
IPQ Literature Review – Empathy in ASD Populations May 2023 – April 2024
Independent research project investigating empathy discrepancies across age, gender, and IQ in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Conducted systematic literature review, analysed 10+ peer-reviewed papers, and produced a structured academic essay.
XLAB Research Programme – Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Summer 2024
Conducted behavioural experiments on AD and PD mouse models, including new object recognition, Y-maze, pole climbing, hanging tests, and ELISA. Compared pathological mechanisms between neurodegenerative diseases and identified individual differences in disease progression.
Brain Bee – 3rd Place (2024); Participation Award (2022)
British Biology Olympiad (BBO) – Global Silver (2023)
International Biology Olympiad (IBO) – Commended (2022)
USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) – Bronze (2024)
Chemistry Competition (CCC) – Silver (2024), Bronze (2023)
I am a motivated and curious first-year neuroscience student with a genuine passion for understanding neurological disease and developing personalised therapies. My experience spans laboratory work, independent research and science communication. I bring an optimistic, collaborative and patient approach to everything I do, and I am eager to contribute meaningfully to research beyond the classroom.