Chelsea Li
Aspiring Physician-Scientist, Community Activist, and Writer
About Me
Hi! I’m Chelsea Li, a current MSTP MD-PhD dual degree student at Stanford University. I am a 2020 graduate from the University of Virginia with a major in Human Biology and minor in English, as well as an alumni of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. I have a strong research background, having worked in multiple basic and clinical labs in biomedical engineering, stem cells, neuroscience, and neurosurgery. I also have extensive community service experience and have an interest in public health, equity, mentorship, and activism. Feel free to contact me via the form below or another avenue if you have questions or desire mentorship.
Current and Previous Experiences
- Zachary Knight Lab Research Specialist
- John Campbell Lab Undergraduate Researcher
- Jason Sheehan Lab Undergraduate Researcher
- Eli Zunder Lab Undergraduate Researcher
- Code Ana Intern and Researcher
- Yi Zhang Lab Intern
- Intern at the National Institute of Drug Abuse
Community Service and Mentorship
- Stanford Flu Crew External Co-Director
- Head Program Director (HPD) of CLASS and HPD Representative with Madison House
- Program Director of Escort and Wayfinding Unit in Medical Services with Madison House
- Seminole Fire Station Volunteer EMT/Firefighter
- HELP Line Outreach Team and Volunteer On-Lines
- Echols Peer Mentor
- Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad EMT-B
- Madison House ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) Top Writing Tutor Volunteer
- Madison House Hot Shots Soccer Coach
- Global Medical Dental Brigades Volunteer and Public Relations (PR) Chair
- Herndon Youth Soccer Assistant Coach
- Student Council Diversity Engagement Vice Chair
- Taiwanese Student Association Fundraising Chair
- College Council Vice President, Treasurer, Outreach Chair, and Funding Chair
- Echols Council PR Committee Member
- Second Year Council Wellness Committee
- First Year Council Academic and Wellness Committee
- Diversity Council and DAAC Student Member
- The Rival Founding Member and Editor
- Puzzle Poetry Founding Core Member
- Intramural Soccer Player
- Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society President and member of the UVA Pre-Health Advising Board
- Interjection Writer
- Varsity and Travel Soccer Player
Read About My Experiences
I have answered some questions on Quora based on my own experiences. You can click on the icon below to check it out.
I also have posted some writings I have done, from school assignments or otherwise, at the link below.
Awards, Honors, and Media Mentions
Awards and Honors
2019 Goldwater Scholar
Robert Kent Gooch College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship
Minerva Summer Research Grant
Randolph P. Pillow College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship
Double Hoo Research Grant
Harrison Undergraduate Research Grant
Jefferson Public Citizens Award
Ingrassia Family Research Grant
College of Arts and Sciences Travel and Small Research Grant (3x)
Helping Hand College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship
Intermediate Honors
Intramural Soccer Champion
Biology Olympiad National Semifinalist Top 25
Toronto International Biology Competition 8th Place
Media Mentions
https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/2019-goldwater-scholars-by-institution-state/
https://news.virginia.edu/content/goldwater-foundation-taps-three-uva-undergraduate-researchers
https://news.virginia.edu/content/program-provides-inquiring-undergrads-research-money-and-mentors
https://news.virginia.edu/content/volunteering-helps-students-breathe-life-their-writing
https://www.tjtoday.org/17881/showcase/girls-varsity-soccer-wins-regionals-game/
https://www.tjtoday.org/14583/showcase/varsity-girls-soccer-advances-to-capitol-conference-finals/