Bryan Xia

Motivated student with strong interests in dentistry, biomedical research, and educational equity. Experienced in laboratory research, youth advocacy, and tutoring, with a proven record of leadership as a research lead, community volunteer, and mentor. Deeply values education—both personal growth and empowering peers through teaching, mentorship, and advocacy.

University of Louisville Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology (2023)

• Interned under Dr. Jamie L. Wise assisting with cell culture to study the impact of hexavalent chromium on immortalized whale cells.

University of Louisville Brown Cancer Center (2024)

• Interned under Dr. Robert Monsen, PhD researching DNA quadruplex ZEB1-AS1's binding affinity through fluorescence and 3D imaging ; presented findings in an academic poster.

Governor's Scholar Program (2025)

• Chosen for a highly selective five-week residential academic program, completing intensive coursework in forensic science with an emphasis on lab analysis and evidence evaluation under Abir El Hirch.

• Region 6, 100 yard Breastroke Champion (2025)
• Most Valuable Swimmer (2024, 2025)
• 4× Junior Olympic Games Swimming National Championships Qualifier
• AP Scholar with Distinction (2024, 2025)
• University of Michigan Book Award (2025)
• Kentucky High School Athletic Association Academic All-State (2023, 2024, 2025)
• AP Calculus BC Outstanding Academic Achievement (2025)