Romina Coppolecchia

Research Intern at Yale Infectious Diseases Lab | Barnard College, Columbia University Class of 2029

Cortlandt Manor, New York, United States

About

Experience

  • Columbia Engineering (11 mos)
    • Lion Health- Vice President of Science Communications
      Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

      -Serve on the executive board as sub-team lead overseeing PR and outreach efforts -Support the development of Columbia's first student-led publication focused on biomedical engineering.

    • Lion Health- Hardware Engineering Team Member
      Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

      Collaborate on the design, prototyping, and testing of biomedical device hardware.

  • Data Collection and Analysis Intern at Biomedical Device Startup
    Jan 2026 - Jul 2026 · 7 mos

    -Evaluated the accuracy, performance, and reliability of a biomedical device designed for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder applications. -Processed and analyzed datasets, generating targeted data visualizations -Collaborated with the software development team to refine testing protocols and optimize data collection

  • Yale School of Medicine (2 yrs)
    • Research Intern
      Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs

      Mentee of PI at Yale School of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases Lab, Vector-Host-Pathogen Systems Studies

    • Data Analyst and Student Researcher
      May 2025 - Sep 2025 · 5 mos

      -Performed 3D protein structure analyses in PyMOL, including structural overlays to identify conserved domains and characterize protein variation. -Conducted bioinformatic analyses using NCBI databases to identify gene orthologs and perform multiple sequence alignments. -Utilized R for data analysis and visualization to investigate protein structure–function relationships. -Integrated computational biology and molecular biology approaches to support ongoing vector-host-pathogen research initiatives.

  • Yale University (1 yr 9 mos)
    • Yale Teen POWER Board Member
      Jan 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

      -Collaborated with faculty and researchers in the Yale School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry on initiatives within the Program of Weight and Eating Research (POWER). - Supported research and outreach efforts focused on adolescent mental health, eating behaviors, and public health challenges.

    • Editor in Chief
      Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 · 8 mos

      - Served as Editor-in-Chief of the POWER Newsletter, overseeing content development and publication strategy. -Managed the editorial process from topic selection to publication, ensuring accuracy, and clarity -Authored and published evidence-based newsletters translating scientific research into accessible content on issues affecting adolescent populations. - Conducted literature reviews and synthesized findings from psychiatry, behavioral health, and public health research to inform educational materials. -Worked closely with interdisciplinary teams to communicate research insights to diverse audiences and promote community engagement.

  • Imaging Department Intern at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

    -Supported museum-grade photography and digitization projects. -Digitized 100+ images for the museum's official metadata archival system. -Produced and processed 400+ headshots and portraits. -Applied color calibration techniques and Adobe Lightroom workflows to ensure image accuracy and consistency. -Collaborated with imaging staff and a cohort of student interns on archival and digitization initiatives. -Selected to deliver the keynote speech at the program's graduation ceremony.