Kathy was a summer intern in 2023. She is currently a junior at Rice University majoring in biochemistry and minoring in medical humanities. She previously interned in a neuroscience lab, where she learned fundamental research skills and discovered her interest in scientific research. She regularly volunteers at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas, where she screens patients for the social determinants of health, provides resources, and medically discharges patients. She is also a member of a research committee that aims to implement effective and accessible patient education programs. She plans to pursue a career as a physician scientist. Kathy enjoys baking and cooking, playing water polo, and going on walks with her dog. If she was not in the medical research field, she would be a whitewater rafting instructor.