Hello, my name is Samuel Bergman, I am a first year PhD student at Stony Brook University within the Department of Biomedical Engineering. As a dedicated researcher with a strong foundation in biotechnology and biomedical sciences, I bring over four years of hands-on experience in chemistry and wet-lab environments, as well as preclinical operating rooms. My academic journey includes a Master of Science in Biotechnology from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from SUNY Brockport. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University, deepening my expertise in cutting-edge biomedical research. During my time as a Graduate Research Assistant at Johns Hopkins Medicine, I contributed to innovative research in developmental cardiology and regenerative medicine workig to apply gene therapy strategies to understand and treat various cardiac arrhythmias. My repertoire includes a diverse range of technical skills, including advanced wet-lab assays, preclinical surgical techniques, and data analysis, which I have honed through extensive experience in research and laboratory environments leading to conference presentations and written publications. I am passionate about applying my skills to biotechnology and biomedical engineering, with a particular focus on developing preclinical and clinical solutions to improve healthcare outcomes through device design and cellular engineering. I am actively seeking opportunities to further hone my research capabilities and contribute to advancing science and medicine in transformative ways.