Wilmette, Illinois, United States
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.
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.
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.
Laboratory TA for students taking Molecular Biology of the Cell in the Advanced Biology Sequence.
Coached high-school students for scientific writing in social science topics and provided actionable pre-medical and college advice in a mentor-mentee relationship.
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.
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.