Los Angeles, California, United States
Mentored directly by post-doctorate Dr. Jyung Mean Som while conducting self directed undergraduate thesis. Exploring effects of mitochondrial peptides, MOTS-c and MOTS-b, on bacteria growth proliferation and translation between mammalian cells. Presented at the undergraduate symposium and GLAM. Received Undergraduate Research Assistance 2026 scholarship and USC Provost Research scholarship 2025-2026.
Clean and reset patient rooms, waiting areas, and clinic supplies after patient visits. Maintain and check ultrasound status before VenaSeal and radiofrequency ablation procedures. Assist in procedure set up with a team of medical assistants.
PI: Dr. Brooke Lustig Analyzed protein and RNA overlays correlated with entropy using computational biochemistry databases. Worked with a team of graduate and undergraduate students to confirm artificial intelligence biochemistry analysis tools.
Observed clinical patient cases including post-operative knee replacements, bone fractures, and hip replacements. Gained experience in the Hong Kong medical system to better understand different medicinal approaches under a universal versus a private healthcare system. Learned bilingual interprofessional care and communication. Completed 20 hours.
Ran daily exercise, community social events, and games for 8-15 skilled nursing residents for depressive and disease-preventative measures Attained 50 hours of dementia-specific training, covering feeding, exercise, and delirium, qualifying for geriatric caregiving in the skilled nursing department Collaborated with a team of other activity assistants, registered nurses, and certified nursing assistants, providing adequate daily feeding, exercise, and mental support for 8-15 residents to accelerate recovery