Honor Society® member
Kristen Peterson
- bioengineering, mathematics, immunology and infectious diseases, biochemistry and molecular biology
- Class of 2022
- Riverside, CA
Member since June 2026
Education
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University of California, Riverside
Bioengineering
2025 – Present
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California State University, Long Beach
Biomedical Engineering/Psychology
2018 – 2022
Honors and awards
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Outstanding Whole Health Research Award, Sickle Cell Disease Pain Analgesia & Integrative Network (SCDPAIN)
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ASH Abstract Achievement Award, American Society of Hematology
Goals and interests
- Outside the classroom
Sketching and Painting
Baking & maintaining a sourdough starter
Experience
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Hematology and Oncology Research Assistant and Specialist
Coordinated, scheduled, and conducted testing to acquire gait footage using refracted light to assess mobility and stability Analyzed Purkinje damage and body stability through post-hoc testing, and designed graphs to illustrate behavioral changes and ameliorating effects of drugs using Prism Managed the procurement of goods, services, and resources to ensure efficient experiment operation while maintaining accurate inventory records and overseeing shipping to external locations Utilized MouseWalker in MATLAB to analyze gait across various ages, diseases, injuries and treatments Performed cellulose acetate electrophoresis to determine the phenotype of mice for allocating to research project Organized and maintained genetic diversity in mouse breeder pairs ensuring colony sustainability for experimental requirements
Jun 2022 – Sep 2025
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Engineering SOAR Peer Mentor
Collaborated with academic advisors to support students in overcoming academic challenges in navigating the complexities of the universities single sign-on and providing proactive solutions to academic barriers Provided guidance to international, incoming freshmen, and transfer students on registering for classes, assisting them in course registration academic planning and career development
Jun 2021 – Aug 2021
Volunteering
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Fostered and administered medical care to rats Provided engaging housing to rodents. Participated in events to raise awareness about pet rats
South Bay Rodent Rescue
Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
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Biomedical Engineering Technician Completed repairs and routine maintenance of medical devices
Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center
Apr 2022 – Aug 2022
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Leadership in Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society Mentored students and delegated tasks between mechanical, electrical, and software teams as well as a project hour for students to collaborate on assignments and projects of interest
California State University Long Beach Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society
Jan 2021 – Dec 2022
