London Area, United Kingdom
An aspiring interdisciplinary researcher with a deep interest in gene regulation. A strong believer of seeking excellence in all that I do.
Organised talks by UCL academics as well as various academic activities for Life Science Society members and the wider UCL community
One of 10 undergraduate students selected from across Europe for the Amgen Scholars Program at University of Cambridge (~2% acceptance rate). PI: Dr. Maria A. Christophorou Research Topic: Investigating histone citrullination as a component of the histone code In the MAC lab, I researched histone citrullination as part of the Amgen Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge. I performed cell culturing, protein pull-down assays, western blotting, immunofluorescence tissue staining and confocal microscopy, as well as developed an AlphaFold 3 protocol for the lab to apply in structural prediction and modelling of protein complexes. I analysed mass spectrometry data from my experiments using Perseus and R, and presented my findings in lab meetings. I also presented my results at the Amgen European Symposium and the UCL Cancer Genomics Conference.
PI: Prof. Huck Hui Ng Research Topic: Discovery and validation of potential therapeutic targets and biomarkers for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) through in-vitro disease modelling In the Laboratory of Precision Disease Therapeutics, I analysed human liver organoids used for in-vitro MASLD modelling through conducting various lab techniques such as ELISA, immunofluorescence staining, confocal microscopy, RNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis. My work was focused on optimising assays crucial for developing accurate tools for MASLD research and drug discovery through application of patient-derived stem cells. I actively participated in lab meetings, presenting my data for discussion, and contributed suggestions that helped troubleshoot issues involving our protocols.
Interned as a journalist at Singapore's national newspaper, The Straits Times, where I covered news under the social, educational and political cluster.
Research Topic: Antimicrobial properties of nanoparticles embedded in Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY) PI: Dr. Enyi Ye In the Nano+ Lab, I worked on the area of waste valorisation through testing treated SCOBY, which were embedded with nanoparticles of metals and organic compounds, for antimicrobial properties and biomedical applications.