Esther Tan

UMD Chemical Engineering Alum

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

About

Experience

  • Research Intern at FDA
    Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 · 2 mos

    Assisted with data collection and analysis for a mouse model in preclinical food allergy immunology research. Cultivated bacterial cultures and performed plasmid extraction and purification, ensuring high-quality samples for downstream applications.

  • Undergraduate Research Intern at Arizona State University
    May 2023 - Aug 2023 · 4 mos

    Conducted a 10-week research project dedicated to synthesizing light-sensitive polyurethane nanocapsules, exploring their potential application to create sustainable materials and reduce waste. Characterized nanocapsule samples using dynamic light scattering (DLS), infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).