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Undergraduate Projects
August 2020
Writer, Editor @ The Stanford Daily
During my time at The Stanford Daily, I served as a desk editor managing a team of ~10 and covered Stanford’s record $12.1 billion investment returns, plans for a new climate and sustainability school, and campus safety updates, among other stories. My work focused on university affairs and demystifying Stanford’s Board of Trustees.
June 2021
Researcher @ Stanford School of Medicine
During my freshman year, I participated in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in collaboration with Stanford Medicine and Stanford Bioengineering. My work focused on ventricular tachycardia (VT), a complex heart arrhythmia, and explored the use of advanced mapping technologies like Isochronal Late Activation Mapping (ILAM) to better pinpoint problematic myocardial regions for catheter ablation. The research emphasized high-density mapping and innovative catheter designs to improve treatment precision and reduce VT recurrence rates.
June 2022
Biochemical Engineer @ Glympse Bio
At Glympse Bio, a Harvard/MIT lab spin-out start-up, I contributed to the development of diagnostic tools for liver cancer detection. Synthesizing a novel bioprobe, BZ01, using solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), I tailored it to detect proteases that are upregulated in liver cancer. My work involved recombinant assays and comparative testing against established controls, validating BZ01’s sensitivity and specificity to certain proteases. These findings laid the groundwork for my passion in precision medicine.
October 2022
Synthetic Biology @ Stanford Bioengineering
In this project-based course, my team aimed to engineer E. coli to express GH109, an enzyme capable of cleaving A-antigens from red blood cells to produce universal donor blood. We designed and transformed a custom plasmid (pET-21_GH109-GFP) and validated its presence through miniprep and sequencing. Despite inconclusive fluorescence and Western blot results, we identified key troubleshooting steps, such as potential protein misfolding and plasmid redesign. This project underscored the complexities of synthetic biology and raised questions about the feasibility of universal donor engineering in practical and ethical contexts.
January 2023
Systems Engineering @ Stanford Bioengineering
In this fast-paced course, my team and I designed and built a fully functional centrifuge. I spearheaded the mechanical subsystem, creating a modular design with 3D-printed components, laser-cut enclosures, and an acrylic dome for safety. Iterative improvements from V2 to V3 included reducing the radius of the rotor base for higher RPMs and integrating external tube holders for better usability. The final build featured seamless integration with electronics and software, delivering a robust, user-friendly system that met stringent design and functionality requirements.
June 2023
Commercial Biologics @ Gilead
During my internship at Gilead Sciences, I developed a semi-automated JMP data analytics tool to harmonize drug substance manufacturing processes for the company’s biologics team. This tool streamlined data formatting, applied statistical analyses, and generated customizable visualizations, enhancing the Technology Transfer group’s efficiency. Additionally, I created a structured template for automating process flow diagrams, tripling workflow efficiency while offering flexibility for tailoring technical communications.
January 2024
Pediatric Care Research @ Stanford
For my senior bioengineering capstone, I co-developed the HubHug, a pediatric PICC line securement device aimed at reducing dislodgement while enhancing patient comfort and clinical usability. Featuring a soft silicone base and bendable prongs, the device allows one-handed application and outperformed current standards in comfort, usability, and durability under force. This project emphasized patient-centered design and engineering to improve pediatric vascular access outcomes and streamline workflows for healthcare providers.