Xiuying Nong
Welcome
Hello, I'm Xiuying Nong, a passionate junior year student at the University of Toronto (St. George Campus), where I am pursuing a degree in Statistics & Bioinformatics. With a strong foundation in statistical methods and bioinformatics tools, I am dedicated to exploring the intersection of data science and biological research.
Contact Information
Education
University of Toronto (St. George Campus)
Honours Bachelor of Science in Statistical Science & Bioinformatics ASIP Co-op Program
September 2021 – Anticipated June 2025
- GPA: 3.96/4.00
- Courses Include: Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Introduction to Databases, Data Analysis, Human Genetics, Molecular & Cell Biology.
Experience
Research Assistant
Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute @ Sinai Health, Toronto, ON
April 2023 – Present
- Re-processed data for variant effect maps, enhancing the TileSeqMave bioinformatics pipeline.
- Compiled benchmark sets of pathogenic variants for clinical interpretation.
- Evaluated predictive accuracy through precision-recall curves and provided recommendations for workflow improvements.
Research Trainee
Dalla Lana School of Public Health @ University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
May 2023 – Present
- Conducted simulations in R for Randomized Controlled Trials, assessing various missing data handling methods.
- Provided recommendations based on evaluation metrics, enhancing understanding of RCT designs.
Skills
- Programming Languages: SQL, Python, R, Unix Shell, Git, HTML, LaTeX
- Libraries and Tools: psycopg2, tidyverse, doParallel, foreach
Key Projects
Analysis of Sensory Factors & Coffee Ratings
October 2023 – December 2023
- Investigated relationships between sensory attributes of coffee and ratings using multiple linear regression.
Learning Management System Design
September 2023 – October 2023
- Designed a comprehensive database schema for a learning management system, integrating SQL with Python for data manipulation.
Analysis of Hypertension & Low-Income Data in Toronto
November 2022 – December 2022
- Analyzed correlations between hypertension rates and income levels, contributing insights to public health discussions.
Honors and Awards
- Summer Undergraduate Data Science (SUDS) Research Program Award (2023) - Funded a summer research project in data science.
- Dean’s List Scholar (2022, 2023) - Recognized for outstanding academic performance at the University.
