Research
Experience
Vanderbilt University Medical Center CICCL
Department of Otolaryngology, Laboratory Assistant
May 2024 - Present
Nashville, TN
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Assessed the feasibility and the effectiveness of a self-designed gamified remote training protocol as a rehabilitation method primarily for enhancing indexical processing abilities in adult cochlear implantation users.
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Delivered a remote gamified training protocol piloted by over 20 CI users and normal hearing subjects for publication.
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Integrated 2000+ lines of code in Matlab and R which helps sustain an auto-scoring program to facilitate professional audiologists.
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
Suzhou, China
Suzhou Psychiatric Hospital
Clinical Research Intern
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Assisted research and performed PCR to study and analyze the effect of stem cell therapy on depression.
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Participated in consultations with children at the adolescent psychiatric disease department.
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Assisted in a health surveillance program that refers 50+ mentally injured youth to appropriate community organizations.
Aug 2024 – Aug 2025
Nashville, TN
Carl Johnson Laboratory
Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Focus on Cellular, Molecular and Evolutionary Analyses
of Biological Clocks. -
Explored the effect of vibration and light wavelength on lumbricus terrestris's escape response. Built and Programmed Arduino Uno R3 to control the periodic release of stimuli.
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Compiled statistics and integrated computer data to study the impact of Time Restrictive Feeding on the sleeping quality of university students.
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Designed a recommended mealtime plan suitable for college students based on the theory of lipid catabolism rhythm and food-entrainable oscillators that significantly optimizes sleeping quality and reduces fat accumulation.
Education
2022 -Present
Vanderbilt Univeristy
Candidate for B.S. in Neuroscience, double major in Cognitive Study; Minor in Philosophy and Computer Science
- GPA: 3.6 / 4.0
- Relevant Coursework: Computational Simulation Methods for Neural Models, Visual Systems, Metabolism in Chronobiology, Cellular Neurobiology, Data Structure, Game Development
Skills & Expertise
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Languages: Native – Mandarin; Professional – English
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English Proficiency tests: TOEFL: 112; SAT: 1530
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Technical Skills: Highly proficient in Matlab, R, Python, HTML, CSS, Jupyter Notebook, Canva, Gedot4
Leadership & Volunteer Experience
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Muhe Health Support Group Vanderbilt branch chair Manage and train 30 international student volunteers Fall 2024 – Present
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The first author of abstract and poster presentation in Translational Research Forum Summer 2024
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Observing volunteer in cochlear implantation surgery in OR Summer 2025
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Teacher Assistant of Dr. Johnson in Biological Clock lecture Fall 2025


