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Sharma Lab - Research Intern through CIRM Spark Program

Research Intern at CEDAR'S SINAI MEDICAL CENTER (2023-06 – 2023-08)

Sharma Lab - Research Intern through CIRM Spark Program

• Reprogrammed cardiac fibroblasts into IPSCs via Sendai-viral protocol
• Performed cardiotoxicity analysis on clinical doses of doxorubicin and lenvatinib on cardiac fibroblasts
• Presented at CIRM Spark annual research conference in Los Angeles

Researcher at UC IRVINE STEM CELL RESEARCH CENTER (2025-02 – 2026-06)

Seiler Lab - Student researcher with a focus on ophthalmology therapy with rats using stem cells

• Handled and tested rats (with normal & abnormal vision) behavior with light intensity assessments
• Data analysis of recorded testing videos
• Surgically operated on rats to recover parts of the eye
• UROP Presentation

Researcher at UC IRVINE STEM CELL RESEARCH CENTER (2025-07 – Present)

Lee Lab - Abdominal research assessing quality of cancer radiology with patient insurance/coverage

• Analyzed radiology imaging via Epic Systems
• Collected patient information regarding rectal tumor(s) throughout the treatment process
• Analyzed trends with insurance coverage and treatment outcomes

Barista at BLK DOT COFFEE (2025-07 – 2026-02)

Store associate and barista

• Made coffee, teas, and food items to hungry and thirsty customers

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE (2024-09)

High School Diploma – ST. JOHN BOSCO HIGH SCHOOL (2020-08 – 2024-05)