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Wasila Sun

Wasila Sun

Camp Cardiac Student

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    4th Year Bio + Pre-Med @ University of California-Los Angeles

  • Education

    • Park Hill High School

      2016 - 2020
      High School Diploma General Studies

      Activities and Societies: Math Club (President), Trojan Mentors (President of Communications, Mentor), Conservation Club (Member and Volunteer), National Honor Society, Student Council, Junior and Senior Executive Council, A+ Program (Volunteer, 200+ hours) Completed 13 AP Courses

    • UCLA

      2020 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree Biology, General (on the pre-medicine/pre-health track) Senior

      Activities and Societies: School on Wheels at UCLA (Advocacy and Outreach Director, Former Recruitment Director, Admin), Asian Pacific Health Corps (Short Term Research Project, Long Term Research Project x2), UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal Review Board, College Honors Program, Care Extenders, Association for Chinese-Americans (ACA), LA Girl Gains

  • Experience

    • University of Missouri-Kansas City

      Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
      Camp Cardiac Student

      Absorbed valuable information about cardiovascular ailments and anatomy from guest lecturers at the University of Missouri, Kansas City; hands-on practice of dissection (pig's heart), suturing, and learning within the UMKC School of Medicine Cadaver Lab; awarded best capstone presentation with my presentation of cardiac myopathy

    • UC San Diego

      Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
      Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research Cancer Workshop Student

      UC San Diego Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research Cancer WorkshopStudied under renowned cancer researcher Dr. Cheryl Jorcyk; performed wetlab work including Western Blot analyses, gel electrophoresis, reverse transcriptase PCR, and flow cytometry; compounded accumulated knowledge into capstone research presentation on primary myelofibrosis, a variation of bone marrow cancer

    • St. Luke's Hospital

      Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
      Intern, St. Luke's North Hospital

      80+ hours of shadowing health care professionals, rotations in various specialties (emergency room, gastroenterology, wound care, intensive care unit, etc.) mainly at St. Luke's North Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri; strengthened necessary skills of conflict resolution, bedside manner, and problem-solving through real-time experienceThrough Park Hill Professional Studies Aspiring Medical Professionals Program

    • UCLA

      Nov 2020 - May 2021
      Data Lead, Researcher (Asian Pacific Health Corps Short Term Research Project)

      Spearheaded a literature review and data analysis of 1500+ cell data sets from 2015-2021, in collaboration with a team, to pinpoint how intersectional factors (socioeconomic status, education level, English proficiency, immigration year, etc.) impacts Asian-Pacific Islander biometric health outcomes gathered at Asian Pacific Health Corps-hosted health fairs; accomplished end goal of poster presentation at UCLA's Undergraduate Research Week

    • UCLA

      Aug 2021 - now
      Facilitator, Researcher (Asian Pacific Health Corps Long Term Research Project)

      Heads weekly research team meetings; facilitates project success by coordinating with data, manuscript, literature review, and methods leads

    • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

      Aug 2021 - now
      Senior Research Assistant, Eghbali Lab

      Under Dr. Mansoureh Eghbali, Dr. Lejla Medzikovic, and PhD candidate Laila AryanCurrently working with Dr. Lejla Medzikovic on her project relating to the role of proteoglycan, Asporin, on pulmonary hypertension developmentCo-author for presentations at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2022, American Society of Anesthesiologists General Meeting 2022, and the International Congress on Cardiac Problems in Pregnancy 2022

    • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

      Sept 2022 - now
      Assistant Department Coordinator, Care Extender

      Sweeps assigned departments within Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center to ensure working Care Extenders provide quality care; efficiently communicates with department coordinator, nurses, doctors, Care Partners, and other Care Extenders

    • UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal

      Nov 2022 - now
      Review Board, UCLA's Undergraduate Science Journal

      Assess validity of scientific methods and conclusions within submitted scientific manuscripts according to Undergraduate Science Journal's extensive publishing criterion; comments on worthiness for publishing

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Working with Mice in Research

      CITI Program
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Working with Rats in Research Settings

      CITI Program
      Jul 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Animal Research (ARC General Certification Test)

      CITI Program
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • UCLA HIPAA

      CITI Program
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Human Research - Social & Behavioral Researchers & Staff

      CITI Program
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

      American Heart Association
      Oct 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Wasila Sun
      Dean's Honors List University of California, Los Angeles Mar 2023 Given to students who have recorded a GPA of 3.75+ during the quarter while maintaining 12+ graded units. Dean's Honors List:Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Winter 2023
    • Awarded to Wasila Sun
      Scientist.com STEM Research NIL Award Winner 2023 Scientist.com Jan 2023
    • Awarded to Wasila Sun
      College Honors Program University of California, Los Angeles Sep 2020 2020-2021
    • Awarded to Wasila Sun
      National AP Scholar College Board Jul 2020 Awarded to those who possess an average score of 4 or higher on a five-point scale on all AP Exams taken and scored four or higher on eight or more of these exams.
    • Awarded to Wasila Sun
      Missouri Scholars 100 Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals May 2020 Named as one of the top 100 graduating high school seniors in the state of Missouri based on exceptional scholarship, citizenship, and reliability within the academic and extracurricular spheres.
    • Awarded to Wasila Sun
      51st Pitt State University Math Relays, 3rd Place Potpourri Individual Pitt State University Mar 2020
    • Awarded to Wasila Sun
      Featured in Prepared by Park Hill Series Park Hill School District Dec 2019 Park Hill High School District Newsletter, Youtube/Facebook Interview, TV
    • Awarded to Wasila Sun
      Broadridge National Merit Special Scholarship Recipient 2019 Broadridge, Collegeboard, National Merit Aug 2019
    • Awarded to Wasila Sun
      National Merit Commended Scholar CollegeBoard, National Merit May 2019
    • Awarded to Wasila Sun
      MSHSAA State Large Group SSA Choir Division I Ranking Missouri State High School Activities Association May 2016
    • Awarded to Wasila Sun
      MAMA Regionals Junior Piano Competition 1st Place Mid-America Music Association 57th Annual Festival Superior de Solo

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity
      Habitat for HumanityAssociated with Wasila Sun

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Harvesters--The Community Food Network on Aug 2016
      Harvesters--The Community Food NetworkAssociated with Wasila Sun

    • Mathematics Tutor

      Issued by School on Wheels, Inc. on Sept 2021
      School on Wheels, Inc.Associated with Wasila Sun

    • Teaching Assistant and Volunteer

      Issued by A+ Program on Oct 2017
      A+ ProgramAssociated with Wasila Sun

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Mid-Continent Public Library on Jun 2019
      Mid-Continent Public LibraryAssociated with Wasila Sun