Natalie Penn, Undergraduate Student (2019-2022)
Natalie was an undergraduate student majoring in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics (MIMG) with a minor in Biomedical Research at UCLA. She joined the Yang Lab in April of 2019. Natalie worked with Derek on developing γδ T cell-based immunotherapies for cancer.
Besides research and classes, Natalie enjoyed competitive public speaking, practicing origami, reading, and visiting art museums.