Angela Chen is from Livingston, NJ, but she has spent a long time living in Shanghai, China with her family. She is a rising sophomore at Oxford college of Emory University, who intended to major in Biology and probably double major in QSS. She has taken biotechnology class in high school, which well prepared her as a biotechnician for further research. She has done a research project on a new method on alcohol testing based on biochemical knowledge learned in class. Also, she has been working in the biology department as a laboratory preparation assistant where she prepares laboratory equipment for introduction level biology courses.

High School Intern: May 2022 – August 2022

Shawn is originally from China. He majors in Mechanical Engineering at Boston University, and he is planning to double major in Biomedical Engineering. During high school, he has been the founder and leader of the Thoughts to Reality club (innovation club) and Physics club while achieving Regional Honorable in the 35th Physics Bowl Contest and Regional Overall Team Silver Award in National Economics Challenge China Finals in 2020. Shawn joined the Liang lab to work on cryo-EM papers.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2022 – August 2022

Sahithi is from Frisco, Texas. She is majoring in the Quantitative Sciences (QSS), concentrating in Biological Anthropology. She is also on the pre-med track. At Oxford College, as part of a research team, she designed and executed a wet lab study on the effects of under and overexpression of IL-13Rα in TNBC cells. She was also an Oxford Research Scholar, who, under the mentorship of Dr. Zachary Binney, studied the effects of racism on penalty rates in the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. In high school, she worked at a university lab, studying how nitrogen-doped quantum dots and other forms of nanotechnology improve antibiotic efficacy in gram-negative bacteria. She also worked on many independent science fair projects, including engineering a sock for diabetics with peripheral neuropathy. On the Oxford Campus, she was involved with Volunteer Oxford and Oxford Chamber Ensemble, playing as a violist. Sahithi joined the Liang lab in her freshman year to remotely work with the computational subgroup in analyzing cryo-EM data.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2022 – August 2022

Jinrun is originally from Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. He fostered the passion for neuroscience in his first two years of college during which he received Associate of Arts degree from Oxford College of Emory University. He looks forward to exploring microbiological treatment for diseases in Liang lab and discover potential correlates with mental disorders in the future. His previous research concentrated on effect of PH and soil composition on microbial diversity.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2022 – August 2022

Edward Shen (Haixiao) is originally from Zhejiang, China. He is currently a rising sophomore student at Oxford College of Emory University who plan to major in Chemistry, and possibly a double major of Quantitative Science with a Biology concentration. Before joining Liang’s lab, he was the first author of a Economics research about the bloom of e-commerce and live-stream business in China in the post-Covid era; and he also has done a non-traditional research at a perfume production company to study the chemical elements during the production of perfume, and eventually using those knowledge to design a unique scented perfume.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2022 – August 2022

Jerry is an eleventh-grade high school student from Keystone Academy in Beijing, China. He is passionate about studying molecular biology and synthetic biology and aspires to become a bioengineer. At school, Jerry founded a synthetic biology club on his campus to bring interesting knowledge and the novel experience of synbio experiments to the community. 2021 is his second year being the team leader of the school iGEM (international genetically modified machine competition) team. Participating in the iGEM competition had broadened his horizons, and will keep motivating him to pursue his interest in biological research.

High School Intern: May 2021 – August 2021

I am from Auburn, Georgia. At the end of Fall in 2020, I graduated from Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville with a degree in Biology with a focus in Mathematics. While there, I worked as a tutor in mathematics, biology, and physics. As a tutor lead in Georgia College’s Learning Center, I presented at the 2020 GaTA conference on the topic of Engaging Non-STEM Students with Math Content. Additionally, I worked in the Chemistry Department for two years as a Laboratory Assistant where I was responsible for laboratory preparation for lower-level chemistry courses.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2021 – August 2021

Fetsum Tadesse is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She is a rising senior at Boston University studying Biomedical Engineering. She has worked in BOAS lab at BU starting freshman year and worked on multiple projects in which one led her to be published because of her contributions. She’s also an active member of organizations on campus. She’s the TORCH chair of BU’s chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers, and secretary of the Eritrean Ethiopian Student Association.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2021 – August 2021

Rohan is from Hopkinsville, KY and is currently a freshman majoring in Chemistry at the University of Kentucky. He previously graduated as the valedictorian from University Heights Academy and was an active member and leader of the Robotics, Environmental, and Engineering Clubs among others. Outside of the lab, he is a member of Hopkinsville’s Mayor’s Youth Council, plays the piano at local nursing homes, teaches Taekwondo to young kids, and enjoys tennis. Rohan joined the Liang Lab’s Summer Program to enhance his understanding of biochemical processes while pursuing an eventual career in medicine.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2021 – August 2021

Zhenghao Yuan is originally from Chongqing, China. He is a high school student from Cathedral Catholic High School located in San Diego California. Zhenghao has excellent performance in his schoolwork, including ending AP Chemistry with an A+. He continues to study chemistry outside of school.

