EDUCATION
Columbia University | Mailman School of Public Health | New York, NY | Expected May 2019
- Master of Science in Biostatistics, concentrated in Theory and Method
- Relevant Coursework:data science, probability, statistical inference, and survival analysis.
University of California, Irvine | Irvine, CA | June 2017
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
- Honors: Dean’s Honor List: 5 Quarters, Golden Key Honor Society, Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity
- Relevant Coursework: Genetics, Biochemistry, Applied Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Human Nutrition
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Assistant Intern | iCarbonX | Shenzhen, Guangdong, China | June 2017 - August 2017
- Collaborated with a Project Manager and Algorithm Engineers to collect and organize imaging data using Excel.
- Created and managed an annotation system for 12,000+ imaging data and the measurement data from 3D camera to train our image recognition system.
Research Assistant | Dept. of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine | Irvine, CA | September 2014 - June 2017
- Assisted to perform genetic and animal experiments in Neuropharmacology in the melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) system mediating oxytocin (OT) on autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Worked collaboratively in a team of 14 researchers.
- Independently performed data analysis using Excel for animal behavior tests and imaging data from neuron activity examination. Followed procedures to perform mice dissection, DNA collections, and brain imaging.
UROP Fellow with Research Funding | The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) | University of California, Irvine, CA | August 2015 - June 2016
- Awarded research grant from the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.
- Conducted a research program in Neuropharmacology in the melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) neuron ablation which affects repetitive behaviors on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Autism.
- Managed the project schedule, wrote a proposal for fundings, led experiments, perform data analysis for 50+ groups of mice data using Excel, and presented poster at the UROP symposium.
International Peer Advisor | The Francisco J. Ayala School of Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine| Irvine, CA | March 2015 - June 2017
- Conducted interactive networking programs for 250+ international students to communicate with professional faculty and staff to strengthen the connection between international students and the school.
- Advised students on scheduling classes, getting involved on campus, planning graduate school and future careers.
SELECTED LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Co-Founder and Research Director | Kids in Nutrition at UCI (KIN) | University of California, Irvine, CA | November 2016 - June 2017
- Connected college and elementary school students to empower a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Designed research model for improving class performance and collaborate with other chapters to develop a biological research project related to nutrition and education.
- Recruited new elementary schools and UC Irvine students to join the program and presented instructor training to new members.
Volunteer | Emergency Department, UC Irvine Medical Center | Orange, CA |June 2015 - June 2016
- Assisted physicians and nurses by checking in 30+ patients daily, communicating with other departments in the hospital, providing medical supplies, and transferring patients to different departments.
Skills
Software
- R programming
- SAS
- ImaingJ
- Adobe Photoshop
- Python (basic)
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint