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Undergraduate Research Assistant: Department of Pediatric Rheumatology at McMaster University
Undergraduate Research Assistant: Department of Pediatric Rheumatology at McMaster University
September 2026 – Present: The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is one of the most challenging times for individuals with chronic conditions, and is particularly difficult for patients with rheumatology conditions. The transition is often compared to "falling off a cliff," where young adults will lose the large pediatric teams and parental support, and are expected to develop independence with their healthcare needs. This often leads to reduced interaction with the healthcare system, worsening conditions that could otherwise be managed.
Under Dr. Michelle Batthish and Dr. Karen Beattie, I am working on the TRACER research trial. This is a Randomized Control Trial that is being used to measure the validity of monthly virtual coaching sessions, in addition to a digital Transition Toolkit, in supporting this transition period. This country-wide study is operating at six Canadian sites, and is aiming to verify and refine the use of digital technology and mentorship services to educate youth and simplify one of the most difficult transitions for chronic healthcare.
Vineland Research and Innovation Center: Co-op
Vineland Research and Innovation Center: Co-op
July 2025 – August 2025: While I worked on several initiatives during this co-op, my main research project involved evaluating the synergy between native predators, particularly Dicyphus hesperus and Chrysoperla carnea (left), and various biopesticides.
Horticultural practices have significant challenges with pests eating crops, with the Thrips genus being one of the most difficult to control. Synthetic pesticides are often used to kill Thrips, but these pose major health and environmental consequences. Multiple alternatives are under development, and one strategy is using the aforementioned native predators to eat these pests. Colloquially, using the "good bugs" to eat the "bad bugs." Another strategy is using fungus-derived biopesticides to kill pests without harming people.
The challenge, however, is these microscopic pests being nearly impossible to eradicate; these solutions alone will not solve our problems. My research involved measuring the physiological effects of various biopesticides on native predators to determine which combinations could be used simultaneously in controlling pest populations.
Healthy Competition: AI-Powered Fitness Tracking and Running Competitions
Healthy Competition: AI-Powered Fitness Tracking and Running Competitions
May 2024 – November 2025: This Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair project was a year-long culmination of everything I love most: competition, fitness, and software development. Using a custom AI model that designs personalized fitness goals, coupled with a second model that groups users with similar abilities, this fitness tracker explored AI and competition synergy for enhancing exercise motivation. The project earned me a bronze medal and a $1,000 prize.
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