Aiden is originally from Bellevue, Washington. He is majoring in Biology on the B.S. track at Emory University. In his free time Aiden enjoys mountain biking and reading. He joined Liang Lab in order to learn more information about RSV and gain knowledge on biochemistry research.
Undergraduate Intern: May 2023 - August 2023
Jay Patel Undergraduate Intern
Jay Patel, originally from Frisco Texas, is currently pursuing a neuroscience and behavioral biology major at Emory University. During high school, he conducted an independent work study focused on the behavior and analysis of various microbes. He conducted multiple lab experiments and wrote papers on his findings and skills developed in the lab. Additionally, Jay has interned at the Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Plano, Texas, where he learned clinical skills in the day surgery unit and shadowed healthcare professionals from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). At Emory, Jay serves as the president of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative, which aims to promote lung cancer screening for high-risk individuals and in conjunction contribute to ongoing research projects at the Liang Laboratory.
Undergraduate Intern: May 2023 - August 2023
Ashley Shi High School Intern
Ashley Shi, originally from Chengdu Shude High School in Sichuan, China, possesses a diverse interest in the natural sciences, encompassing biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Passionate about exploring teenagers' sleep issues, Ashley wholeheartedly participated in a dedicated group project, recognized and rewarded by China HOSA - Future Health Professionals. Additionally, she actively contributes to online volunteering initiatives, focusing her efforts on biology and related fields.Ashley's achievements in mathematics further highlight her intellectual prowess. She received prestigious accolades, triumphing in renowned competitions such as the American Mathematics Competition 12, Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge, British Mathematical Olympiad, among others.
High School Intern: May 2023 - August 2023
Athena Yang High School Intern
Athena is from Duluth, Georgia and is a rising junior at The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. She has a passion for science and enjoys exploring different science fields through joining different science clubs at her school. She is a member of Robotics, Science Olympiad, and Medfinity, and is a regional finalist for 3 events in the 2022-2023 Science Olympiad season. In her free time, Athena enjoys playing the viola in district and state level symphonies and hanging out with her friends. She joined the Liang Lab to broaden her knowledge on biochemistry which will help her in prospective science careers and majors in the future.
High School Intern: May 2023 - August 2023
Lan Wen Undergraduate Intern
Lan Wen is originally from China. She is currently a sophomore major in Biology and philosophy at Emory University. It is her first time working in an official research lab. She is looking forward to work with other students to explore about virus.