MICROSOFT OFFICE
ADVANCED
MATLAB
INTERMEDIATE
CAD
BASIC
PYTHON
INTERMEDIATE
SPSS
BASIC
ELECTRONIC DATA CAPTURE SYSTEMS
PROFICIENT
RED BLOOD CELL AGGREGATION RESEARCH
AUGUST 2016 - PRESENT
The fall of my senior year, I began conducting research with Dr. Mary Frame of the Biomedical Engineering Department at Stony Brook University. Our project focused on erythrocyte aggregation and a proposed mechanism involving fibrinogen binding. It was determined that the ability of fibrinogen to induce aggregation varied depending on fibrinogen purity and the presence of certain plasma components. During the spring semester, the research involved gathering information regarding the erythrocyte membrane and potential deformations that effect aggregation. This year, I plan to develop and defend a thesis with my master's degree to investigate the conduction of endothelial damage in blood vessels of the small intestine.
INNOVATIVE BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF
AUGUST 2016 - PRESENT
As part of my senior design project with Dr. Wei Yin, I worked with four other Biomedical Engineering seniors to redesign the blood pressure cuff. Our goal was to design a single cuff that accommodates multiple arm sizes and eliminates the Velcro component to allow for effective cleaning of the cuff. We are currently developing our fourth generation prototype, seeking funding, and gathering information to potentially file for a provisional patent.
Research Experiences
"One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore."
ANDREÂ GIDE
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
While majoring in biomedical engineering, I participated in the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Campus-Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT), Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SBVAC), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program.
MASTER OF SCIENCE, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
I am currently pursuing a master's degree in biomedical engineering, with classes focusing on medical imaging modalities and biomechanical concepts. In conjunction with the degree, I plan to develop and defend a thesis.
Academic Experience
LEARNING AND LIVING
AUGUST 2015 - PRESENT
Assisting with clinical research has contributed to my desire to study medicine. It has provided me with a unique experience that combines patient contact with first-hand exposure to the logistics of clinical trials. In addition to learning about the process of clinical trials, I became submerged in the field of interventional cardiology, learning the pathophysiology of patient conditions, medications, and interventional techniques. Learning how to effectively communicate with patients through facilitating informed consent, conducting baseline assessments, and obtaining follow-up information has improved my ability to quickly assess concerns and communicate possible resolutions to difficulties they may be experiencing. Through the various types of studies, I have been introduced to many different clinical positions that are essential to each patient’s medical care. This experience has increased my drive to have a direct role in each patient's care.
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR, STONY BROOK MEDICINE
MAY 2017Â - AUGUST 2017
JUNE 2016 - AUGUST 2016
During the summer, Stony Brook University hosts over one hundred high school students who live in the dormitories and work in research laboratories on campus. A first aid unit is staffed with emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to provide the high school students with basic first aid and coordination for transport to the hospital when necessary. My partner and I were available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to give assistance to the EMTs.
SUMMER CONFERENCES EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
AUGUSTÂ 2015Â - AUGUST 2016
Throughout my junior year, I was a mentor of six freshman women entering Stony Brook University. The role involved meeting as a group for several hours each week, where I assisted them with course materials, major requirements, and provided advice regarding campus life and personal conflicts. The goal was to minimize the stress associated with the transition from high school to college and foster friendships that last beyond the year. In addition, all of the freshman mentors met separately each week to identify common challenges faced by the freshman and host skill-building events throughout the year to help alleviate those obstacles.
WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (WISE) MENTOR, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Work Experiences
My Bio
I began training in Tae Kwon Do at the age of nine and achieved the level of instructor after practicing for six years. The responsibility of teaching classes at my home dojo came with the duty to oversee all personnel at the school. One day while working, a parent arrived who appeared intoxicated, warranting police involvement. My parents, both healthcare professionals, surprised me with their response upon hearing about the situation: they questioned me as to whether diabetes was the cause of the man’s inappropriate behavior. Once they explained the medical condition, I was shocked that my colleagues and I so easily assumed intoxication was the culprit. Due to my lack of knowledge, I likely delayed a man from receiving treatment for a medical emergency. I became fascinated by the immense influence that knowledge of biochemical processes and pathological conditions can have on daily life and began to seriously consider a career as a scientist. This motivation, along with my success in mathematics and physics courses led me to attain a Bachelor of Engineering in biomedical engineering. I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in biomedical engineering and aim to utilize the knowledge gained from my undergraduate education, leadership positions, clinical research and basic science research experiences will allow me to effectively work towards developing and defending an independent research project. I envision the knowledge I gain from the masters program, along with the knowledge I will gain independently, to aid in my ability to contribute to the scientific community and potentially positively serve the greater population.
AMY YOUNG
Portfolio & CV
Thank you for visiting my website! I am a graduate student at Stony Brook University studying biomedical engineering and I am currently conducting research under the supervision of Dr. Mary Frame. We are investigating the mechanisms for signal transduction among blood vessels of the intestine. Through graduate coursework and research participation, I hope to advance my understanding of scientific and engineering principles to contribute to the scientific community and medical advancements.