Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department of Neuro-Oncology

Conduct H&E slide analysis for research studies with biopsies sourced from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Develop and implement artificial intelligence and machine learning workflows for automated histopathological feature extraction, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and equity in global oncology.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department of Imaging Physics

Explore perioperative applications of radiomics and data-driven imaging to support outcome prediction and risk stratification for surgical patients. Formulate and refine machine learning strategies to interpret perioperative clinical data, aiming to advance predictive modeling in patient care.

CPRIT-CURE Scholar

Department of Cancer Systems Imaging

Investigated the inhibitory effects of statins on the B7-H3 immune checkpoint protein dimerization in ovarian cancer cell lines to identify novel therapeutic targets. Utilized bioluminescence, fluorescence, and biochemical assays to analyze the mechanism of statin-induced disruption of B7-H3 oncogenic signaling.

Intern

Department of Health Disparities Research

Conducted community-based research projects addressing health disparities in the Acres Homes neighborhood, contributing to cancer prevention initiatives. Analyzed data and interpreted findings related to community health outcomes, developing practical skills in health equity research.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department of Radiation Oncology

Analyze cancer genomics datasets to identify statistical patterns in treatment outcomes across diverse patient populations, focusing on racial and socioeconomic disparities in care access and survival rates. Apply advanced statistical methods including survival analysis, logistic regression, and machine learning techniques.

GSoC Contributor

Developmental Therapeutics Branch

Developed an LLM-powered interactive chat interface for CellMinerCDB using GraphRAG, converted natural language queries into R code to enhance accessibility to cancer genomics data. Leveraged knowledge graphs to provide context-aware responses on complex drug-gene-cancer cell line relationships.

Student Associate

Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Develop comprehensive research grant database by aggregating data from major funding agencies including NSF, NIH, DOD/DARPA, and CPRIT to identify emerging sectors of innovation. Implement automated data collection system using Python and various APIs to systematically gather and process grant information.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department of Oncology

Conduct comprehensive laboratory research including promoter assays, Western blots, and surgical procedures on mice for mammary gland tumor studies. Develop and implement advanced bioinformatics methodologies and AI/LLM-driven approaches for protein-treatment structure matching and high-throughput virtual screening.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department of Neurology

Conducted research examining how adolescent and adult rats respond to punishment for cocaine self-administration. Observed rat training to self-administer cocaine and implemented punishment by pairing an aversive stimulus with drug taking.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Biology and Chemistry Instructional Office

Support instruction for Biochemistry Lab, Genetics, Honors Genetics, Organic Chemistry I, and Organic Chemistry II, facilitating laboratory sessions and guiding students through experimental protocols. Conduct office hours to clarify complex concepts and enhance student comprehension.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department of Information, Risk, and Operations Management

Applied Tanaka-Camerer-Nguyen model to assess risk preference, probability weighting, and loss aversion in Llama 3.2 using multiple-choice lottery experiments. Investigated how socio-demographic features influence LLM behavioral patterns and risk assessment.

Supplemental Instruction Leader

Sanger Learning Center

Organized and led supplemental instruction (SI) sessions for BIO 325 (Genetics), fostering student collaboration and higher-level thinking through peer learning techniques. Attended BIO 325 lectures, prepared SI session materials and lesson plans.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department of Psychology

Developed and implemented streamlined ASL preprocessing workflows based on stream guidelines, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy in neuroimaging analysis. Automated the processing of a substantial volume of PASL and scans using T1 structural scans through scripting and batch processing.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Freshman Research Initiative, Virtual Cures Stream

Conducted protein expression, purification, and characterization of EhPTP in Entamoeba histolytica contributing to the understanding of the protein's structure and function. Utilized advanced techniques and software such as PyMOL and GOLD to analyze and interpret large data sets related to virtual drug screening results.

Student Associate

College of Natural Sciences Dean's Office

Provided support to the Dean's Office staff by managing correspondence and records. Acquired valuable experience in higher education administration and developed skills in communication, organization, and time management.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Responded to emergency calls and provided high-quality pre-hospital care, ensuring patient stabilization and safe transport. Collaborated effectively with medical teams, law enforcement, and fire personnel to coordinate rapid response and maintain scene safety.