Irene Han

Investigating the effects of LRRK2 mutations on mitochondrial DNA damage that causes Parkinson's Disease under P.I. Dr. Laurie Sanders

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

Bachelor's - Neuroscience Major and Chemistry Minor - Duke University (2025)

High School Diploma - Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (2019 - 2025)