Felicity Santoyo Lima

Driven by a passion for innovation in STEM, I excelled at UCLA City Labs, fostering scientific curiosity among underserved students. My expertise in cell culture and effective communication was further honed at Cedars Sinai Medical Centre, showcasing my ability to lead groundbreaking research in regenerative medicine. Demonstrated proficiency in molecular biology and team collaboration underscores my readiness to contribute to dynamic research teams.

Cedars Sinai Medical Centre, Intern, 06/01/23, Internship at RMI (Regenerative medicine institute) for Dr. Arun Sharma, Differentiation of SOX2-GFP hiPSCs to Spontaneously Beating hiPSC-Cardiomycyotes. Demonstrate successful differentiation of hiPSC-Cardiomyocytes that exhibit robust contractility, spontaneous beating, and strong presentation of cardiac biomarkers such as troponin-T and sarcomeric α-Actinin., Oral Presentation, Differentiation of SOX2-GFP hiPSCs to Spontaneously Beating hiPSC-Cardiomyocytes, CIRM SPARK Conference, Los Angeles, 08/01/23, Poster Presentation, Differentiation of SOX2-GFP hiPSCs to Spontaneously Beating hiPSC-Cardiomyocytes, CIRM SPARK Conference, Los Angeles, 08/08/23 - 08/09/23

American Red Cross, CPR trained and Certification, Defibrillator trained and Certification, Narcan trained

• 2023 CIRM SPARK Scholarship
• Principal's Honor Roll, Every semester since Fall 2020-Spring 2024

• 1st Place Medical School Mock Interview Winner for MaCES Biomedical, 2022-2023
• Southern League Championship, 2021-2022, Undefeated throughout the entire season; first championship in all-girls golf history at MaCES
• CIRM SPARK completion certificate, 2023
• Most Valuable Player Varsity Golf, 2023

• Varsity Volleyball Team Captain, 2021-2023
• Varsity Girls Golf team Captain, 2021-2024
• National Honor Society President 2023-2024
• Class of 2024 Secretary, Aug 2023- Jun 2024
• Orchestra Club President, Aug 2023-Jun 2024

• UCLA CityLab (2024-Present) – Brought hands-on lab experiences to under-resourced high school students.
• Bruin Surgical Undergraduate Society (2024-Present)
• Red Cross (2022-Present) – Organized blood drives and volunteered with the American Red Cros
• National Honor Society (2021-2024) – Led community drives, cleanups, and tutoring initiatives.
• Advanced Orchestra (2020-2024) – President & Cello Section Leader; promoted diversity in symphonic music.
• Class of 2024 (2023-2024) – Served in leadership and organizational roles.
• Math National Honor Society (2022-2024) – Led fundraising and provided math tutoring
• Santa Rosa de Lima Ballet Folklorico (2012-Present) – Performed traditional Mexican folk dance at community events, theme parks, and TV interviews.
• Starlings Cuday Volleyball (2018-2024) – Competed in monthly tournaments.
• Chemistry Club (2017-2024) – Engaged students in chemistry-related activities and career exploration.