Using dynamic optical contrast imaging (DOCI), a novel imaging modality, to capture widefield lifetime data of cancer cells and tissue.Conducting research to determine accuracy of tumor margin delineation and minimum tumor mass detection in murine models using dynamic optical contrast imaging (DOCI), a novel cancer imaging technique.Researched the effect of mitochondrial inhibitor drugs on the metabolic activity of various cancer cell lines using DOCI; examined the correlation between NADH/FAD intensity, lifetime, and metabolic status.Conducted research on various fluorophores using DOCI and presented research on findings.UCSB Bioengineering Research Symposium (2022), UC Berkeley Bioengineering Research Symposium (2023).Publication in SPIE (March 2024): "Cutaneous melanoma detection via dynamic optical contrast imaging"

Working to provide female and non-binary engineering students with the resources they need to succeed.Currently working with Mentorship Committee to host mentorship program with Fairfax High School to encourage students to pursue engineering; founding one-on-one mentorship initiative to provide engineering guidance to underprivileged students.Hosted the SWE Summer Mentorship Program, the Mentorship Committee's annual flagship event, for over 120 incoming first-year and transfer engineering students this past summer

Advising fellow engineering students to increase recruitment for research, internship, and full-time positions.Creating weekly school-wide internship and research newsletters curated for over 3700 students.Planning school-wide events related to career and professional development, finding internships, and starting research.

Led a cross-departmental team through a Yellow Belt investigation to resolve 3-year ongoing assay failure.Assisted in technical transfer of analytical assays and methods for enzyme replacement therapy.Created a database and Power BI dashboard to aid in identification of particulate matter; will be used to identify particulate matter trends and reduce instances of repeated contamination both locally and across global sites.Cross-trained with the Reliability Engineering team and EHS to identify all alarms on site; presented recommendations regarding standardization, signage, and personnel response procedure training to ensure safety standards were met.Scribed for an internal FDA Readiness Audit.

Collaborated with a team to design an electroencephalogram-controlled bionic arm to aid patients with limited arm mobility.Presented our work to fellow engineering students, bioengineering faculty, and biotechnology industry professionals at an end-of-year symposium.

Tested screening assays for the development of monoclonal antibody therapeutics.Modeled aberrant basal epithelial cells in in-vitro organoids of COPD using air-liquid interface technique to create a pseudostratified epithelium.Analyzed effects of exacerbators on basal cell development and differentiation and presented results at a cluster-wide meeting.

Collaborated with a team to fabricate and code a functional pulse oximeter.Integrated circuitry, signal processing, CAD, and UI design.

Shadowed a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician and physician assistant; interacted with patients.Learned medical terminology and how to suture.

Learned about diabetes and current research on pancreatic islets.Co-authored a commentary with Dr. Peter Butler on beta cell loss in Type 2 diabetes.

Reviewed and evaluated the different types of minimally invasive treatment for neck and back injuries.