Karen P.
About Karen P.
Karen P. is a Research Assistant at the Meiler Lab at Vanderbilt University, currently involved in multiple research and internship roles in bioinformatics and biotechnology.
Current Roles
Karen P. is actively engaged in multiple professional and academic roles. She is currently a Research Assistant at the Meiler Lab at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, conducting computational biochemistry research. In addition, she is an Undergraduate Student Researcher at The SyBBURE Searle Undergraduate Research Program, also based at Vanderbilt University. Karen is further contributing her expertise as a Bioinformatics Intern at Roche, where she is involved in processing in-house data using Python. Additionally, Karen serves on the VandyHacks Operations Committee in Pleasanton, California.
Previous Experience
Karen P. has accumulated valuable experience through various past roles. She was a Student Consultant in Biomedicine at Open Avenues Career Pathways in Pleasanton, California, for two months in 2022. Prior to that, she worked for six months from 2020 to 2021 with Fishbowl Challenge on the New Water Paradigm project. These roles have provided her with a broad range of skills and experiences in the fields of biomedicine and innovative water solutions.
Education and Expertise
Karen P. is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Vanderbilt University, with an expected graduation in 2024. She has a strong foundation from her high school education at Foothill High School, where she graduated with a 4.21 GPA. Her academic background equips her with robust skills in computer science, particularly in areas intersecting with biology. Additionally, at Roche, she has applied Object Oriented Programming and Pandas in Python to process data and transitioned R code into Python.
Skills and Interests
Karen P. has a strong interest in the intersection of biotech and entrepreneurship, particularly involving computer science and biology. Her technical skills include proficiency in Object Oriented Programming, Pandas in Python, and translating R code into Python. Beyond her professional interests, Karen enjoys various hobbies such as cooking, baking, and watching food-related videos. She also engages in fitness activities, including ping pong, resistance training, and surfing.
Professional Presentations
During her time at Roche, Karen P. had the opportunity to present her projects to a panel of bioinformatics scientists. Her presentations also reached over 500 other interns during group meetings and the final intern showcase. These experiences have bolstered her communication skills and her ability to convey complex scientific information effectively to a diverse audience.