Research Assistant - Sanders Lab
(2026-04)
- Investigating the effects of LRRK2 mutations on mitochondrial DNA damage that causes Parkinson's Disease under P.I. Dr. Laurie Sanders
Medical Intern - Crenshaw Community Center
(2024-06 - 2025-07)
- Assisted nurses in nursing stations at Crenshaw Community Center by filing patient charts, organizing nursing rooms, and transcribing documents
Research Participant - Neuroscience Mentorship Institute
(2024-06 - 2024-08)
- Independently researched and wrote a literature review on Ketamine Therapy and its neurological mechanisms
- Presented research at the Science Mentorship Institute Symposium
Research Investigator - Pancreatic Cancer Research
(2023-05 - 2023-08)
- Investigated the cancerous p63 gene expression in Squamous Cell Carcinoma as well PAK4 Inhibitor and Cisplatin under the supervision of Dr. Makoto Senoo
- Presented findings at the International Research Journal and Conference in Boston University
Biomedical Engineering Lab Intern - Chapman University
(2023-01 - 2023-04)
- Studied gait rehabilitation while working as a student research intern under Dr. Rahul Soangra at Chapman University
- Used Electromyography (EMG) and Force Plates and to calculate the Path Length Data and Sway Path of recovering stroke patients
Physician Shadowing - Cedars-Sinai Medical Hospital
(2023-06 - 2023-06)
- Shadowed Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Carol Lin at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Hospital and observed patient diagnosing, direct viscosupplementation treatment for arthritis in the knee, and cast removals
Student Body Vice President - Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
(2024 - 2025)
- Conducted bi-weekly Homeroom Representative meetings to gain input and ideas of the student body
- Organized school tours for 700+ prospective students + families
Leadership (Student Government) - Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
(2019 - 2025)
- Organized school Homecoming dances, blood drives, publicity, sports pep rallies, and fall fundraisers to uplift school spirit and community within students
