Microscale Biocomplexity Laboratory; Mentor: Dr. Lance C. Kam• Cooperated to conduct ex vivo induction of human regulatory T cells on polyacrylamidegels of varying rigidities, and analyzed data using flow cytometry.• Performed T cell isolation from peripheral blood mononuclear cells.• Used Seurat package in R to assist analysis of single-cell RNA-seq data of inducedregulatory T cells.

• Assisted in the regulations department of Global Technology Strategic Center byconducting research and risk management on food safety issues including cold chainmanagement and export regulations.• Performed food labeling compliance reviews before product release.• Attended government-led conferences regarding food regulations and recorded meetingminutes for future organizational reference.

• Assisted Professor Orta-Ramirez for a Food Analysis lab course (FDSC 2100).• Advised students on various food analysis methods, including Kjeldahl method, Soxhlet method, Spectroscopy, immunoassays, and chromatography.

• Developed laboratory skills by working in a lab for flavor and seasoning development in various food products, such as chips, yogurt, and drinks.• Engaged in sensory analysis and product development.

Nanocolloids Laboratory; Mentor: Dr. Kangtaek Lee• Assisted graduate student researchers by performing experiments to synthesize goldnanoparticles for applications in sensors in the Department of Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering.• Enhanced laboratory skills by using lab instruments including dynamic light scattering and UV-vis absorption spectroscopy.• Gave final presentation to group of undergraduates on the synthesis of gold nanoparticles for medicinal use.