Cassandra Cantu

Cassandra Cantu is a Quality Engineer II at Abbott CRM, currently working in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.1 She previously served as an Undergraduate Researcher at Kamei Lab (University of California, Los Angeles) from June 2019 to June 2022.1

During her time as an Undergraduate Researcher, Cantu:

1. Developed a rapid SARS-CoV-2 test using lateral-flow immunoassay with nanozyme-based signal enhancement.1
2. Authored a comprehensive review on point-of-care cancer diagnostic tests.1
3. Regularly presented research updates and participated in scientific discussions.1
4. Designed an algae photobioreactor for improved carbon sequestration.1

Cantu's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from UCLA (2018-2022, GPA: 3.5)1
• Associate's degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Los Angeles Mission College (2015-2018, GPA: 4.0)1
• High School Diploma from PUC Triumph Charter Academy and High School (2014-2018, GPA: 4.21)1

She has also received recognition for her research, winning the Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics 2021 Presentation Award at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS).1