Hello! I'm ENSON ZHENG.
Hello, I'm Enson Zheng an aspiring Physician Scientist, my mission focuses on three key areas: (1) advancing cardiomyocyte research for therapeutic applications, (2) enhancing surgical techniques in cardiothoracic surgery, and (3) promoting long-term health, enhancing hospital operations and quality of life with empathetic human-robot interactions.
Inspired by the potential of collaboration between technology and medicine, I am dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving lives through innovation and expertise.
Enson Zheng
ASPIRING PHYSICIAN SCIENTIST
(414) - 943 - 8037
Email:
Address:
University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI 53706
Date of Birth:
January 13, 2005
Phone:
Publications
< Coming Soon >
EXPERIENCES
July 2024 to Present
Research Assistant
Kamp Lab at University of Wisconsin Madison Cardiovascular Research Center, Madison WI
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Lead Researcher & Developer of SteMy: Designed and developed an assistive robot for managing cell cultures and differentiation protocols, including expert interviews, co-design studies, AI training, programming, fabrication, and experimental study design.
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Research Assistant on Cardiomyocyte Differentiation: Optimized a new protocol for anterior second heart field differentiation, including cell culture maintenance and protocol implementation.
September 2023 to Present
Research Assistant
People and Robotics at University of Wisconsin Madison Department of Computer Science, Madison WI
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Lead Researcher on Pain Expression in Robots: Designed and conducted research, developed framework, programmed robots, and developed expressions.
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Lead Researcher & Developer of AiXin Robot: Directed experimental studies, led team meetings, fabricated and tested the AiXin robot to optimize health for patients and assist caregivers.
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Research Assistant for Sprout: Conducted qualitative analysis of user responses on expressive microfiber soft robots.
February 2024 to Present
Nursing Assistant
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, Madison WI
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Care provider for patients in the Cardiovascular Care Unit and various other units.
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BLS Heart Code Certified, Clinical Ethics Training, EPIC Software Training.
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Monitoring vitals, assisting in patient activity, diet, hygiene, and other nursing care.
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September 2023 to May 2024
Undergraduate Researcher
Mahmoud's Lab at University of Wisconsin Madison Cell and Regenerative Biology Department, Madison WI
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Research Assistant on Neonatal Cardiac Regeneration: Identified key genetic factors, managed mice, extracted and processed DNA samples, analyzed metabolism-related research, and presented findings at lab meetings.
September 2023 to May 2024
Science News Writer
Badger Herald Newspaper, Madison WI
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Wrote science news for the Badger Herald, digital and physical print. Focused on reporting health related topics but covered a wide variety of sciences from physical to social sciences.
September 2023 to November 2023
Hospital Service Technician
Unity Point Meriter Hospital - Agiliti, Madison WI
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Provided services to maintaining, managing supply and delivering medical equipment.
EDUCATION
2023 to 2028
Undergraduate Degree
Biomedical Engineering, Cell and Molecular Biology, Premedicine
BME 200 Design:
Medical Device Development for Neonatal X-Rays: Collaborated with Lodi Clinic and the Business School to design a respiratory monitoring device with visual-audio cues, aiding X-ray technicians in capturing higher-quality neonatal lung images. The device aims to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure and improve diagnostic accuracy. Applied for intellectual property.
BME 300 Design: < 2025 >
BME 400 Design: < 2026 >
Honors Thesis in Mol and Cell Biology: < 2026 >
SKILLS
Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR
Gel Electrophorises
Cell Culture Maintenance
Robotics & Ai
Nursing Aid License - WI
CAD, Engineering Design