About Me

Hi, I'm Yuqin! I've always been passionate about math, physics, and probably twenty other subjects, so MARC has been an amazing opportunity to explore my interests. I started off interested in nuclear fusion and high-temperature superconductors. Then, because of this article about axon-like active signal transmission, I entered a very niche field of biophysics, looking at neural oscillations. Ever since I watched A Beautiful Mind a couple of years ago, I've been fascinated by schizophrenia. Eventually, I focused on abnormal neural oscillations within schizophrenia patients and shifted my focus slightly after connecting with my mentor to research how social determinants of health affect the development of schizophrenia. This project has been an opportunity for me to connect my passion for social justice with science. 

Personal

I have 2 cats (Kiki and Fern) who are the light of my life. At school, I'm on the Track and Field team. I also lead the Asian Student Organization and am a part of the COD planning committee, Admissions fellows leadership, Math Night, and Crossroads. Outside of school, I volunteer at the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and work as a swim instructor, teaching adaptive swim lessons at the YMCA. In my free time, I love to paint, bake, and snowboard.