Research Assistant at University of Washington, Department of Neonatology (2021-11 – 2025-09)
- Shadowed neonatology residents and attending physicians during daily rounds, patient assessments, and clinical procedures, including cesarean sections and neonatal monitoring
- Documented and organized clinical and research data with close attention to accuracy using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Communicated professionally with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient conditions, family needs, and care considerations
- Observed multidisciplinary clinical workflows and maintained patient confidentiality in a hospital setting
Transport Volunteer at Overlake Hospital (2024-07 – Present)
- Transported patients of varying ages and medical conditions throughout a high-volume hospital while prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and timely care
- Communicated with nurses and other members of the care team regarding patient conditions, mobility needs, and relevant health information
- Transported pathology specimens and other clinical materials according to hospital procedures
- Assisted with maintaining clean, organized patient-care areas and restocking clinical supplies
- Supported patients and families by responding to needs and providing compassionate, professional assistance
- Maintained confidentiality when handling patient information and clinical documentation
Researcher at University of Washington, Department of Bioengineering (2023-10 – Present)
- Experience working with biological samples to provide timely and accurate results
- Investigated the effects of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and glucose on calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) progression using a baboon valvular interstitial cell culture model
- Designed and optimized inorganic phosphate treatment conditions and concentrations to induce reproducible calcification in baboon valvular interstitial cell cultures
- Developed a 3D collagen-gel model of aortic valve calcification to more closely replicate the valvular extracellular environment
- Performed qPCR, calcium assays, and BCA protein assays to quantify calcification, assess gene expression, and characterize cellular responses to experimental treatments
- Identified and evaluated candidate genes associated with CAVD progression through experimental gene-expression analysis
- Conducted independent experimental planning, protocol optimization, data collection, and analysis; research culminated in an undergraduate thesis
