Research
Research Projects
A Discovery Study on SEA-AD Spatial Transcriptomics (MERFISH) Data Reveals Shift in Expression Pattern of NRG1, PEX5L, FGF13, SEMA3E and SCUBE1
(Jan 2025-Sep 2025)
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Published in Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
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Conducted independent research project on SEA-AD MERFISH spatial transcriptomics data, identifying five novel genes with a shift in expression pattern across Alzheimer’s progression
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DOI: 10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i5613
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URL: https://journaljammr.com/index.php/JAMMR/article/view/6137
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Reproductive and Maternal Health Among Indigenous Women in Guatemala:
A Cross-Sectional Study of Healthcare Access, Reproductive Autonomy, and Social Determinants
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Published in Asia Journal of Medicine and Health International Open Access Journal
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Co-authored a research manuscript on reproductive and maternal health among indigenous women in Guatemala, contributing to field data collection during medical outreach
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DOI: 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91415
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URL: https://journalajmah.com/index.php/AJMAH/article/view/1415
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Zines of the Harlem Renaissance: Creating Social Change and Community Through Art
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National History Day 2026 Project for Exhibit Category
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Presented historical analysis research paper and exhibit on Harlem Renaissance, evaluating "To what extent did The Crisis perpetuate respectability politics and lead to the creation of zines in 1926?
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Conducted interviews with A.J. Muhammad of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, learning how community-created publications shaped public perception during the 1920s
Research Experience
Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Internship
(May 2026-June 2027)
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Selected as the sole high school intern for a year-long research internship in Dr. Jianwen Que's lab, conducting pulmonary fibrosis research using murine models and gaining hands-on wet-lab experience
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Independently genotyped 300+ mouse lung samples, extracted DNA, performed PCR, and assisted with sample Preparation and Analysis
Columbia University BrainSTORM Research Mentorship Program, Mentee
(June 2026-June 2027)
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Selected as 1 of 25 students for a competitive year-long neuroscience research program at Columbia University Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain
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Conducted faculty-mentored research project on the effect of ultra-processed food consumption on menopausal women affected by memory loss, and women’s health under Ms. Sandra Rizer and Dr. Stephanie Cosentino
Case Western Reserve University Laboratory, Research Intern
(Jan 2025-Sep 2025)
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Participated in a three-week, in person research experience assisting Dr. Paul Suh with embryo dissection and PCR or a study investigating the effect of alcohol consumption on prenatal development
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Continued assisting remotely through weekly meetings, presenting literature reviews, background research, and manuscript preparation
BCA Cell Biology Research Program, Student Researcher
( Sep 2023-Present )
• Conducted an independent cell biology research project applying spatial transcriptomics identify seven genes and cell types showing increased clustering and upregulation throughout Alzheimer’s disease progression
• Trained in foundational cell culture techniques, including media preparation, cell treatment, and execution of standard biological assays
Research Awards
BCA Research Expo (ISEF-affiliated fair) - 2nd Place in Bioinformatics
New Jersey Science Research Symposium - 1st Place Winner, Top 7 in Fair
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First Place in Biological and Biochemical Sciences ($100 Prize)
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Award for Excellence in Statistics ($250 Prize)
National History Day (NHD)- Finalist, Regional and State Exhibition Category
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