THOMAS SAH

Accomplished biological researcher with a solid foundation from Haverford College, proficient in technical methodologies including RT-qPCR and data analysis using ImageJ and GraphPad Prism. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and effective peer mentoring, demonstrating a strong capacity for leadership within scientific environments. Seeking to leverage expertise in biological research to contribute to innovative scientific projects.

• Washington Hospital Service League, Volunteer, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Fremont, CA, Facilitated information exchange between operating room staff and the family members of patients undergoing surgery, Completed 33 hours of volunteering
• Washington Township Medical Foundation, Shadow, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Fremont, CA, Shadowed Dr. Alexander P. Sah, Dr. Russel M. Nord, Dr. Jet Liu, and Dr. Jeffrey E. Thomas in both clinical and operating room settings in Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery departments
• UCSF Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery, Student, Summer 2022, Oakland, CA, Participant in a program for medical and college students taught by Dr. Colleen Sabatini, Received advice for pursuing careers in the medical field and learned basic suture techniques
• HandsOn Bay Area, Volunteer, Summer 2020, Fremont, CA, Community based service projects culminating in a capstone group project and presentation
• Men’s Soup Kitchen, Volunteer, 2018, 2020, Berkeley, CA, Volunteer with The College Preparatory School preparing and serving dinner at a men’s shelter
• CoRSU Hospital, Volunteer, 10/29/24, 11/25/24, Kisubi, Uganda, Shadowed general and septic ward clinical rotations, outpatient clinic sessions, and orthopedic surgeries with Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Coleen Sabatini, Assisted with fluoroscopy imaging for Dual-Proximal Femoral Osteotomy, Witnessed Femoral Sequestrectomy and an Achilles Tendon Lengthening, Taught students aged 3-18 in age-appropriate mathematics, grammar, spelling, reading, and arts & crafts, Distributed learning and stimulating activities to bedridden patients, Assisted nurses with applying dressings to pediatric patients in the general ward, Led outdoor group activities for the patients and caretakers, Partook in hospital group meetings and hospital upkeep volunteering
• ASOU Volunteer, Volunteer, 09/22/24, 09/27/24, Bushenyi and Kyabugimbi, Uganda, Volunteered at Bushenyi and Kyabugimbi in the Ankole Sub-region surgical camp, Volunteered at Bushenyi Secondary and Primary School, Led demonstrations of the screening process to school children, Attended clinical diagnoses with Ugandan Orthopedic Surgeons, Helped inspire future generations within Ugandan Orthopedics

The autophagy initiation factor ATG13 mRNA is stabilized by the RNA-binding protein YBX3, Pfuhler, L., Awad, S., Skipper, W., Lavietes, J., Sah, T., Ho, K., Ivanova, R., Cooke, A., FEBS letters, 599, 1, 89–99, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1002/1873-3468.15035