Madison, Wisconsin, United States
I am a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on the pre-med track, majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a certificate in BioCore. I have experience writing research papers, using Overleaf with LaTeX, and navigating the scientific publication process. My interests focus on cardiology and regenerative medicine, and I enjoy working in laboratory environments, conducting research, and helping others.
Conducted one-on-one consultations to help foreign students practice Vietnamese, understand life in Vietnam, and prepare for a successful academic experience abroad.
Researched Listeria monocytogenes pathogenesis and bacterial signaling pathways, studying how molecules like c-di-AMP influence stress adaptation, antibiotic resistance, and infection-related behaviors in bacterial pathogens.
Co-founded an international team to deliver high-quality instruction and student support for a TinyML bootcamp. Worked with students from the U.S. and Turkey on machine learning and embedded AI projects, while collaborating with and receiving mentorship from leading academics, including Prof. Thuan Do, Prof. Chad Korach (University of Mount Union), and Prof. Houbing Herbert Song (UMBC).
Visiting, shadowing, and assisting doctors at a stem cell clinic in Tokyo, Japan to gain a deeper understanding of Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), stem cells derived from fat tissues behind the ears. Visit the clinical lab to understand the transcription factors that were used, the extracting process, and the technologies involved.