Hello dear reader! Did my title catch your attention? My name is Eric Lee, I’m originally from New Jersey, and I’m a rising sophomore (’26) in the College of Arts and Sciences studying biochemistry and biophysics. I’m involved in research at CHOP and student government, and I enjoy playing the violin and running. Before my […]
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Hi! My name is Eric Lee, and I'm a College student in the Class of '26 studying biochemistry and biophysics. I'm originally from New Jersey, and I've been to Asia before—but never India prior to the CASI internship! This summer (2023), I am an intern in Aravind Eye Care Systems, where I look forward to exploring the hospital's incredible Aravind Model and investigating how we can balance highly accessible community-based care (ex. cataract surgeries which anyone can receive) with highly personalized precision care (ex. treatment for patient-specific ocular cancers). In particular, I'm interested in seeing how elements of Aravind can be implemented in the United States, whose status as a rich country should promise its inhabitants greater healthcare access than what the status quo currently provides. At Penn, I'm involved in gene therapy research at CHOP, volunteer work around University City and Kensington, and student government. In my free time, I enjoy constantly meeting awesome new people in Penn's student body, going on runs, playing the violin, and staying up way too late reading. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me at elee22@sas.upenn.edu if you'd like to chat about anything!
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