Anderson, South Carolina, United States
As a current MPH graduate student at Clemson University, I value strengthening public health infrastructure through conducting quality improvement, creating engaging programs and outreach strategies, and performing in-depth quantitative and qualitative data analysis. My primary research interests include underdiagnosed women’s health issues, such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome, as well as behavioral and mental health. I currently serve as an ambassador for the MPH program on the Clemson College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) Graduate Student Advisory Committee promoting events for graduate student professional and academic development. In my current role as a research specialist at Clemson University's Institute for Human Genetics, I engage in translational toxicology research by conducting acute toxicity exposure screens on hundreds of Drosophila melanogaster (the common fruit fly) genetic lines to identify genes connected to susceptibility or resistance to toxin exposure. I am proficient in experiment development and execution, data management and analysis, maintenance and husbandry of Drosophila melanogaster, and laboratory safety standards. I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with minors in Biological Sciences and Japanese Studies, which provided me with a foundation in biochemical processes, statistical methods, bioinformatics, and research development. My minor in Japanese Studies gave me the opportunity to increase my proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing as well as Japanese cultural literacy and history. I have prior leadership experience through my previous extracurriculars, such as being the Secretary and Digital Media Lead of Clemson Dholna, Clemson's Bollywood Fusion Dance Team, and the Vice President of Clemson's Japanese Cultural Association. I also was a part of Clemson’s Biochemistry and Genetics Club Executive Board. Additionally, I have prior publications in Clemson's literary art magazine, the Chronicle, which focus on my photography and art. My personal interests include art, language learning, and writing. I hope to further develop these skills while building a career that allows me to be a part of a welcoming, diverse, and creative community!
As a Drosophila Research Technician, I manage an ongoing toxicogenomics project that utilizes hundreds of Drosophila melanogaster genetic lines in order to assess variation and sensitivity to toxin exposure. I regularly perform proper chemical preparation and management, experiment planning, behavioral experiments, and maintain the stock of hundreds of Drosophila melanogaster genetic lines. Additionally, I use software for data analysis and visualization, such as R Studio. Using the data from this project, I prepare research presentations to showcase progress and suggest new project proposals. I support graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and staff with experiment development and execution. Relevant workshops: - High Performance Computing Cluster (HPCC) Basics Workshop - Github Workshop - RNASeq Retreat for Transcriptomics hosted by Clemson Center for Human Genetics - CUGBF Pipette Training and Wet Lab Workshop - NEBNext UltraExpress RNA Workshop hosted by CUGBF
As a Science Communications Consultant, I did freelance science writing for a company called Metabolon. I performed in-depth research for given topics, focusing on creating comprehensive and cohesive case studies to engage readers. The article can be viewed here: https://www.metabolon.com/resources/case-studies/covid19-sexual-dimorphism/
As a full-time intern, I translated and copyedited travel itineraries, customer service documents, descriptions of local attractions, and virtual experience scripts from Japanese to English while performing quality control on grammar, vocabulary, and spelling in previously translated documents. I conducted comprehensive consumer analysis through Excel by analyzing travel trends, performing market research, and executing comparative cost analysis to support the development of travel packages and experiences. Additionally, I supported the company's UX/UI team through error documentation and interface design.
After obtaining a TESOL certification, I delivered English lessons to students from ages 6-12 years old through the company's interactive educational platform. I executed and adapted lesson plans in real time, using TESOL methodologies. I maintained positive 5-star reviews after each lesson and utilized customer service skills to manage communication and expectations with parents of students.