High School Intern: May 2021 – August 2021

Juyeon Olivia Kim is originally from South Korea, and currently a rising senior at Peachtree Ridge High School. She is aiming to go into the biochemistry field. She previously researched various protein purification and chromatography methods as well as DNA cloning and PCR mechanisms. She is currently researching for the structures and mechanistic models of nonstructural protein complexes and spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2. She is also participating in Science Olympiad as a logistics analyst, and she is one of the head of Gwinnett Biomedical Student Association. She received the Academic Excellence awards, Outstanding Achievement awards, and Principal’s Award throughout her high school years.

High School Intern: May 2021 – August 2021

Lucy Beck is a Tucker High School graduate from Tucker, GA. Beck has always enjoyed science and math, and she was part of Tucker High School’s first STEM cohort. She is currently a senior biology major at Georgia College & State University. As a college freshman, Beck joined the service organization known as Gamma Sigma Sigma, and she has contributed over 100 hours of volunteer service in the Milledgeville community through park clean ups, volunteering at local animal shelters, and various projects with organizations such as March of Dimes and American Cancer Society. This year, Beck will serve as Treasurer for Gamma Sigma Sigma and Vice President for Tri Beta Biological Honor Society. Eager to get involved in research at Georgia College, Beck began working with Dr. Al Mead to identify turtle fossils from Pliocene localities in Georgia to characterize the biodiversity of these localities throughout time. Beck is a dedicated student, and she is passionate about learning at the molecular level. Her favorite courses thus far have been Cellular Physiology, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry. Her passion for learning is evident in her academic success, as Beck has been inducted into Tri Beta Biological Honor Society and recognized on the President’s List five times. Outside of studying, Beck enjoys fishing, playing guitar, and playing strategic board games. Her interest in cell biology and biochemistry drove Beck to pursue experience working in the Liang Lab, as she thoroughly enjoys learning the structural and chemical properties behind protein function. Beck is excited to be part of the Liang Lab team this summer, and she looks forward to contributing to the ongoing research in the Liang Lab. After graduating from Georgia College, Beck plans on gaining more hands-on experience in a laboratory setting before seeking a higher degree in biology.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2021 – August 2021

is currently a high school senior attending The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. She has served in her school’s student council, and this is her second summer returning to the Liang Laboratory. Yuri hopes to pursue an education in health sciences, either as a researcher or a nurse, but also enjoys engineering as a hobby.

High School Intern: May 2021 – August 2021

Yuri was a rising junior at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (GSMST) when she joined our 2020 summer program to work on the literature review. She has various engineering-based research projects prior to joining the Liang Lab.

is currently a high school senior attending The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. She has served in her school’s student council, and this is her second summer returning to the Liang Laboratory. Yuri hopes to pursue an education in health sciences, either as a researcher or a nurse, but also enjoys engineering as a hobby.

High School Intern: May 2021 – August 2021

Yuri was a rising junior at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (GSMST) when she joined our 2020 summer program to work on the literature review. She has various engineering-based research projects prior to joining the Liang Lab.

Misha is originally from Monroe, LA. She double-majored in Biology with an emphasis in Neuroscience and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Georgia (UGA). Back in her high school, she conducted secondary research on Bcl-2 protein, found in many cancers, as well as protein F, found in Nipah Virus. Misha joined our 2020 summer program to work on the literature review.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2020 – Aug. 2020

Jollin is a Vietnamese-American born and raised in GA. She majored in Biology and minored in Computer Science at Georgia State University (GSU). Jollin was also the secretary of the Undergraduate STEM Research Society while she was participating in our 2020 summer program to work on the literature review.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2020 – July 2020

Alexandria is originally from Snellville, GA. She studied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Georgia (UGA). Prior to joining our 2020 summer program to work on the literature review, Alexandria conducted cancer biology research in Dr. Harold T. Spencer’s laboratory at Emory University’s Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Department.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2020 – July 2020

Madeleine is from Johns Creek, GA. She studied Chemistry at the University of Georgia. She previously worked as a chemistry lab teaching assistant and had been researching the effects of point mutations on the structure and activity of Homo Sapiens kynureninase at UGA. She joined our 2020 summer program to work on the literature review.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2020 – Aug. 2020

Clyde was an undergraduate student at the University of Georgia (UGA). He joined our 2020 summer program to work on the literature review.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2020 – Aug. 2020

Hewitt joined our 2020 summer program to work on the literature review.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2020 – Aug. 2020

Aayush is originally from Austin, TX. He was a rising junior from Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) when he joined the Liang Lab. He also won a first-place ribbon in his school for his experiment on the Next-Generation Sequencing. Aayush returned to the 2020 Program after joining the 2019 Summer Program to work on literature review.

