Scientific Experience

This page outlines the scientific experience I have gained through my undergraduate and graduate coursework and my professional research roles.

Industry Internship

Intern, Medical Safety & Pharmacovigilance May 2026 - Aug 2026

Co-authored a Developmental Risk Management Plan (DRMP) for novel gene therapies treating Parkinson’s and Multiple System Atrophy, ensuring alignment with strict FDA and ICH regulatory guidelines.
Authored the annual Development Safety Update Report (DSUR) for Pompe disease clinical trials using Veeva platforms.
Synthesized patient health histories, treatments, and adverse event reports to write detailed patient narratives for presentation to the Data Review Board.
Built and updated slide decks for monthly and quarterly Safety Management Team (SMT) meetings, including studies focused on Congestive Heart Failure.
Co-developed and presented a comprehensive 30-minute capstone presentation on the finalized DRMP document to department leadership and colleagues.
Professional Certifications: Completed CITI Program training for clinical trial site protocols and human subjects research compliance.

Research Expierence

Over the past several years, I worked in the NC State Plant Transformation Laboratory under the guidance of Dr. Kedong Da, gaining extensive experience in plant tissue culture, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, and media preparation. I managed a strawberry transformation project and supported additional research on sweet potato and maize, contributing to construct preparation, explant regeneration, and the antibiotic- and GFP-based selection of transformants. My work included maintaining sterile culture conditions, preparing specialized media formulations, and documenting experimental progress to ensure reproducibility and data integrity. I also trained new interns on tissue culture techniques, experimental design, and laboratory safety practices. Beyond wet-lab work, I developed skills in data collection, organization, and figure creation for presentations and publications. I presented my sweet potato transformation research at NC State’s Emerging Research Showcase and Elo Life Sciences’ 2-Minute Pitch Competition. This experience strengthened my technical abilities, scientific communication skills, and adaptability in a BSL-2 laboratory environment.