Splash Biography

Brief Biographical Sketch:

Justin Fan is an undergraduate student at Yale University majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. He has a strong passion for research, with extensive experience in oncology and molecular biology. Throughout high school, he contributed to several research projects at Yale and the University of Pennsylvania, co-authoring multiple publications on topics ranging from CpG island methylation in lung cancer to e-cigarette-induced gene regulation in mice. He is proficient in data analysis tools like R and has worked with genomic datasets from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Currently, he is studying cancer genomics at the Dimitrova Lab.

Justin's is an aspiring dentist, where he has shadowed and assisted dental professionals, gaining hands-on experience in surgical procedures, patient care, and radiographic imaging. Additionally, he balances his scientific pursuits with a love for music, serving as the saxophone principal in the Davenport Pop Orchestra at Yale and performing solos in various concerts.

Committed to fostering community engagement, Justin has co-led cultural events and organized charitable initiatives through student organizations like his high school's Asian-American Student Alliance and Yale's Chinese American Student Association. His diverse experiences in research, leadership, and music highlight a dynamic and driven individual passionate about both science and service.

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