Amanda Gong

Global Challenge: Health

Bio:

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, I am a junior studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. I come from a small town where I actively engage within my community, focusing on suicide prevention, overdose harm reduction, and racial covenants. In this, I developed a strong commitment to community engagement and public service, which continues to shape both my academic and professional interests.

I am particularly interested in biotechnology and its potential to improve public health. I have gained hands-on research experience as a laboratory research intern at the University of Bristol, where I conducted independent research on acoustic soundwave patterning in MDA cells. During this experience, I designed and troubleshot a soundwave patterning device, and cultured and analyzed cells using aseptic techniques.

Outside of school, you can find me cooking and experimenting with new recipes, taking ballet, and thrifting at local thrift shops and flea markets!