Natalie Chua

Health Science at Northeastern

Saratoga, California, United States

About

Experience

  • Medical Assistant at New England Baptist Hospital
    Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

  • Northeastern University College of Science ()
    • Research Assistant at Venkatachalam Lab
      Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

      -Explain how monoamine neurotransmitters influence food-foraging and mechanosensory-driven behavior in C. elegans. -Perform behavioral assays to compare monoamine-deficient and wild-type C. elegans, analyzing escape responses and food retention through mechanical stimulation using a multi-worm tracking device. -Collect and analyze multi-worm tracking data to quantify time on/off food, habituation to repeated mechanical taps, and recovery time following stimulation

    • Research Assistant at Young Lab
      Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

      -Investigated the precipice response of C. elegans through FLP neurons testing to study proprioceptive and motor behavior -Designed techniques for long-term growth and fluorescence imaging of C. Elegans -Maintained detailed digital and physical laboratory recordings of procedures, objects, observations, and findings -Trained in handling, fluorescence imaging with a microscope, and monitoring the developmental growth of C. elegans - Worked as a Jill Barrett Summer Research Scholar

  • Northeastern University ()
    • Northeastern Peer Tutor
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      -Design individualized tutoring sessions and learning resources based on students’ desires -Organize collaborative study sessions and provide an interactive environment for review and questions -Peer tutor in courses for organic chemistry and general chemistry

    • RSO Proctor
      Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 · 8 mos

      - Provided customer services to residents, guests, and visitors -Monitored residence hall entrance and student activity space - Actively communicated and worked with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Residential Security Office (RSO)

  • Hospital Volunteer at Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Jan 2026 - Apr 2026 · 4 mos

    -Deliver high-quality patient support, answering basic questions and escorting visitors to clinical locations -Contribute to hospital operations by transporting patients, medical equipment, and packages across ambulatory, laboratory, and impatient units

  • Research Assistant for Russel Women in STEM Research Program at Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences
    Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 · 4 mos

    - Assist in collecting data and identifying tobacco use patterns in Hayward multiunit housing and apartments with Professor Mi-Kyung Hong -Conducted environmental assessments using standardized techniques to evaluate site conditions using mobile technology -Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to execute research projects effectively. Presented research findings to diverse audiences via poster presentation