Stephanie Lux
About Stephanie Lux
Stephanie Lux serves as an NCI Postbaccalaureate Research Trainee at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University and has experience in various research and leadership roles.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Stephanie Lux has been serving as an NCI Postbaccalaureate Research Trainee at the National Institutes of Health since 2021. Her role is based in Bethesda, Maryland, where she participates in the National Cancer Institute's Surgical Oncology Program. This position allows her to engage in significant research activities, contributing to advancements in cancer treatment and surgical techniques.
Education and Expertise
Stephanie Lux completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at Cornell University from 2017 to 2021. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles as they apply to the medical field. She is currently engaged in pre-MSTP (Medical Scientist Training Program) activities, indicating her intention to pursue a combined MD-PhD degree in the future.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Stephanie Lux held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as an Engineering Learning Initiatives Tutor at Cornell University from 2018 to 2020, where she supported fellow students in their engineering studies. In 2020, she served as a Summer Research Fellow at the Mayo Clinic for one month, gaining valuable research experience. Additionally, she was the President of the Cornell Chapter of Engineers for a Sustainable World from 2020 to 2021.
Early Career Roles
Stephanie Lux's early career included a position as an Action Water Sports Representative at Pine Lake Marina in 2017, where she worked for three months. This role provided her with customer service experience and skills in a recreational setting, contributing to her diverse professional background.