Biological Engineering @ MIT
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My name is Jessica Zheng, and I’m an undergraduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
I’m pursuing a double major in Biological Engineering and Management, with a minor in Science, Technology, and Society. I’m interested in the intersections of research, science communication, policy, and design.
The most inspirational translational research considers the entire pipeline—from the cells cultured in the laboratory to the communities impacted by the findings. Scroll below to learn more about the cells I work with and the communities I engage with!
Biomaterials
Tissue Engineering
Proteomics
Biomedical Engineering
Visual and Nanoscale Molecular Dynamics
PyMOL
Fusion360
MIT Biomechanical Engineering Research Group
Undergraduate Researcher | Traverso-Langer Laboratory
- Developed dataset of kirigami patterns to engineer a gastrointestinal tract medical device in Fusion360
- Designed and characterized their mechanical and theranostic properties
MIT Research Science Institute
Research Scholar | Atomistic and Molecular Mechanics Laboratory
- Created molecular dynamic simulations of cancer fibroblast growth factors using NAMD & VMD
- Presented oral presentation and research paper at symposium
MIT THINK Scholars Program
Research Scholar
- Engineered a lumbar disc medical device with bioactive coating and drug release properties using FreeCAD
- Conducted a comprehensive review and analysis of FDA policies and restrictions on medical device implementation
- Awarded MIT mentorship and funding as 1 of 6 scholars selected from 370+ submissions
- Published paper “Design of Kresling Origami Lumbar Disc Replacement for Degenerative Disc Disease”
