Yein Tahk

Biography:

Yein Tahk is a current sophomore at Homestead High School with a passion for biology and chemistry. In the summer of 2024, She researched ultrafine bridges(UFBs) in Protein-Kinase 2 cells(PTK2 cells) through the OPALS Summer Research Internship, presenting at BMES and ASCB. Through Think Neuro Inc, she used R programming to analyze ADHD comorbidities. She further explored biomedical research at the Amherst Winter Camp where she was able to draft a proposal. Beyond research, she supports children with disabilities through the Neuro Youth Club (NYC) working with people in the water ranging from 4-20 years old. With a strong foundation in computational and laboratory sciences, she aspires to contribute to biomedical research and chemistry.