Biological Sciences 199 Undergraduate Researcher - Dr. Katrine Whiteson's Lab, University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA
(2025-04)
- Conduct wet-lab experiments to study bacteriophage–bacteria interactions across different species and experimental conditions
- Perform DNA extractions, bacterial culturing and plating, micropipetting, and Kirby–Bauer assays with direct patient samples
- Collect, analyze, and document experimental data while optimizing protocols for reproducibility and accuracy
- Work independently and collaboratively in a long-term research environment, actively engaging in experimental design and troubleshooting
- UROP 2025 Research Experience Fellowship recipient: Kirby Bauer Assays to determine antibiotic-phage susceptibility tradeoff
Biological Sciences 199 Undergraduate Researcher - Pearlman Lab, University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA
(2024-09 - 2024-11)
- Worked with mouse models and assisted with corneal imaging and biological tissue handling
- Studied immune system responses to bacterial infections entering the eye via corneal injury
- Developed comfort with in vivo experimentation and learned the importance of precision, organization, and experimental rigor
Volunteer - UCI Medical Center - Irvine, CA
(2024-04)
- Support nurses and physicians in fast-paced clinical units
- Practice patient-centered communication and HIPAA-aware interactions
- Assist with patient comfort, guidance, and clinic flow
- Observe charting routines, hospital communication, interdisciplinary care, and bedside procedures
Intern, Bibliometric Analysis in Neuroscience - Think Neuro, LLC
(2025-01)
- Lead and coordinate a team of interns, ensuring timely task completion and serving as a liaison between interns and project managers
- Support onboarding, accountability, and peer collaboration
- Create and present scientific research posters at program symposiums
- Conduct literature-based data analysis using Excel, Google Sheets, and R to evaluate trends in neuroscience research
- Contributed to projects analyzing anticonvulsant-associated movement disorders and biological and psychosocial factors influencing autism symptoms
- Certificate of proficiency in the R programming language
Associate Research Lead - Think Neuro, LLC
(2025-06)
- Lead and coordinate a team of interns, ensuring timely task completion and serving as a liaison between interns and project managers
- Support onboarding, accountability, and peer collaboration
- Create and present scientific research posters at program symposiums
- Conduct literature-based data analysis using Excel, Google Sheets, and R to evaluate trends in neuroscience research
- Contributed to projects analyzing anticonvulsant-associated movement disorders and biological and psychosocial factors influencing autism symptoms
- Certificate of proficiency in the R programming language
Committee Member - Cognitive Science Association, UC Irvine - Irvine, CA
(2025-09)
- Design and run a new mentorship program with a team
- Plan logistics, activities, and community-building events
MARS Mentor - Research Outreach UCI - Irvine, CA
(2025-10)
- Guide students in identifying research opportunities and academic pathways
- Provide peer advising and resource navigation
Tutor - My Private Professor, LLC
(2024-08)
- Provide one-on-one academic support and study planning for K–12 students across STEM subjects
- Adapt explanations to diverse learning styles and age groups
- Support student confidence, accountability, and academic goal-setting
Outreach Program Mentor & Intern - Human Biology Club, UC Irvine - Irvine, CA
(2023-10)
- Educate elementary/middle school students on biology and medicine through structured lessons
- Lead outreach program logistics and coordinate mentors under program leadership
- Serve as a peer resource, answering questions and guiding students to opportunities
Mentor - Next Generation Scientists (NGS)
(2024-06 - 2025-08)
- Mentored high school students through the research process from concept to presentation
- Supported academic development, organization, and public speaking skills
- Helped execute a culminating research symposium
