Yuhan Zeng

• Assisted dance instructors in choreographing adaptive movement sequences to enhance engagement and participation for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
• Assist dance instructors in choreographing adaptive movement sequences for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
• Integrated lifelong passion for dance with dedication to healthcare, facilitating opportunities for patients to experience both physical and psychological benefits of dance.
• Side note: I am still in the process of training and waiting to hear back from my exam so I have not started assisting in classes yet.

• Delivered real-time, text-based crisis intervention to support individuals facing anxiety, depression, abuse, and assault, fostering emotional stabilization and safety.
• Acquired knowledge of ethical guidelines and mandated reporting to maintain professional integrity.
• Provided immediate crisis intervention through text-based communication.
• Assessed emotional states and safety and identified appropriate resources for support.
• Utilized active listening skills to validate clients' feelings and experiences.

Founded a student organization at Tufts University in collaboration with the nonprofit New England XP to support individuals and families affected by Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP).

• Developed and led online teaching program to raise awareness about XP among caregivers, focusing on UV protection, early skin cancer detection, and long-term disease management while providing accessible remote learning opportunities for XP patients with Tufts students.
• Coordinated sponsorship and support for families from the Dominican Republic and other countries seeking specialized medical care in the United States, ensuring access to necessary resources.
• Facilitated connections among patients, clinicians, researchers, and advocates to strengthen cross-border care networks, enhancing collaboration and support.

• Working alongside attending doctor during annual skin cancer screenings, assisting with patient evaluations, documentation, and biopsies.
• Assisting in the treatment and removal of cutaneous basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, as well as cysts and nevi, through electrodessication or curettage, and surgical excisions.
• Help prepare and complete patient documentation, including clinical notes and procedural records.

• Assisted in patient scheduling and management for high-risk skin cancer consultations.
• Coordinated communication between patients and medical staff regarding treatment plans.
• Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.

• Leading an independent research project aimed at identifying a virome biomarker to stratify high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) patients. This work aims to implement the developed biomarker testing technique in hospital-based settings to enable earlier intervention and monitoring, thereby reducing costs and delays associated with late detection of elevated cSCC risk.
• Collaborating with mentor and other lab members to investigate how cutaneous commensal viruses may activate or enhance anti-tumor immune responses across multiple cancer types.

• Published 3 Co-author papers. Another Co-author paper in progress.

• Promoted personal growth, learning, and service through active participation in Chi Omega sorority.
• Directed social affairs by communicating and coordinating with venue directors, advisors, and members to plan events that fostered community and connection.

• Member of a hip hop, jazz, and interdisciplinary dance team that produces original choreography for semester performances, collaborating closely with teammates to develop creative concepts, staging, and performance quality.
• Choreographed multiple pieces and taught them during open classes that are accessible to the broader Tufts community, fostering an inclusive environment that encouraged dancers of all experience levels to explore movement and artistic expression.

• Completed intensive coursework in tumor immunology, immune checkpoint blockade, and adoptive cell therapies under supervision of Harvard affiliated immunologist.
• Conducted independent literature synthesis on CAR-T engineering strategies for overcoming solid tumor barriers.
• Published review: Progress and Prospects of CAR-T Therapy for the Treatment of Solid Tumors. MISBP. 2023;74.

• Provided companionship to elderly residents by lending a listening ear and engaging in meaningful conversation and cultural activities.
• Organized and participated in recreational activities including group dancing, calligraphy, and reading sessions, and assisted in planning and supporting special events such as Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year celebrations.
• Wrote and published a reflection article on the nursing home’s WeChat public account to raise awareness about volunteer shortages and advocate for greater community involvement at the Nursing home.

• Developed a solid-state lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery containing Si@GCNS (modified silicon anode) with Dr. Yang Na.
• Explore the effects and lifespan of solid-state Li-ion batteries compared to normal batteries.
• Familiarized with the theories and function of multiple equipments: Electrospinning, Land Battery Tester.
• Wrote a lab report including the purpose, process, results, and analysis of this experiment.

• Participated in molecular (plasmid construction) and cellular experiments (genome packing, transfection, In vitro) in Chineomed.
• Chigene data analysis (Bioinformatics + clinical research perspectives).
• Learn about the functionalities of gene sequencing technologies.
• Study of molecular research progresses in domestic and foreign countries including classic cases.
• Receives a certificate of completion of this internship.

• Wrote a research paper with Oxford's Marta Madureira to analyze biomarkers to diagnose Alzheimer's disease.
• Paper focused on tau proteins, β-amyloid plaques, and neurofibrillary tangles in brain parenchyma.
• Attended weekly lectures and discussions with Researcher Marta Madureira to gain a foundational understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.
• Analyzed published articles to acquire newest research progresses in neurodegenerative diseases.

• Learned about various therapeutic methods: Hypnosis, Art therapy, Dance therapy, Neuroanalysis.
• Experienced non-invasive therapies and diagnostic techniques: Surveys, Art and Dance therapy.
• Learned the effects of these therapies by hearing a former patient discuss her experiences.
• Attended rotations with doctors and observed how they interact with patients suffering from depression and anxiety.
• Analyzed and discussed about real life cases with the class.

• Publicized charity organizations on social media platforms to fundraise money to purchase ventilators & masks to fight COVID-19; supported flood-hit in Henan in 2021.
• Created fundraising posters and upload them on social media: Wechat and Instagram stories.
• Answer questions about the purpose of the donations and how they will support the COVID event.
• Share COVID-19 updates such as real-life stories and new medical progresses on social media to raise public awareness.