Esther Song

Biological Sciences Major

Davis, California, United States

About

Graduating with B.S. in Biological Sciences at UC Davis. I have experience in biomedical research, life sciences data analysis, and IPO research involving biotech and pharmaceutical companies. My work spans research on rare diseases, scientific literature review, and analytical research supporting early-stage life sciences firms.

Experience

  • Equity Research Intern at Daishin Securities
    Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 · 2 mos

    • Identified and screened early-stage companies across oncology, gene therapy, and rare disease sectors for potential IPO inclusion through deep-dive clinical pipeline analysis and competitive benchmarking • Executed comprehensive financial due diligence for 50+ prospective investments, analyzing full financial statements, SEC filings, and complex footnote disclosures to assess capital structure and fiscal health • Developed Excel-based valuation models, including comparable company analysis (Comps), to synthesize clinical and operational data to support senior-level investment decision-making

  • Private Tutor at Self-employed
    Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Provided one-on-one academic instruction in Algebra and Calculus to high school students, resulting in measurable improvements in academic performance • Tutored international students in English proficiency, including SAT and TOEFL preparation • Assisted students with interview preparation for international school admissions

  • Biomedical Research Intern at Emory University
    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 · 3 mos

    • Contributed to an ongoing review paper publication under the guidance of graduate students and Professor Homa Ghalei, focusing on the model system of yeast and fidelity of snoRNA (C/D and H/ACA) • Conducted literature research on how rRNA modifications influence ribosome’s structure and function, synthesizing findings from primary scientific sources

  • Tufts TSRE Research Intern at Tufts University
    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 · 8 mos

    • Analyzed cross-national data and synthesized findings to evaluate potential policy and nutritional implications in Global Dietary Database (GDD) project • Presented research proposals and findings to Tufts University graduate students and faculty mentors

  • Stanford STaRS Program Research Intern at Stanford University School of Medicine
    Jun 2020 - May 2021 · 1 yr

    • Conducted research on osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) as part of multiple collaborative research teams • Designed regenerative treatment experiments using mice as an animal model • Contributed to an ongoing research on craniodiaphyseal dysplasia (CDD) during the academic year