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Caleb Lian

Caleb Lian

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Neuroscience @ Duke University | Military Officer @ Singapore Armed Forces

  • Education

    • San Marino High School

      2017 - 2021
      High School Diploma General Studies

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Track & Field, Captain; Varsity Boys Cross Country, Member; Varsity Boys Soccer, Member; Leadership, Experience, Opportunity (LEO) Club, President; Lend-A-Paw Club, Vice-President; Link Crew, Commissioner & Leader; Caltech STEM Research; California Scholarship Federation

    • Duke University

      2023 - 2027
      Bachelor of Science - BS Neuroscience

    • SAFTI Military Institute

      2021 - 2022

  • Experience

    • Caltech

      Aug 2019 - May 2021
      Research Assistant

      Worked within the fields of abstract algebra and applied mathematics under Dr. Christopher Umans with a focus on group theory, algebraic complexity, and algorithms. Attempted to optimize matrix multiplication through the triple product property and multiplicative matchings.

    • Singapore Army

      Jun 2021 - now

      Platoon Commander, 929 Battalion. Led 80+ sergeants and troopers as a Platoon Commander in the 9th Battalion Singapore Infantry Regiment. Tasked with conventional operations, urban operations, and the protection of key military installations. 125/21 Infantry Officer Cadet Course. 50/21 Infantry Specialist Cadet Course. 03/21 Basic Military Training intake.

      • Lieutenant

        Apr 2023 - now

      • Second Lieutenant

        Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

      • Officer Cadet

        Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

      • Specialist Cadet

        Sept 2021 - Nov 2021

      • Recruit

        Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

    • UCLA Center for Prehospital Care

      May 2023 - Jul 2023
      Emergency Medical Technician

      Trained in cardiac, respiratory, medical, trauma, and obstetric emergencies. Provided basic life support (BLS) and patient transport services within the Los Angeles county.

    • Duke University School of Medicine

      Jan 2024 - now
      Eroglu Lab Research Assistant

      Studying the role of epigenetic histone modifications and cell adhesion molecules on astrocyte maturation through in-vivo mouse experiments and mouse cell cultures. Discovering glial contributions to functional neural circuits and to neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases.

    • Duke Lemur Center

      Jan 2024 - now
      Animal Husbandry Assistant

      Assist staff Primate Technicians with animal observations, the development of animal enrichment, diet preparation, sanitization of enclosures, and daily upkeep of the facility.

    • Duke University, Bass Connections

      Mar 2024 - now
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      Member of the ‘Rehabilitation in Ugandan Neurosurgical Transitional Care' research team.

    • Duke University

      Apr 2024 - now
      ACR Lab Research Assistant

      Studying the transition of the brain from an inactive to an active stage through drosophila; goal is to reveal the circuitry that generates spatiotemporal stereotypy (e.g. intrinsic muscle twitching) when the brain 'turns on'.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Emergency Medical Technician

      National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
      Jul 2023

    • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

      American Heart Association
      Jun 2023

    • Emergency Medical Technician (CA)

      State of California-Emergency Medical Services Authority
      Jul 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Caleb Lian
      Duke & Duke-NUS Pathway Duke-NUS Medical School Aug 2023 Conditional admission to Duke-NUS Medical School.
    • Awarded to Caleb Lian
      Specialist Cadet School - School Best Singapore Armed Forces Nov 2021 Top graduate in a cohort of 900 cadets from the Specialist Cadet School Foundation Term.
    • Awarded to Caleb Lian
      National AP Scholar CollegeBoard Jul 2021 Awarded to students in the United States who received scores of 4 or higher on eight or more AP Exams, with an average score of at least 4 on all exams taken.
    • Awarded to Caleb Lian
      Promethean Award San Marino High School May 2021 Awarded to a group of 15 graduates in lieu of a valedictorian.
    • Awarded to Caleb Lian
      Raman Manchanda Memorial Award San Marino High School May 2021 A scholarship awarded to the top graduate in the sciences and mathematics.
    • Awarded to Caleb Lian
      Scholar-Athlete Award Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Dec 2019

  • Volunteer Experience

    • DukeLine Coach

      Issued by Duke University on Apr 2024
      Duke UniversityAssociated with Caleb Lian

    • Soccer Referee

      Issued by AYSO on Aug 2017
      AYSOAssociated with Caleb Lian