
Technical Electives at MIT:
- Cellular & Tissue Biomechanics - 20.310
- Systems Microbiology - 20.106
- Intro to Optimization Methods - 15.053
- Number Theory - 18.781
- Probability and Random Variables - 18.440
- Statistics for Applications - 18.443
- Intro to Computational Molecular Biology - 18.417
Stephanie Yaung
Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering, MIT, 2010
Professional Experience
Principal Scientist, Medical & Scientific Affairs Bioinformatics Liaison
- Roche Sequencing Solutions
- Lead and grow a global team of bioinformatics scientists to complete analyses for clinical studies that showcase medical value and enable product development feedback
- Collaborate in cross-functional teams to develop next-generation sequencing-based diagnostic assays that will help change the standard of care in clinical oncology
Intern, Late Stage Pharmaceutical & Processing Development
- Genentech
- Probed biophysical properties of protein-ion binding using isothermal titration calorimetry and detected ion-specific binding interaction that could affect therapeutic formulations
Intern, Analytical Development & Commercialization
- Merck & Co. Inc.
- Built MATLAB scripts for real-time monitoring of crystallization across production scales
Intern, Molecular Diagnostics R&D and Marketing
- Agilent Technologies
- Engineered Tecan automation workflow of diagnostic chip assay that reduced hands-on operator time by 60%
- Spearheaded new collaboration while conducting phone survey of top 100 US lab directors
Educational Experience
MIT Minor(s):
- Mathematics
- Biology
MIT Concentration(s):
- Economics
Participation in Programs:
- MIT Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
- MIT Student/Alumni Externship Program
- MIT VentureShip Program
Undergraduate Research Experiences:
- Sasisekharan Lab - Generated database of protein structural information for molecular modeling tools and conducted cell-based assays to assess candidate small molecules for anti-viral activity
- MIT Sloan School of Management (with Professor Ed Roberts) - Performed regression analysis of alumni entrepreneurship trends at MIT & Tsinghua University
- Khademhosseini Lab - Launched study of microscale technologies for embryonic stem cell differentiation and cardiac regeneration
- UCSF Medical Center - Constructed a finite element model of the aortic root based on measured material properties and performed computational simulations to evaluate a cardiothoracic surgical procedure
- InVivo Therapeutics, Cambridge, MA - Assisted CEO in business strategy to address global acute spinal cord injury market for stem cell-polymer technology
Publications/Posters:
- G Zhou, A Moment, S Yaung, A Cote, T Hu. Evolution and Application of an Automated Platform for the Development of Crystallization Processes. Organic Process Research & Development 17:1320-1329 (2013).
- PB Matthews, C Jhun, S Yaung, AN Azadani, JM Guccione, L Ge, EE Tseng. Finite Element Modeling of the Pulmonary Autograft at Systemic Pressure before Remodeling. Journal of Heart Valve Disease 20:45-52 (2011).
- PB Matthews, S Yaung, AN Azadani, N Jaussaud, C Jhun, JM Guccione, TS Guy, EE Tseng. "Pulmonary Autograft Wall Stress Calculation With Finite Element Modeling." Biennial Meeting of the Society for Heart Valve Disease, Berlin, Germany. June 27-30, 2009.
- P Dhawan*, S Yaung*, H Uppal*, D Puppala, M Sweeney, J Murray, P Hajek, E Oquendo, C Wilson, N Priedigkeit, D Goldstein, D Misner, S Platz, R Capaldi, K Kolaja. "The Role of Mitochondrial Toxicity in the Cardiotoxicity of Small Molecule Kinase Inhibitors." Annual Meeting of the Society of Toxicology, Baltimore, Maryland. March 15-19, 2009.
Activities, interests and hobbies:
- Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association - Mentor for middle/high school science fair projects
- MIT Biomedical Engineering Society, Cambridge MA - Co-President (2009), Co-Publicity Chair (2008 - 2009), Treasurer (2007 - 2008)
- MIT Undergraduate Association Student Committee on Educational Policy - Program Coordinator (2007 - 2008)
- Network of Sloan Undergraduate Women - Member
- K-12 science mentorship and volunteering at MIT through Tau Beta Pi and ScienceExpo