Staff Research Associate I at Bhattacharya Lab, UCSF Pulmonary Medicine (2024-03 – 2026-01)
- Performed widefield, confocal, and multiphoton microscopy; managed mouse colony including tail cutting and weaning
- Ran R-based single-cell RNA sequencing analysis (Seurat objects, gene expression plotting)
- Conducted human/mouse cell culture isolation, tissue slicing/sectioning, slide preparation and staining
- Performed macrophage/fibroblast cell isolation, flow cytometry, hydroxyproline assay, ELISA, DNA/RNA isolation
- Executed immunohistochemistry techniques including PCR, Western blot, and immunostaining
- Conducted mouse surgical lung inflation and organ harvesting; contributed to lab managerial duties
Undergraduate Researcher at Zuo Lab, UCSC MCD Department (2021-09 – 2022-12)
- Performed brain atlas annotations and manual brain contour tracing using Reconstruct software
- Observed behavioral assay setup: open field test, elevated plus maze, repetitive behaviors
- Observed confocal and two-photon in-vivo imaging of pyramidal neurons in mouse brain
- Introduced to neuron morphology analysis and dendritic segment measurement software
- Assisted with brain slicing and mouse colony management
Lead Medical Assistant at El Dorado Hills MD Stat Urgent Care Clinic (2023-01 – 2024-02)
- Treated patients with sinus infections, UTIs, and emergency and routine check-ups in an urgent care setting
- Shadowed physicians, PAs, and NPs performing tests and procedures per patient diagnosis
- Performed laceration stitching, EKGs, breathing treatments, TB tests, and mono/diabetic screening; administered subcutaneous, ventrogluteal, and deltoid injections
- Used Epic medical software for referrals, physician notes, workers' compensation documentation, vitals, insurance verification, patient intake/scheduling, and MRI/X-ray/ultrasound impression analysis
Volunteer Oncology at UC Davis (2026-01 – Present)
- Restocked supplies and coordinated red blood cell and platelet pickups
- Responded to patient calls and assisted nurses and patient aides
- Supported patients undergoing chemotherapy and their families with comfort and care during treatment
Volunteer at Rock Medicine (2024-05 – Present)
- Serve as official medical provider for Levi's Stadium 49ers home games and concerts
- Provide on-site medical care at major festivals (Outside Lands, BottleRock, Aftershock, Snowglobe) and events in San Francisco and Sacramento
- CPR-trained volunteer providing free emergency medical care and assistance
Volunteer at Volunteers Around the World (2021-09 – 2021-09)
- Helped connect underserved communities to medical treatment, emotional support, medication, nutritional security, health education, and clean water
- Gained clinical experience serving underprivileged communities in Cusco and Lima, Peru
Shadowing - Pulmonary ICU at UCSF (2024-03 – 2026-01)
- Participated in medical rounds with attending physicians, resident physicians, and medical students
- Attended pulmonary conferences discussing atypical clinical cases
- Observed patient intake and nurse communication of patient status
Shadowing - Internal Medicine Clinic at Dr. Parween Loynab Moness (2023-01 – 2024-02)
- Observed internal medicine physicians in scheduled patient visits
- Assisted with writing referrals and scribing
Shadowing at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital (2018-06 – 2018-08)
- Gained first-hand experience in hospital inpatient and outpatient centers
- Observed atrial septal defect surgical procedures; shadowed surgical, cardiology, neurology, and hematology teams
Shadowing at Regional One Health Hospital (2018-06 – 2018-08)
- Shadowed physicians in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit treating premature babies and newborns with critical health problems
