Alina Wang

• Researched the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia and analyzed KarXT and its experimental data.
• Delved into the intricate realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to discover how schizophrenia is perceived and treated with my mentor.

• Following psychiatrists, and delved into schizophrenia treatment, medications, and rehabilitation.
• Gained practical experience through patient interviews, diagnosis, and case study treatment.

• Guided by a Columbia University Irving Medical Center instructor, I delved into gene editing and its relevance to Alzheimer's disease. Conducting hands-on experiments, I authored a paper titled "Application Prospect of Gene Editing for APP Gene in Alzheimer's Disease Based on the Basic Principle of CRISPR-Cas9 Technology," which was published in the World Journal of Compound Medicine in February 2022.
• Learned the practical experience of multiple research methods and understood some cutting-edge theories and meta-analysis techniques in this field.

• Provide humane care and socialization training to shelter dogs, and observe and assess dogs' behavior and health
• Introducing dogs to potential adopters and ensuring safe interactions between dogs and potential adopters

I co-founded this organization with a friend, recruiting over 20 members.

Raised awareness about domestic violence and gynecological diseases through articles, posters, and initiated a sanitary napkin supply box program in high school and local community with school funding.

• Promote mental health knowledge, help clarify stigma and misunderstanding, provide mental health assistance and mental health resources
• Designed eye-catching promotional materials, driving increased event attendance and participation rates.
• Utilized strong typography skills to create visually striking print materials that captured attention and conveyed key messages clearly.

• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
• Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
• Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.

• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
• Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.

• Provided one-on-one classes with students.
• Empowered students by incorporating choice-based assignments that allowed them to explore their personal interests within the context of course material.
• Improved student retention through the implementation of creative teaching strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
• Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding student performance and areas for growth or improvement.

Delved into major global issues and conducted a survey on discrimination against international students.
Conducted a survey-based research survey, which also included interviews and opinion collection, and conducted data analysis. I learned research and analysis skills, and developed leadership and communication skills with different people.