Engineering CAR T cell therapies against B-cell lymphomas to precisely target malignances, reduce long-term immunosuppression, and prevent antigen negative relapse. PI: Marco Ruella, MD

PHYS 0151 Laboratory (Electricity & Magnetism)

Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) analysis to investigate impact of hypoxia environments on murine cancer cells. Used cell type leiden clustering and annotation from UMAPs, differential expression analysis, and pathway enrichment analysis methods like GSEA and ORA.PI: Hani Goodarzi, PhD

Purified eukaryotic topoisomerase IIα to discover structure of C-Terminus and investigate small molecule binding.PI: Roger Kornberg, PhD

(1) Investigated topical oxygen therapy for surgically closed wounds. Presented conference paper as first author at Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon) 2022.(2) Contributed to research project validating electrical stimulation as a sensitivity assessment for post-COVID 19 neuropathy.(3) Delivered presentation on applications of wearable devices in gait and balance assessments. Shadowed patient study visit, created medical databases (REDCap, Epic Systems). Participated in 2022… Show more (1) Investigated topical oxygen therapy for surgically closed wounds. Presented conference paper as first author at Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon) 2022.(2) Contributed to research project validating electrical stimulation as a sensitivity assessment for post-COVID 19 neuropathy.(3) Delivered presentation on applications of wearable devices in gait and balance assessments. Shadowed patient study visit, created medical databases (REDCap, Epic Systems). Participated in 2022 C2SHIP Semi-Annual Conference, Diabetic Foot Conference 2021.Research group: Interdisciplinary Consortium on Advanced Motion Performance (iCAMP)PI: Bijan Najafi, PhD, MSc Show less

Co-founded tennis organization in honor of a former coach who was forced to retire due to Parkinson’s, dedicating all proceeds dedicated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) for Parkinson’s Research. Handled big-ticket items, oversaw operations of 15-person business team, and specialized in the organization’s finances. Head coached 8 students who began with limited experience and ended up comfortable rallying with each other.Recognized by MJFF as a top 25 fundraiser in 2022 ($60k+… Show more Co-founded tennis organization in honor of a former coach who was forced to retire due to Parkinson’s, dedicating all proceeds dedicated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) for Parkinson’s Research. Handled big-ticket items, oversaw operations of 15-person business team, and specialized in the organization’s finances. Head coached 8 students who began with limited experience and ended up comfortable rallying with each other.Recognized by MJFF as a top 25 fundraiser in 2022 ($60k+ donated), and raised $100k+, reached 250+ student signups, started 13 clinics, and led a staff of 60+ coaches. Show less