Ashley Guo
About Ashley Guo
Ashley Guo serves as the Design Editor at The Brown Daily Herald, Inc. and is an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Brown University, with a strong interest in neurodegenerative disease research and multidisciplinary applications of science and humanities.
Work at The Brown Daily Herald
Ashley Guo has held multiple roles at The Brown Daily Herald, Inc. She has served as Design Editor since 2022, overseeing the visual aspects of the publication. Prior to this, she worked as Metro Section Editor for four months in 2022, where she managed local news coverage. Additionally, she was a Senior Staff Writer from 2021 to 2022, contributing articles and reports to the publication. Her experience at The Brown Daily Herald reflects her commitment to journalism and design.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Guo is currently pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, having started her studies in 2022. She completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree at Brown University from 2020 to 2024. Additionally, she has served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for the course Equilibrium, Rate, and Structure (CHEM 0330) at Brown University since 2021. Her educational background emphasizes her focus on science and medicine.
Background in Research
Ashley Guo has a background in scientific research, particularly in the field of neurodegenerative diseases. She participated as a Simons Summer Research Fellow at Stony Brook University in 2019, where she engaged in research for two months. In 2023, she worked as a Summer Intern at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden, Germany, for two months. These experiences highlight her dedication to advancing knowledge in her areas of interest.
Academic and Extracurricular Involvement
Ashley Guo completed her high school education at Palo Alto High School, where she was a student athlete and earned her High School Diploma from 2016 to 2020. Her involvement in athletics during her formative years reflects her commitment to balancing academics with extracurricular activities. This foundation has contributed to her multidisciplinary interests, which include the intersection of science, health, and the humanities.
Interests and Multidisciplinary Focus
Ashley Guo has expressed a keen interest in the multidisciplinary applications of science, health, and the humanities. She engages with these fields through various mediums, including journalism, literature, sociology, and music. This diverse range of interests informs her approach to both her studies and her work in journalism, allowing her to explore complex topics from multiple perspectives.