Research Ambassadors
Jack Chen ‘27
Email me at: jchen198@u.rochester.edu
Discipline(s) of Research
- Life sciences
- Social sciences
Major(s) and Minor(s)
- B.S. in Biochemistry
- B.A. in Health, Behavior, and Society
Areas of Interest/Research Focus
- Dr. Grayhack / Grayhack Lab / Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
- Vaccinex (Biotech) / Immunohistochemistry team / Vaccinex headquarters
- Dr. Fay / Fay Lab / Department of Biology
- Dr. Davies / Project TRAIL / Department of Psychology / Mt. Hope Family Center
- Dr. Noll / Noll Lab / Department of Psychology / Mt. Hope Family Center
- Elisa Delia (Vice President and Chief of Staff) / Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine / Center for Excellence in Public Health Leadership
Areas where I may be particularly helpful
I can be especially helpful in a few key areas: navigating research experiences across different labs, connecting students with mentors who fit their interests, building confidence in the research process, and putting together a strong, well-rounded portfolio.
What advice do you have for prospective or new researchers?
Don't rush into research just because it feels like everyone else is doing it. Take the time to figure out what actually means something to you, then commit to that. What that looks like will be different for everyone: some people know right away what they want to study, others need to try a few different labs or topics before something clicks. Both paths are valid!