Katheryn Zhou
Cambridge,MA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistant
Guangyu Robert Yang Lab, MIT
Cambridge, MA
08.2022 - Current
- Led project to build convolutional and recurrent neural network models of the brain and evaluate them based on similarity to brain activity. Independently preprocessed neural recordings, modeled experimental neuroscience tasks, and wrote up neural network training/analysis pipeline. Trained thousands of models and analyze dynamics.
- Led a team of 2 undergraduate research assistants, each for 10 hours/week. I taught them not only how to execute tasks, but also evaluate data to plan next directions and relate findings to literature.
- Wrote first-author submission to Cosyne 2024.
Research Assistant
Hillel Adesnik Lab, UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Processed and analyzed 2-photon mesoscope neuron recordings from awake mice performing a visual task. Identified orientation tunings and inter-trial features across the visual cortex, with the goal of distinguishing between patterns that propagate information within and between neuron populations.
- Independently initiated and designed proposal to image neuron recovery from ischemic vs hemorrhagic strokes in mice. Prepared perfusion and photothrombosis procedures with goal of inducing strokes.
- Awarded $1,500 SRC URP stipend to fund my research.
Academic Committee Chair, Member
Bioengineering Honor Society
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Elected to lead a group of 12 to create resources for BioE undergrads in their academic and graduate school goals. Organized professor research and grad/med school seminars, an opportunities database, journal club, and guide to career development and future directions in BioE.
- Proposed and led workshop to introduce 100+ high school participants of BioEHS science competition to conducting literature searches, helping them devise solutions to BioE problems.
Robotics Project Team Member
Koushil Sreenath Laboratory, UC Berkeley
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked on team of 5 to implement computer vision using AR tags and ROS in a UniTree Robotics's A1 robot dog, enabling it to kick a ball towards a goal. Project received an 'A'. Website: https://katherynzhou8.wixsite.com/website
Research Assistant
Irina Conboy Lab, UC Berkeley
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Reduced false positives in BONCAT protein labeling, genotyped mice, and imaged senescent cells in the brain.
- Conducted detailed literature searches for proteomic age-prediction and therapeutic plasma exchange.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA08.2022
Skills
- Analyzing electrode and calcium imaging data
- Training and analyzing neural networks
- Experienced in Python and Github
- Designing and initiating research projects
- Lab animal handling, perfusion, brain imaging
- Leadership, project management, mentorship
Accomplishments
- 2023: Wrote a first-author submission to Cosyne 2024.
- 2021 - 2022: Semiconductor Research Corporation Undergraduate Research Program (SRC URP) scholar, sponsored by Texas Instruments. Awarded $1,500 stipend for project at Adesnik Lab.
- 2019 - 2022: Member of Tau Beta Pi and UC Berkeley Bioengineering Honor Society
- 2018: Certificate of recognition from San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo for promoting STEM accessibility
Timeline
Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistant
Guangyu Robert Yang Lab, MIT
08.2022 - Current
Robotics Project Team Member
Koushil Sreenath Laboratory, UC Berkeley
10.2021 - 12.2021
Research Assistant
Hillel Adesnik Lab, UC Berkeley
12.2020 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
Irina Conboy Lab, UC Berkeley
06.2020 - 12.2020
Academic Committee Chair, Member
Bioengineering Honor Society
01.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Berkeley
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