Bridget Li
About Bridget Li
Bridget Li is a Graduate Research Assistant at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in research and teaching, with experience in computational biology, cancer research, and quantitative trading.
Work at Broad Institute
Bridget Li has been employed as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2023. In this role, she conducts computational analysis of spatial transcriptomics data, contributing to research in computational biology. Her work at Broad Institute aligns with her academic background in both computer science and molecular biology.
Education and Expertise
Bridget Li is pursuing a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Science and Molecular Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, expected to complete in 2024. She previously earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in the same fields from MIT, graduating in 2023. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in both computational methods and biological sciences.
Background in Research and Teaching
Bridget Li has a diverse background in research and teaching. She has worked as a Tech Instructor in international settings, including the MIT-Brazil Program and Tech2Peace in Israel. Her research experience includes roles as an Undergraduate Researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the MIT Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, where she focused on cancer research and computational biology.
Internship Experience
Bridget Li has completed several internships that highlight her versatility and skill set. She served as a Research Intern at D. E. Shaw Research for three months in 2023, focusing on quantitative research. Additionally, she interned as a Quantitative Trading Intern at Optiver and as a Data Science Intern at REX, gaining experience in both finance and data analysis.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Before her current role, Bridget Li worked in various positions that contributed to her professional development. She was a Line Worker at Chipotle Mexican Grill in 2020 and served as a Student Researcher at The University of Texas at Austin from 2018 to 2020. These roles provided her with valuable skills in teamwork and communication.