Emily Kim
Durham,NC
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Intern
Konyang University's College of Medicine
2025.06 - 2025.08
- Researched analog drugs for liver cancer and NAFLD, focusing in 293T and Hept2 cells. Knocked down repressing genes to stimulate autophagy in cancer and obesity models. Conducted mouse testing and dissections.
Student Researcher
University of Chicago
2024.06 - 2024.07
- Trained in CRISPR, PCR, RNAi, E. coli transformation, and biofilm luminescence techniques
- Designed and led a lab project exploring the relationship between Parkinson’s disease progression and mitochondrial dysfunction with C. elegans.
Lab Researcher
IGEM
2022.12 - 2023.11
- Optimized cultured meat production by developing conditioned media with Afamin and Wnt3a proteins to accelerate cell growth.
- Received Team Gold Medal, Best Sustainable Development Impact, and Best Measurement at iGEM 2023.
Internship Student
Stanford School of Medicine
2023.06 - 2023.07
- Led a design project to improve clinical settings for children with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), focusing on design modifications with 3D printed medical device.
- Learned basic suturing, surgical skills, and completed BLS certificate course.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crean Lutheran High School
Irvine, CASkills
- Western blot / DNA KD test
- SDS-PAGE Gel making
- Cell Transfection
- Mouse handling / dissection
- Cell culture (293T, HEC1A, HepG2)
- Autodesk Fusion 360
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Supporter
- Adobe Photoshop CC Design Certificate
Languages
English
Korean
Japanese
American Sign Language
Timeline
Laboratory Intern
Konyang University's College of Medicine
2025.06 - 2025.08
Student Researcher
University of Chicago
2024.06 - 2024.07
Internship Student
Stanford School of Medicine
2023.06 - 2023.07
Lab Researcher
IGEM
2022.12 - 2023.11
High School Diploma -
Crean Lutheran High School
Publication
- “Public Perception of the Effects of Artificial Sweeteners on Diabetes Based on YouTube Comments.” Journal of Emerging Investigators, (2024).
- "Inducing Phototaxis in C. elegans via Counterconditioning for Potential E. coli Biocontrol." National High School Journal of Science, in revision after first review.