Trang Nguyen
About Trang Nguyen
Trang Nguyen is an Associate Computational Biologist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from Minerva University and has experience in research and education.
Work at Broad Institute
Trang Nguyen has been serving as an Associate Computational Biologist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2021. In this role, she conducts analyses aimed at understanding various diseases. The Broad Institute is known for its innovative research in genomics and biomedical science, and Trang's contributions support the institute's mission to improve human health through scientific discovery.
Education and Expertise
Trang Nguyen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Minerva University, where she studied from 2017 to 2021. Prior to this, she completed an 11-month program at Knowmads Hanoi in 2017. She also holds a High School Diploma from the Foreign Language Specialized School, which she attended from 2013 to 2016. Her educational background equips her with strong analytical skills applicable in computational biology.
Professional Background
Before joining the Broad Institute, Trang held several positions that contributed to her expertise in research and data analysis. She worked as a Research Assistant at Minerva Schools at KGI from 2020 to 2021 and as a Research Data Analyst at Kyungpook National University for three months in 2020. Additionally, she served as a Wellness Ambassador and Residence Hall Assistant at Minerva Schools from 2017 to 2018 and was a Teaching Assistant at Girls Who Code in 2019.
Passion for STEM Accessibility
Trang Nguyen is dedicated to making STEM fields more accessible to a wider audience. Her involvement with organizations like Girls Who Code reflects her commitment to education and outreach in technology and science. She actively seeks to promote inclusivity in STEM, aligning her professional work with her passion for education.
Interests and Hobbies
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Trang enjoys writing, hiking, and comedy. She has a strong interest in reading and writing research papers, which complements her work in computational biology. These interests contribute to her well-rounded perspective and approach to her career.