
Hobbies and interests
Advocacy And Activism
Art History
Birdwatching
Ceramics And Pottery
Community Service And Volunteering
Exploring Nature And Being Outside
Education
Coffee
Korean
Drawing And Illustration
Reading
Academic
Art
Classics
Contemporary
Literary Fiction
Science Fiction
Mystery
Fantasy
Short Stories
I read books multiple times per week
Erin Lee
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Erin Lee
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Hello! I’m a first-year student at Yale University majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. I hope to pursue an MD-PhD and bridge scientific research with compassionate care. My goal is to study disease at both the molecular and human levels—understanding how biology, culture, and community shape health.
Beyond science, I’m passionate about art, history, and Korean culture. Engaging with K-pop, visual art, and Asian American community initiatives has deepened my understanding of identity and belonging. I see creativity and science as two languages for exploring and better understanding the world around us and what makes us human.
I try to approach every opportunity with curiosity, empathy, and purpose. Whether in a lab, classroom, or community space, I aim to connect disciplines and people and work toward a future where medicine is as humane and inclusive as it is innovative.
Education
Yale University
Bachelor's degree programDurham Academy Upper School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Research
Dream career goals:
Physician-scientist
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2025 – Present11 monthsBarista
MILKLAB2025 – 2025
Sports
Cross-Country Running
Varsity2019 – 20245 years
Research
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Duke University — Lab Assistant2023 – 2025
Arts
North Carolina Governor's School
Painting2024 – 2024Yale Daily News
Illustration2025 – PresentDurham Arts Council
Ceramics2024 – 2025
Public services
Public Service (Politics)
North Carolina General Assembly — House Page2023 – 2023Volunteering
Community Soup Kitchen — Volunteer2025 – PresentAdvocacy
North Carolina Asian Americans Together, Kids Voting Durham — Youth Ambassador, Civic Leadership Intern2023 – 2025Volunteering
Children's Literacy Project — Tutor2024 – 2025