Stony Brook University Department of Medicine – Graduate Research Assistant

The main goal of this research is to understand the mechanism by which KLF5 regulates tumorigenesis. Understanding how KLF5 regulates expression and/or activity of genes’ expression during tumorigenesis will lead to development of new therapies to interfere with KLF5 interactions and possibly derail its effects on the development of cancer. To investigate the role of KLF5 in pancreatic cancer, Dr. Yang’s laboratory created two mouse pancreatic cancer cell lines: KC–control cell line that overexpresses mutated KRAS and KC-shRNAKlf5 that overexpresses mutated KRAS with Klf5 knockdown. I use these cells to analyze changes in proteins, RNA, metabolism, and cell cycle stage using corresponding techniques.

 

Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health – Biostatistics Intern

• Conducted biostatistical analysis on real data sets utilizing SAS and R Studio.
• Evaluated peer reviewed journals for statistical accuracy on a weekly basis.
• Worked with faculty investigating non-specific binding of PET radiotracers in areas of the brain using MATLAB and R Studio.

Stony Brook University – Mentor

• Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), Woman In Science & Engineering (WISE).
• Aided students with their personal development and adaptation to the university environment.
• Organized social events, assisted in schedule making, held one on one meetings, and provided tutoring

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – Intern

• Shadowed physicians caring for individuals with different types of cancers.
• Introduced to different patient treatments, out-patient procedures, and reading CT, PET, and MRI scans.
• Familiarized with steps that a cancer patient endures, from diagnosis to treatment to remission.