High School Intern: June 2020 – July 2020

High School Intern: June 2019 – July 2019

Callie is from the Atlanta-metro area. She was a rising junior from Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) when she joined the Liang Lab. She was awarded the Academic Excellence in both Engineering and Literature. She returned to the 2020 Program after joining the 2019 Summer Program to work on NRNA and M2-1 protein.

High School Intern: June 2020 – July 2020

Sebastian was born and raised near Lawrenceville, GA. He was a junior at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) when he joined our 2020 summer program to work on literature review. Before joining us, he competed in Science Olympiad and the 2020 Gwinnett Regional Science Fair and ultimately won bronze and silver medals at both events.

High School Intern: June 2020 – July 2020

Ambika is from Atlanta, GA. She was a rising junior at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (GSMST). Prior to joining us, Ambika completed an individual research study on the physicochemical properties of antibiotics and presented her research at Georgia State Science Fair. Ambika joined our 2020 summer program to work on the literature review.

High School Intern: June 2020 – July 2020

Olivia is originally from South Korea. She was a junior at Peachtree Ridge Highschool when she joined our 2020 summer program to work on literature review. Olivia also participated in various chromatography methods for protein purification and cloning at the Liang Lab.

High School Intern: June 2020 – Aug. 2020

Jack joined our 2020 summer program to work on the literature review.

High School Intern: July 2020 – Aug. 2020

Aayush is originally from Austin, TX. He was a rising junior from Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) when he joined the Liang Lab. He also won a first-place ribbon in his school for his experiment on the Next-Generation Sequencing. Aayush returned to the 2020 Program after joining the 2019 Summer Program to work on literature review.

High School Intern: June 2020 – July 2020

High School Intern: June 2019 – July 2019

Amaal is from Suwanee, GA. She was attending Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (GSMST) when she joined our 2019 summer program to work on sample preparation of the RSV polymerase. Amaal intended to major in Biology and later become a Physician Assistant.

High School Intern: June 2019 – July 2019

Amirah is from Loganville, GA. She was a junior at Agnes Scott College, majoring in Neuroscience when she joined our 2019 summer program to work on NRNA and M2-1 proteins. Amirah was also the Vice President for Relay for Life, a program partnered with the American Cancer Society.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2019 – June 2019

Billy is originally from Changchun, China. He was a rising senior at Cathedral Catholic High School when he joined our 2019 summer program to work on sample preparation of the RSV polymerase. Billy not only joined the Liang lab, later in summer 2019, but he also attended Yale’s summer academic enrichment biological and biomedical science program.

High School Intern: June 2019 – July 2019

Nicole was a senior Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Georgia (UGA) when she joined our 2019 program to work on NRNA and M2-1 proteins. Prior to joining the Liang Lab, Nicole also had experience working with a medical device company, Halyard Health.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2019 – July 2019

Callie is from the Atlanta-metro area. She was a rising junior from Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) when she joined the Liang Lab. She was awarded the Academic Excellence in both Engineering and Literature. She returned to the 2020 Program after joining the 2019 Summer Program to work on NRNA and M2-1 protein.

High School Intern: June 2019 – July 2019

Sarah is from Rome, GA. She studied Biological Engineering at Emory when she participated in our 2019 summer program to work on sample preparation of the RSV polymerase complex. Sarah graduated Cum Laude with her Associate of Science and Technology degree from Armstrong State University in 2018.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2019 – Aug. 2019

Richie is from Lilburn, GA. He studied Biomedical Engineering at Emory when he participated in our 2019 summer program to work on the RSV NRNA and M2-1 proteins. Richard also volunteered at Emory University hospital during the summer.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2019 – Aug. 2019

Matthew is originally from Kenosha, WI. He studied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Georgia when he joined our 2019 summer program to work on the RSV NRNA and M2-1 proteins. In high school, Matthew was also a member of the National Science Honor Society.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2019 – July 2019

Erica was a rising junior from Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) when she joined the Liang Lab for the 2019 summer program to work on sample preparation of The RSV polymerase. Erica had done a lot of lab work through her chemistry, combined physics/engineering, and AP biology courses.

