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Emily Zhang

Emily Zhang - Harvard University

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Harvard University

Subjects

Genome Editing, Directed Evolution, Computational Design, Chemical Biology, Molecular Delivery

Achievements

Harvard Certificate of Distinction in Teaching; BS in Chemical Biology with a Data Science minor from UC Berkeley (3.960/4.0 GPA), Highest Honors in the Major and in General Scholarship; Koo Liu Siok Han Award; Dean's List; GRE 337; SAT 1590

About

Emily is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at Harvard University developing precision genome editing technologies through directed evolution, computational design, and novel delivery methods. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a BS in Chemical Biology and a minor in Data Science, and has extensive experience tutoring high school students in advanced biology and chemistry.

Discipline

Physical Sciences

Academic Achievements

Harvard University PhD Candidate in Chemistry; Certificate of Distinction in Teaching; GRE: 337 UC Berkeley BS in Chemical Biology, Data Science minor; GPA: 3.960/4.0; SAT: 1590; Honors: Highest Honors in the Major, Highest Honors in General Scholarship, Koo Liu Siok Han Award, Dean’s List Spring 2019, Fall 2020, Spring 2021

Teaching & Mentoring Experience

Summer 2025: Tutor for high school students in advanced biology and chemistry topics Spring 2025: Tutor for high school students in advanced biology and chemistry topics Fall 2024: Mentor for first-year graduate student Summer 2024: Tutor for high school students in advanced biology and chemistry topics Fall 2023: Laboratory teaching fellow for CHEM 30 (Organic Chemistry); mentor for rotation student and first-year graduate student Spring 2022: Laboratory teaching fellow for CHEM 20 (Organic Chemistry)

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Brown University

Josh is an MD-PhD candidate at Brown University. His research interests are in aging, neurodegeneration, and Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis. He aspires to become a neurosurgeon and a neuroscientist.

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London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

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