Research Ambassadors

Isabelle Hwang '28

Isabelle Hwang headshot 

Email me at: ihwang7@u.rochester.edu    

Discipline(s) of Research

  • Life Sciences

Major(s) and Minor(s)

  • B.S. in Cell and Developmental Biology
  • Minor in Psychology

Areas of Interest/Research Focus

  • Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program at University of South Florida, Dr. Chih-Chin Chou
  • Goldman Lab, Division of Cell and Gene Therapy, Center for Translational Neuromedicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Dr. Steven A. Goldman
  • Zhang Lab, Department of Pharmacology and Immunology at the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Hailong Zhang

Areas where I may be particularly helpful

  • Grant App Writing: Schwartz Discover Grant
  • Tour of lab: I have given tours of my lab to other students
  • REU Apps: I have applied for many summer internship and research opportunities
  • How to find research at URMC

What advice do you have for prospective or new researchers?

Don't feel pressured to join a lab in freshman year. I would take that time to adjust to college and really enjoy your free time. Don't be afraid to explore different labs to see what you're really interested in.