QCB GRADUATES
CLASS OF 2023
“QCB was not only the challenge I was looking for academically while at USC, but it also provided me with all the tools I need to be successful in the field of Genetics, Biology, and any other field that uses a modern approach to data analysis. Thanks to QCB, I have also met many incredible students whom I have befriended through the grind of our rigorous class schedules. Lastly, the faculty has played an instrumental part of my journey through the course of both my undergrad and the progressive Master's program, and I can't thank them enough for providing us students the autonomy to take our education in whichever direction we chose.”
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CLASS OF 2023
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Shannon Brownlee
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation: I will be working full-time on my startup, Valence Vibrations, where I work at the intersection of machine learning, voice tech, neuroscience, and affective computing.
“I joined QBIO in Spring 2020. I am graduating this May with my degree in Quantitative Biology with a Computer Science minor, and I will graduate with a master's degree in Electrical Engineering next spring.”
Mengdi Chai
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation: I will go to Yale to continue my master degree in biostatistics. After that, I may go into industry or pursue a PhD degree.
“I transferred from Biological Sciences to Quantitative Biology in 2019, and I gained a lot of experiences in QBIO. I found my interest in the combination of biology and data, which leads me to pursue biostatistics in my master degree. Also, I enjoyed my research experience at QBIO. The professors and classmates I met are the best.”
Vamsi Chavali
B.S. QBIO, M.S. QCB
Post Graduation: Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company.
“I joined the program my freshman year and have appreciated the flexibility and opportunities it has enabled me to pursue. This May, I will be graduating with a B.S. and M.S. in Quantitative and Computational Biology. I worked in the Fudenberg Group studying 3D Genome Organization and enjoyed pursuing research. I also served as president of USC HCTA, an organization meant to bring together students with interests in healthcare and technology. Overall, I have really enjoyed my time as a QBIO student and am grateful for the wonderful faculty and driven group of peers in the program.”
Carli Kaleta
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation: After graduation, I will be moving to New York to pursue a career in biotechnology. I am particularly interested in cancer treatment and diagnostics and hope to attend grad school in the future.
“I joined QCB in 2020 and have truly enjoyed the coursework in the program, as well as the supportive community of professors. Thank you QCB!”
Fangyun “Cecilia” Liu
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation: I will be pursuing my PhD degree in the QBIO CBB program, so see you around campus next year!
"QCB gives me unforgettable college experiences by forming a tight community and connecting students together. And the flexible curriculum design gives me the opportunity to explore my interest in computer science and graduate with a Computer Science minor.”
Sanjana Paye
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation: I am interested in the applications of computational biology to medicine and will be starting my MD-PhD after graduating. I plan on pursuing research in statistical genetics.
“I joined QBIO in 2021 and I am graduating with a degree in Quantitative Biology and minors in Health Care Studies and Science, Health, and Aging.”
Sankalp Mrutyunjaya
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation: Apply to medical school.
"I will be graduating with a BS in QBIO after joining in 2020.”
Christopher Simons, B.S. QBIO, M.S. QCB '23
Post Graduation: Following graduation, I am moving down to Carlsbad to work as a bioinformatician at Design Therapeutics.
QCB was not only the challenge I was looking for academically while at USC, but it also provided me with all the tools I need to be successful in the field of Genetics, Biology and any other field that uses a modern approach to data analysis. Thanks to QCB, I have also met many incredible students that I have befriended through the grind of our rigorous class schedules. Lastly, the faculty has played an instrumental part of my journey through the course of both my undergrad and the progressive Master's program, to which I can't thank them enough for providing us students the autonomy to take our education in whichever direction we chose.”
Grace Scheg
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation: I plan on taking a gap year before applying to medical school next year. I hope to work in clinical research or health advocacy/education.
“I joined QBIO just before I got to USC as a freshman. I’ve appreciated getting to deepen my understanding of biology over the past four years and learn how computer science approaches can be applied to biological problems, especially in the context of healthcare. QBIO has built a strong foundation for me as I pursue a career in medicine.”
Echo Tang
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation: I will be continuing my education at USC and graduating with my Masters in Public Health Data Science in December.
“I joined QBIO in January 2020. I am graduating this May with my degree in Quantitative Biology, as well as a minor in Health Policy.”
Brian Tinsley
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation: I am staying at USC to get a master’s in Applied Data Science and will hopefully start my own software company someday.
I switched my major to QBIO in 2019 and am graduating in May with a minor in Applied Analytics.”
Judy Wang
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation: I plan to attend Columbia Journalism School with an emphasis in science journalism and investigative journalism.
“I joined QBIO in 2019. I am graduating this May with a double major in Quantitative Biology and Communications.”
Dottie Yu
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation: I will be taking a year off to do research and work in a clinic before matriculating to medical school.
“I am very grateful for my quantitative biology major and for all the support I received here. I have built so many friendships and received so much mentorship from the QCB department.”
Kayla Xu
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation: After taking a gap year to continue my current research work, I plan on applying to bioinformatic PhD programs.
“I will be graduating with a major in QBIO and a minor in Foundations of Data Science. I joined QBIO at the beginning of my freshman year, and have enjoyed it ever since! I also worked as an instructor for the QBIO490 Multi-Omic Data Analysis course.”
Colin Yeo
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation: I will be starting medical school in the fall and ultimately hope to become an anesthesiologist.
“I've had the privilege to work with our awesome faculty and my fellow peers, first as a QBIO mentor, then as our department's QBIO Undergraduate Liaison. I'm so thankful for the people I've met on my QBIO journey and can't wait to see what the future holds for us!”
Sabrina Zhong
B.S. QBIO '23
Post Graduation:I plan on completing my PDP in Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology. Additionally, I am interested in careers related to cancer research, biotechnology, and data science!
“I joined the QBIO program in Fall 2019. I will be graduating this May with a degree in Quantitative Biology and a minor in Healthcare Studies. I genuinely enjoyed my time in the QBIO community. I've met so many great classmates and professors along the way, and I would just like to thank them for all they've done for me!”
