Mingyu Wang

- Conducting research in the dela Cerna Research Group under the supervision of Dr. Mark dela Cerna - Performed AI-based in silico high-throughput screening using the CoNCISE platform (Compact Novel Codebook Interaction Sequence Embeddings) to identify inhibitors of the protein tyrosine phosphatase - Currently investigating the discovery of inhibitors targeting the tumor-specific antigen PRL3

- Raised over $2,000 in in-kind donations to support 30+ under-resourced children. - Organized regular visits to engage children through physical exercises, sports, interactive play, and language development, including reading and English instruction.

- Conducted a comprehensive study on F.oxy, a global fungal pathogen in crops, to identify novel antifungal strategies. - Collaborated in a research team of 3 to develop an antifungal inhibitor with potential agricultural applications; presented findings in a professional scientific poster and a 30-page research paper. - Gained hands-on training in wet lab techniques: protein purification, gel electrophoresis, enzyme kinetics & inhibition assays. - Learned Bioinformatics and molecular modeling techniques: homology modeling, ligand docking, and molecular dynamics.

Valedictorian Class of 2026 Associate Student Body President 25-26 Associate Student Body Vice President 24-25