Bio Panjaphakdee
Undergraduate Reasearcher (Sophomore in Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Bio is a Biochemistry sophomore at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, minoring in Bioengineering and Business. She expects to graduate in May 2027 and plans to pursue a Ph.D. after gaining industry experience.
Current Research
Bio is exploring the field of RNA post-transcriptional regulation. She is currently working with Subhashis on a project investigating how intron retention (IR) influences cardiac maturation and development in a Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) mouse model. Her previous research focused on protein expression, purification, and characterization in yeast.
Outside the lab
Outside the lab, Bio enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures. She has a passion for music and photography and is an active member of the Thai Student Association at UIUC, where she helps organize events and coordinate collaborations with external partners.
Awards and Fellowships