Worked closely with research and development team to support the design and developmentof innovative biometric devices and software solutionsUsed Swift/SwiftUI to help develop an iOS app which measures triglycerides, cholesterol and LDL levels and worked with hardware tools to improve accuracy of reading measurementsParticipated in various stages of the product development lifecycle, including research,prototyping, testing, and documentation.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze user requirements, design specifications, andperformance metrics.Gained hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the field of biometrics andcomputer engineering.

College Volunteer in the Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery Department and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. Responsible for aiding doctors and nurses and unit stocking around the area. In charge of transporting patients for discharge and interacting with staff and patients.

Advanced the detection and treatment of cancer through engineering solutionsEncouraged continued learning and the pursuit of education to make progress in the fight against cancerEmphasized research early to encourage critical thinking and build skills and knowledge from the very outsetGave a poster presentation at the UIUC Cancer Center Synopsium

As the Social Outreach Chair on Illinois Biomedical Engineering Society I was able to connect with several various clubs to promote the field. I worked with other committees in order to participate in bioengineering activities. Learned collaboration and worked together with my peers in order to expand BME to local middle and high schools.

Computational and Mathematical Genomic Biology researcher in Dr. Dave Zhao's lab and research group. Currently using Non-negative matrix factorization along with MERFISH technology to observe, collect and analyze data and patterns in honey bee brain cells.

Retail Sales Associate and Floor Employee for REI

Shadowed Dr. Kenichi Miyata at the University Surgery Center part of UC Merced in Merced, California. My role was to sterilize equipment for surgery and sit at the information desk. I witnessed numerous endoscopic cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, and mass removals. I gained experience with surgical tools, procedures and general hospital logistics.

Featured guest lectures by experts from Pharma/Biotech companies and participated in two unique workshops intended towards career development. I had an opportunity to work on the Bioinformatics project for 8-weeks and partake in oral presentations and submit assigned homework assignments and project reports regarding cell science.Introduction to BiotechnologyOverview to the drug discovery & development processBioinformatics and its applicationsCancer (What, Why, How) signaling and pathwaysCancer therapies - Classification and MechanismsCancer Immunotherapy, Stem Cell and Nano particle therapiesProject work that applies various Bioinformatics toolsVisit to local Biotech company

Sulforaphane is derived from broccoli, and it possesses a unique structure due to its isothiocyanate group. As a result, it presents a unique backbone to explore for anticancer treatment, and one way to maximize its activity is by combining it with another potent anticancer drug, cephalotaxine. This project will focus on analyzing the anticancer effect of sulforaphane and its derivatives in combination treatments through assays on cells and molecular biology techniques including western blotting and PCR.

Under Dr. Malika Danner and Mentor Sima Gandevia, I participated in a medical research and course opportunity provided by Georgetown University. I learned how to formulate, conduct, evaluate, and share clinical research. In particular, I explored how evidence-based practices in cancer research have impacted cancer prevention, diagnosis, therapies, and survivorship. Identified key elements of medical researchDefined and explained evidence-based practice and evidence-based medicine (EBP/EBM)Examined the ethics and integrity of clinical researchInterpreted the strength of clinical research through basic biostatistics and epidemiologyGenerate a clinically relevant research project using the PICO method (TBA)

At our international conference, students in grades 9-12 learn about issues in global health, public health, and medicine directly from world leaders in these fields, forge friendships and connections with like-minded exceptional students, and share their own work and ideas on global health-related topics by having the opportunity to present in our Student Speaker Series.Gained a broad understanding of global health, public health, and medical topics directly from world leaders in their respective fieldsExceptional student and emerging leader in global health, public health, and medicineArticle published at PGHR (Pre-Collegiate Global Health Review)Connected with the Johns Hopkins University and emerging global health leader community