Katherine He
Summary
I am a motivated and collaborative 2nd year student at Duke University pursuing majors in Neuroscience and Global Health and a minor in Chemistry. I have several years of experience in areas of neuroscience, biomedical engineering, microbiology, and global health research and am passionate about pursuing clinical research in these fields. I also work as an EMT-B and volunteer at Remote Area Medical clinics to provide free health services to medically underserved communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Researcher
Duke Bass Connections Research Team
08.2024 - Current
- "Role of Rehabilitation in Ugandan Neurosurgical Transitional Care"
- Developing a culturally appropriate protocol for rehabilitation involvement in hospital neurologic patient discharge planning to be adopted as recommended practice by key Ugandan stakeholders.
- Collaboration with physiotherapy students at Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Emergency Medical Technician
Warrington Community Ambulance Corps
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer
Duke Remote Area Medical
09.2023 - Current
- Volunteer at pop-up clinics in NC, VA, and TN to provide free health services in medically underserved communities.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Lingchong You Lab ~ Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Established a high throughput experimental protocol for generating enzyme inhibitor dose-response curves
- Screened a novel antibiotic developed to hijack enzymatic activity and selectively target resistant bacteria; submitted manuscript for publication in Nature.
Patient Transport Volunteer
Doylestown Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Transported patients to appointments throughout the hospital, communicated with and assisted hospital staff
Research Intern
Willett Lab ~ Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed a cell line to investigate the effect of glycosylation on the virus' ability to infect liver cells
- Led research team, mentored junior students, and facilitated weekly journal club lab meetings.
BU RISE Summer Program Research Intern
Tuan Leng Tay Lab ~ Boston University School of Medicine
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Investigated microglial mapping with a facial nerve axotomy mouse model to determine if microglial cells produced from an acute neurodegenerative event remain in the brain parenchyma post-clinical recovery and presented in research symposium.
Research Intern
Greene Street Pharmaceuticals
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed a transdermal drug delivery system for brexpiprazole (an oral medication for schizophrenia and adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder) to increase ease of use and reduce risk of drug overdose and presented in research competitions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Majors in Neuroscience And Global Health
Duke University
Durham, NC05.2027
High School Diploma -
Central Bucks High School South
Warrington, PA06.2023
Skills
Basic Life Support (EMT)
CPR and First Aid
Microsoft Office Suite
Python
Java
RStudio
HPLC
Bioassay
Computational modeling
Data collection and analysis
Manuscript Writing
Timeline
Student Researcher
Duke Bass Connections Research Team
08.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Warrington Community Ambulance Corps
07.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer
Duke Remote Area Medical
09.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Lingchong You Lab ~ Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University
09.2023 - 08.2024
Research Intern
Willett Lab ~ Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center
09.2022 - 06.2023
BU RISE Summer Program Research Intern
Tuan Leng Tay Lab ~ Boston University School of Medicine
07.2022 - 08.2022
Research Intern
Greene Street Pharmaceuticals
09.2021 - 06.2022
Patient Transport Volunteer
Doylestown Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Majors in Neuroscience And Global Health
Duke University
High School Diploma -
Central Bucks High School South
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