Yunbi Nam currently studies applied statistics as an MS Capstone student in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Washington. She received her B.S. in Mathematics and Economics at Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea.
Yunbi is driven by inspiration from her family members who are working in public health and by her passion for statistics and health science. Her specific research interests include statistical genetics and the evaluation of candidate biomarkers. In the near future, she hopes to collaborate in the development of cancer biomarkers with a goal of early disease diagnosis and intervention.
Yunbi experienced strong professional and personal growth while beginning her research career in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Durham University in the UK. While doing research focused on simulating the dynamics of plant cortical microtubules, she discovered how to approach the biological literature from the viewpoint of mathematicians and she learned how to solve biomedical problems by developing sophisticated numerical algorithms. Serving as a local committee coordinator and a staff of the annual conference preparation team in Korea, she worked at the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experiences (IAESTE) for eight months. The IAESTE is a global organization providing overseas professional opportunities for students in STEM fields and has over 80 member countries.
During her undergraduate years, Yunbi actively participated in the student council and expanded her leadership skills. Throughout her research and leadership activities, she takes pride in fostering excellence in collaboration and communication.
Yunbi is also the first-generation graduate student of her family.
Yunbi Nam currently studies applied statistics as an MS Capstone student in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Washington. She received her B.S. in Mathematics and Economics at Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea.
Yunbi is driven by inspiration from her family members who are working in public health and by her passion for statistics and health science. Her specific research interests include statistical genetics and the evaluation of candidate biomarkers. In the near future, she hopes to collaborate in the development of cancer biomarkers with a goal of early disease diagnosis and intervention.
Yunbi experienced strong professional and personal growth while beginning her research career in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Durham University in the UK. While doing research focused on simulating the dynamics of plant cortical microtubules, she discovered how to approach the biological literature from the viewpoint of mathematicians and she learned how to solve biomedical problems by developing sophisticated numerical algorithms. Serving as a local committee coordinator and a staff of the annual conference preparation team in Korea, she worked at the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experiences (IAESTE) for eight months. The IAESTE is a global organization providing overseas professional opportunities for students in STEM fields and has over 80 member countries.
During her undergraduate years, Yunbi actively participated in the student council and expanded her leadership skills. Throughout her research and leadership activities, she takes pride in fostering excellence in collaboration and communication.
Yunbi is also the first-generation graduate student of her family.