Jayden Ho

Biological Sciences Major l University of Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States

About

I am a third year student at the University of Georgia majoring in Biology with a minor in Cancer Therapeutics on the premed track interested in research and direct patient care. I am hoping to continue developing my knowledge, research, and clinical skills as I progress in my academic career!

Experience

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Burke Lab (Plant Evolutionary Genetics) at The University of Georgia
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Collaborate with a PhD student in learning experimental procedures and understanding previous research articles. Projects: Identification of gene that causes tubular rays in sunflower Experimental Techniques: DNA Extraction, PCR, Interpretation of Nanodrop & Qubit Values, Gel electrophoresis, Sample collection

  • Summer Research Intern at ThinkNeuro, LLC
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    Collaborated with an amazing team to create a research poster showcasing the link between prolonged air pollution exposure and risk of Alzheimer's. This internship began with two weeks of R-Programming, where I learned how to use bibliometrix and how to sort through numerous articles. Our group worked on article analysis, abstract, model, and poster creation.

  • Restaurant Cashier at Burger King
    May 2022 - Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    I worked mainly in the front as a cashier for drive thru and lobby orders. I cashed people out as well as bagging food for customers and stocking necessary products such as sauces, cups, straws, boxes, etc. I also helped in the back by cooking products such as fries, chicken, and meat.

  • Hair Salon receptionist at T HAIR SALON
    May 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    I picked up phone calls and booked appointment for customers as well as greeting them as they came in and offering them any snacks or beverages. I helped the hair stylists by setting up their clients on the chair and mixed color for hair dying services. I also did laundry, dishes, and cleaned up the salon as needed.