Benjamin Chao
M2 Student
Locations
- Medical Scientist Training Program
Contact Information
Education
BS, Mathematics, Psychology, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 2022
Research Interests
Mathematical models of biological systems, computational physiology, bioinformatics. Computational and data analytical approaches to studying the human body, genome, and biology at large.
Research Experience
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, June 2021-May 2022
Advisor: Bonnie Klimes-Dougan
Project: Longitudinal Change in Amygdala Responses to Threat Correlate with Change in Depression, NSSI and Suicidal Thoughts in Adolescents
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, December 2019-May 2022
Advisor: Paul Schrater
Project: Used the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development data set to predict course and outcomes of depression, suicidal ideation, and non-suicidal self harm.
General Interests
Swimming, running, reading, Badger Boys State counselor and supporter