Leo J. Chung

About

UBC junior with a keen interest in neuroscience, education, hedonics, epigenetics, gut-brain axis, and outreach. Possesses an academic focus revolving around understanding the complexities of the human brain, along with the impacts the changes in our brain have on our interactions with external environments. Enjoys biking, teaching, most ball sports, chess, and everything in between!

Experience

• Research And Development Intern at STEMCELL Technologies
  May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  Testing & Integration @ STEMCELL Technologies - UBC Co-op Program

• Undergraduate Research Fellow in Neuroscience at Simons Foundation
  Aug 2025 - May 2026 · 10 mos

  Ciernia Lab @ DMCBH - Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN)

• Student-Directed Seminar Coordinator at The University of British Columbia
  Jul 2025 - May 2026 · 11 mos

  Seminar Instructor and Developer of ASTU400E - Neuroaesthetics: Your Brain on Art @ UBC - UBC Centre for Community Engaged Learning

• Undergraduate Researcher at Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
  Jun 2024 - May 2026 · 2 yrs

  Ciernia Lab @ DMCBH - School of Biomedical Engineering Synergy Summer Studentship (SBME) - UBC Work Learn Program - Transitioned into a fellowship supported by the Simons Foundation

• Handyman Mechanic at Handyman Services
  Jun 2021 - Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  Handyman @ South Vancouver