Elaine Nguyen
About Elaine Nguyen
Elaine Nguyen is a Health Scholar and Projects Coordinator at COPE Health Solutions, where she has worked since 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from California State University, Fullerton, and combines her artistic background with a passion for science.
Current Role at COPE Health Solutions
Elaine Nguyen has been working at COPE Health Solutions since 2015, where she holds the positions of Health Scholar, Hours Coordinator, and Projects Coordinator 3. Her role involves coordinating various health-related projects and managing scheduling and hours for health scholars at St. Mary's Medical Center. This position allows her to integrate her background in biology with practical experience in the healthcare field.
Education and Academic Background
Elaine Nguyen studied at California State University, Fullerton, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology/Biological Sciences from 2015 to 2019. She was accepted into the President's Scholar Program, a merit-based scholarship initiative for high-achieving students. Prior to this, she attended the Orange County School of the Arts from 2011 to 2015, where she focused on Creative Writing and graduated with a High School Diploma.
Previous Experience in Education and Internships
Elaine has held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Summer Premed Program Coach at UC Irvine School of Medicine in both 2016 and 2017, providing guidance to premed students. Additionally, she completed a Summer Internship at Orange County Social Services in 2014. At California State University, Fullerton, she served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in the Psychology Department in 2016.
Research Involvement at California State University, Fullerton
Currently, Elaine is involved in a research project at the Biological Sciences Department of California State University, Fullerton. Her research focuses on ubiquitin linkages in polyubiquitin modification of proteins targeted by P0, a viral suppressor of RNA silencing. This project allows her to apply her academic knowledge to practical scientific inquiries.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Elaine describes herself as competitive, organized, hard-working, and a slight perfectionist. These traits contribute to her effectiveness in both academic and leadership roles. She combines her artistic background with a passion for science, which she believes provides a unique perspective in her studies and professional endeavors.