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Science Writing
Scientific breakthroughs are remarkable achievements, but transforming them into real-world solutions that benefit society is an even greater challenge. Beyond individual discoveries lie practical implications and implementation hurdles. Writing pushes me to think critically and helps me gain a perspective that reveals science's true impact – not just in laboratories, but in our everyday lives.
Scholastic Art & Writing Award
(Gold Key)
Title: ​No Data Is An Island: Accelerating AI-Driven Drug Discovery Through Global Collaboration
Inspired by the insights of Dr. Efthimios Kaxiras and Dr. Leo Anthony Celi at HSRC, whose presentations illuminated three critical challenges: integrating AI into research, translating laboratory findings into clinical applications, and overcoming the bottlenecks AI faces in healthcare implementation.
Harvard International Reivew
Academic Writing Contest
(Bronze Medal)
Title: ​CRISPR: A Bumpy Path to Genetic Equality​
I first encountered CRISPR in my science class. I was amazed that a simple organism like archaea possesses such ingenious defense mechanisms against viruses. Even more fascinating was how scientists transformed this natural system into powerful gene-editing tools for human therapeutics, successfully treating previously incurable diseases. Driven by this interest, I began exploring scientific journals such as MIT Technology Review and Scientific American, where I learned about cases like CRISPR babies and the ethical considerations that must guide the application of such revolutionary technologies.
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Cambridge Re:think
Essay Competition
(Honourable Mention)
Title: Rewriting the Code of Life: How Gene Therapy is Revolutionizing Medicine
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Inspired by the remarkable story of a "butterfly boy" - a patient with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare genetic condition that makes skin as fragile as butterfly wings. Through gene therapy, he found healing from a condition that once meant a lifetime of pain and constant medical care. This breakthrough case exemplifies how gene therapy is transforming the landscape of modern medicine, offering hope where once there seemed to be none.