High School Intern: June 2019 – July 2019

Masthan is originally from India but spent most of his time growing up in the United States and Canada. He studied Biochemistry at Emory when he participated in our 2019 summer program to work on sample preparation of the RSV polymerase.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2019 – Aug. 2019

Ryan is from Kennesaw, GA. He studied Biology at Emory when he joined our 2019 summer program to work on sample preparation for the RSV polymerase. Ryan played lacrosse in High School all four years and also participated in a debate club.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2019 – Aug. 2019

Bowen was a rising senior from Chengdu NO.7 High, China, when he participated in our 2019 summer program to work on Cryo-EM data processing. He was elected as the President of SGA. He demonstrated impressive capability to balance his extra-curricular activities and studies.

High School Intern: June 2019

Shuohan is originally from China. She majored in Applied Math and Economics at Emory when she joined our 2019 summer program to work on the KCC protein. She was also a summer finance intern at China Taiping Assets Management Company.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2019 – July 2019

Reese is from Jackson, TN. He was a senior studying Biology with a concentration in neuroscience at the University of Georgia (UGA) when he joined our 2018 summer program to work on NRNA and M2-1 proteins. At UGA, Reesee was a lab assistant in a behavioral sciences research lab in the Psychology Department and a Classic Scholars Scholarship recipient.

Undergraduate Research Intern: May 2018 – July 2018

Sherica is originally from Montego Bay, Jamaica. She was pursuing her B.S. in Biology with a minor in Public Health at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA, while participating in our 2018 summer program. She was also a member of the Agnes Scott’s chapter of the Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society and a Goizueta Foundation STEM scholar.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2018 – Aug. 2018

Wesley was born and raised in Johns Creek, GA. He attended Northview Highschool. He was pursuing a B.A. in Biology and minor in Public Health at the University of Georgia while joining our 2018 program to work on sample preparation of the RSV polymerase.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2018 – July 2018

Yuelin is originally from China. She was a rising second-year, Biology and Psychology major at the University of Virginia (UVA) when she joined our 2018 summer program to work on the Borna Disease Virus (BDV) proteins.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2018 – July 2018

Anita is originally from Baton Rouge, LA. She was attending the University of Georgia (UGA) apart from Honors program, majoring in Biology with a neuroscience emphasis, while participating in our 2018 summer program to work on sample preparation of the RSV polymerase.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2018 – July 2018

Taha was a rising fourth-year majoring in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology with a minor in Spanish at the University of Georgia (UGA) when he joined our 2018 summer program to work on NRNA and M2-1 proteins. He was also a recipient of the Zell Miller Scholarship and a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2018 – July 2018

Peng is originally from China. He was a sophomore majoring in management at the University of Western Australia (UWA) when he joined our 2018 summer program to help us with lab relocation. At UWA, he also had taken part in volunteer activities for minority cultures.

Undergraduate Intern: June 2018 – July 2018

Amy is from McDonough, GA. She was in her 4th year as a pre-med student at the University of Georgia, studying Biology and Psychology (neuroscience emphasis), when she joined our 2018 summer program to work on the RSV NRNA and M2-1 proteins.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2018 – Aug. 2018

Shayon is from Cumming, GA. He was pursuing a B.S. in Microbiology at the University of Georgia (UGA) while joining our 2018 summer program to work on sample preparation of RSV polymerase.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2018 – Aug. 2018

Julianne is from Johns Creek, GA. She was a junior, majoring in Cellular Biology and minoring in Public Health, at the University of Georgia (UGA) when she joined our 2018 summer program to work on KCC gene and protein. Throughout her high school, she regularly volunteered at the Children’s Health Care of Atlanta.

Undergraduate Intern: July 2018 – Aug. 2018

Anjiya is originally from Karachi, Pakistan. She came to the States to pursue her B.S. in Biology at Agnes Scott College. While she participated in our 2018 summer program to work on NRNA and M2-1 proteins. Anjiya also served as the Commuter Student Senator on the Student Government Association.

Undergraduate Intern: May 2018 – Aug. 2018

Ziyi is originally from Dalian, China. He studied Math and Computer Science at Emory when he participated in our 2018 summer program. The Liang Lab was his first experience to work on a biology project in a team and worked on the literature review.

Undergraduate Intern: July 2018 – Aug. 2018