Academics
Education
University Level Classes:
Science: Adv. Topics in Biological Research, Neuroscience
Math: Logic, Discrete Mathematics, Multivariable Calculus, Geometry of Numbers
Others: Advanced Topics in Microeconomics, Democracy Freedom and the Rule of Law
AP Classes: AP Biology, AP Calculus BC, AP Microeconomics, AP Statistics, AP Psychology, AP Chemistry, AP US History, AP English Language, AP US Gov & Politics
ACT: 35/36 PSAT: 1510/1520
*Majority of courses are university and college prep level
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Honors Biology
Honors Algebra II
Independent Research
American Association of Cancer Research (Published), First & Presenting Author
Journal of Emerging Investigators (accepted), First Author
Collaborated with the Stanford University iGEM team. Mentorship from a UKE Hamburg Ph.D student.
RAD51 mutations analysis on ‘dominant negative fanconi anemia’
Under guidance and mentorship from Krais lab at WashU School of Medicine’s Division of Oncology.
Under guidance and mentorship from a Clinical Informatics Specialist at GenomOncology
Co-authored a policy paper with an undergraduate and Ph.D. student under the Nuclear Threat Initiative. Youngest author of all time under NTI
This global bioeconomy study examines the current state and future potential of the rapidly evolving bioeconomy sector, analyzing its economic impact, environmental benefits, and social considerations across twenty countries
Research Awards
- 2025 National Merit Semifinalist
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- Missouri Academy of Science – Poster Presentation Competition: State Blue Ribbon Medal (highest honor)
- ExploraVision National Contest – Honorable Mention
- Science Olympiad – State Champion, National Top 11 – Anatomy and Physiology; Heredity Divisions (middle school)
- Yale Science and Engineering Association Certificate
- Conrad Innovator (2021)
Deciphering the neurogenic tumor microenvironment: A novel gene network driving innervation in metastatic melanoma offers prognostic and therapeutic insights
2024 AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research, First and Presenting Author, Nov 2024
Publications
Precision Targeting of TFAP2A In TME Heterogeneity Using Crispr Containing Lipid Nanoparticles in Melanoma
Journal of Emerging Investigators (accepted), First and Presenting Author, Feb 2024