I have always had a keen interest in cancer biology and truly enjoy learning about different topics in it. I have worked on different research
projects on breast cancer and ovarian cancer during my high school and undergraduate,
which further fueled my interest. I am a Biology major with a minor in Bioengineering. My
goal is to integrate my Biology background with engineering aspects to do further research
on cancer treatments.
In my weekly basis, I worked on making mimics of
the extracellular matrix using hydrogels in the lab and every so often
interviewed professionals in the cancer treatment field. Working in the lab has allowed me to use different techniques
and knowledge on how to synthesize the hydrogels as well as learn from
each trial and error during my experiments. I also gained a lot of crucial information by meeting with
oncologists, surgeons and nurse practitioners. Interviews conducted with professionals
determined the issues with current cancer treatments and limitations on nanotechnology-based drug delivery system.
I’ve enjoyed every moment that I worked on this
project. My mentors have very supportive and helped me throughout this project.
I have discovered much knowledge by working in the lab and interviewing
professionals. I got fascinated by how Bioengineers could play a crucial role in developing materials and devices which
aid in cancer research. I plan on continuing this research further in the future
and hopefully, we would be able to make a difference by bringing a new beneficial method in cancer treatment.
