Katie Han Email & Phone Number

Memphis, Tennessee

▪ Led the single-nucleus RNA sequencing project to study spinal interneuron diversity.▪ Troubleshooted protocols for molecular biology techniques and computational methodologies.▪ Coded in R for data analysis.▪ Managed the lab’s daily operations (coordinated experimental timelines, ordered reagents and equipment, interacted with administrative officials, etc.).▪ Characterized and established animal models; maintained breeding colonies.▪ Directly supervised undergraduate interns and helped train rotating graduate students.

▪ 1 of 12 senators elected by the student body to represent 18,000 undergraduates. ▪ Collectively reviewed and passed a $2.3 million budget, emergency DACA fund, and project resolutions.▪ Held 8 office hours per week; voiced students' interests and concerns to administration.▪ Spearheaded projects e.g. improve accessibility/experience at USC Engemann Student Health Center, establish partnership with Los Angeles County's public transportation agency for discounted transit passes, push for more eco-friendly and affordable electronic course readers, etc.

▪ Led weekly practices - coached soccer and track & field teams in preparation for regional competitions. ▪ Helped recruit coaches and athletes, doubling the size of the team within one semester. ▪ Chapter was awarded Rising Organization of the Year at the 13th Annual Tommy Awards ceremony.

▪ Taught 36 students enrolled in USC Viterbi's Discover Engineering (Thematic Option) summer course. ▪ Provided guidance on projects such as building/programming autonomous vehicles, 3D printing, developing a digital logic circuit for monitoring and dispensing medication, etc.

▪ Taught the intermediate level class of 20 international adult learners.▪ Promoted cultural immersion by leading class outings to various events and venues in Los Angeles.▪ Helped students improve their English speaking skills.

▪ Taught fundamental golf techniques, rules, and strategies to 16 undergraduate/graduate students.▪ Performed video analysis and customized drills for each student.

Zuo Lab

▪ 1 of 68 undergraduate/graduate students selected for St. Jude's Pediatric Oncology Education program. ▪ Investigated the EGFR signaling pathway and effects of EGFR inhibitors on hair cell regeneration.▪ Attended lab meetings, daily seminars given by St. Jude faculty, and journal club. ▪ Laboratory techniques used: neonatal mouse dissection, organ culture, electroporation, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, Western blotting, and genotyping.

▪ Coordinated monthly events promoting service and recognition (e.g. Fight On Against Homelessness).▪ Volunteered at various on-campus organizations' and Resident Assistants' events.▪ Wrote “Of the Month” bids acknowledging individuals and organizations for their contributions to USC and the surrounding community.

Kay Lab

▪ Explored clock genes responsible for the relationship between circadian rhythm and metabolism.▪ Laboratory techniques used: RNA isolation, mouse dissection, real-time PCR, gene cloning, genotyping, and cell culture.

▪ Led weekly meetings with board members to plan upcoming events and allocate funding.▪ Organized and hosted biweekly events such as socials, holiday activities, and sports tournaments for 200 residents.▪ Coordinated campus-wide initiatives with presidents of other residential colleges.

Zuo Lab

▪ Studied potential transcription factors that convert supporting cells into hair cells in the organ of Corti. ▪ Participated in lab meetings, Danny Thomas lectures, and journal club. ▪ Laboratory techniques used: neonatal mouse dissection, gene cloning, organ culture, electroporation, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, paraffin embedding, and genotyping.

Marine Biodiversity Center

▪ Assisted with BioSCAN, an initiative to study insect biodiversity and the effects of urbanization. ▪ Collected samples of terrestrial invertebrates from Malaise traps. ▪ Identified and sorted insects by orders/families using a dissecting microscope.

Doctor Of Medicine - Md

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biological Sciences

Education record

Activities and Societies: Valedictorian | Varsity Golf Team Captain | Pepsi Best of the Preps Scholar Athlete of the Year