Discovery Oncology, Oncology Thematic Research CenterI specialize in identifying and validating druggable gene targets selected through real-world data analysis, with a focus on their significance in cancer cell survival and metastasis. Leveraging high-throughput and targeted genetic perturbation assays, I explore and validate the roles of these targets across diverse solid cancer indications within human patient-derived 3-D models.

Sequencing Research and Genomics (SRG) and Informatics and Predictive Sciencess (IPS)I joined BMS as an industry postdoc to expand my expertise in CRISPR gene editing, scRNA sequencing, and 2-D/3-D cell culture within a comprehensive project aimed at developing a high-throughput genetic perturbation screen assay, in parallel with AI-driven genetic and compound screening initiatives. We successfully launched a series of pilot studies, which led to more refined screening efforts that I currently apply for target discovery across multiple cancer indications as a Scientist at BMS.

• Thesis project title: “Investigating the cell-type specific molecular targets regulated by a transcription factor, FOXP1, in the developing neocortex”• Research area: Neocortical development and neuro-developmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disorder• Techniques used: Human stem cell-derived 3-D brain organoids and monolayer neurons (cerebellar purkinje cells, D1/D2 striatal neurons, and cortical subplate neurons, NGN2+ iNs), transgenic mouse models, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, 10x Genomics single cell RNA-seq technology and Cut and Run technology, immuno-staining (cells and tissues)

• Coordinated >20 career development events with UTSW career development teams and individuals• Successfully led a team of graduate students to garner information and networking abilities for non-traditional career paths

• Assisted in grant development and completion • Participated in team science and collaboration to complete project goals

• Implemented new budget request systems for student-led clubs and organizations as well as individuals in need of financial help• Oversaw and managed finance of GSO and other student-led clubs and organizations

• Main project: Optimizing the usage of an optogenetic tool called 'FKF1-GI system' for the usage in in-vitro and in-vivo systems • Research area: Rare heart congenital diseases and autism-related disorders such as Timothy syndrome• Techniques used: induced pluripotent stem cells, optogenetics tools, calcium indicators, site-directed mutagenesis and CRISPR-Cas9

I conducted the collection and analysis of event-related potential (ERP) data from the brains of both patients and their family members within the framework of the Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Alcoholism (COGA). COGA is the largest nationwide, multi-center initiative dedicated to identifying genetic factors associated with alcohol dependence.

Worked as a part of Advocacy and Organizing team coordinating national and state-level immigration legislation reform campaigns

As a DREAM Fellow through UCLA Labor Center, I was chosen as one of the nation's top 100 immigrant student activists and stationed at the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) for the summer fellowship. Throughout this internship, I worked in collaboration with social justice organizations across the country, focusing on matters related to immigrant communities, worker rights, LGBTQ rights, and more. My primary responsibility involved spearheading nationwide pro-immigrant campaigns and supporting advocacy initiatives.

• Thesis project title: “Neural Basis of Memory-Based Objective and Subjective Relational Judgments: An event-related potential (ERP) Study”• Research area: Memory encoding and retrieval, and memory-based decision making • Techniques used: Event-related brain potential (ERP) brain recording

• Main project: Confirming the gene expressions of two primary breast cancer cell lines that are associated with organ specific metastasis• Research area: Breast cancer• Techniques used: Real-time PCR