Tyler W.

Biology & Math at the University of Chicago

Wilmette, Illinois, United States

About

I am a third-year pre-med student studying biological sciences and mathematics at the University of Chicago interested in medicine, quantitative sciences, and public health engagement.

Experience

  • The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (1 yr 11 mos)
    • UChicago Branch President
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    • UChicago Branch Treasurer
      Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 · 10 mos

  • Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • QUAD Scholar
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

      Mentored high school, college, masters, and medical students in radiological theranostics projects (PI: Chin-Tu Chen). Advanced PET/CT imaging and in vitro radioligand characterization of Sc-43 PSMA-617 for mCRPC imaging proof-of-concept.

    • Undergraduate Researcher
      Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Researcher for Sc-43-PSMA-617 and Sc-47-PSMA-617 radioligand characterization for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) theranostics (PI: Dr. Chin-Tu Chen). Lab mentor for production of Y2O3:Eu@SiO2-anti-IL13Ra2 nanoparticles as a cancer therapy modality.

    • BIOS 20234 Teaching Assistant
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      Laboratory TA for students taking Molecular Biology of the Cell in the Advanced Biology Sequence.

  • Student Mentor at TeenHealthJournal
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    Coached high-school students for scientific writing in social science topics and provided actionable pre-medical and college advice in a mentor-mentee relationship.

  • TLC Volunteer at UChicago Medicine
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    Providing an empathetic, responsive environment for patients and nurses in UChicago Medicine's inpatient Tender Loving Care (TLC) inpatient rooms by providing amenities services and serving as a listening ear.

  • Private Tutor at Self-employed
    Jun 2023 - Mar 2024 · 10 mos

    Served as private tutor in English, Chinese, math, and piano for seven different clients through summer 2023 that resulted in demonstrable qualitative impact on student performance in applicable areas; tutees continued tutoring throughout the school year as a positive response to tutoring experiences.