Maria Tian
Geisinger College of Health Sciences
From Collegeville, PA
From Collegeville, PA
Maria Tian is a biomedical inventor and creative translator of med-speak, blending science, design, and empathy to turn complex healthcare problems into simple, human-centered solutions. With a background in lab research and a provisional patent for a UV-C stethoscope sterilizer, she's on a mission to demystify medicine through innovative tools, design, and creative problem-solving.
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Maria Tian was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List
achieved a semester GPA of above 3.5
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Maria Tian was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
The University Book Store Academic Excellence Award is awarded for academic achievement and the completion of a high-quality honors research thesis. I researched the psychological, cognitive, and social impact of religion on academic performance and published my findings in the Anthropology department at the University of Pittsburgh. Completing the project taught me how to plan and execute an independent field project as well as communicating my research findings.
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Maria Tian was recognized for graduating
Graduated top of the class (4.0 GPA)
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Maria Tian was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
The National Society of Leadership and Success
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Maria Tian was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
The Outside of the Classroom Honors is awarded for the completion of 10 competencies including Leadership Development, Appreciation of the Arts, Global and Cultural Engagement, Pitt Pride, Career Preparation and Readiness, Civic and Social Engagement, Initiative and Drive, Communication Skills, Well-Being, and Service to Others. Spanning across my 3.5 years at The University of Pittsburgh, I completed over 100 hours of community service, and one year of leadership training with a particular focus on global and cultural engagement. During my community service, I volunteered at a local soup kitchen, completed service at a local church weekly, served at women's shelters and senior care homes, sorted medical supplies at a medical equipment donation center, and helped weed communal gardens. After my leadership training, I organized a fundraiser for a local children's shelter called the Samaria project to promote its message and mission across campus.
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Maria Tian was recognized for enrolling
1 am one of 30 students to be chosen for the Pharmacy Innovation Experience Research Program (P.I.E.R.S). Through this program, I was immersed in cutting-edge innovation and research within the pharmaceutical field. I also shadowed pharmacists, toured hospitals, shadowed lab-based pharmaceutical research, and learned to solve clinical cases.
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Research Technician at Biomedical Researcher
-Build data models, data visuals, and graphical abstracts using Graphpad, JMP, DataWrapper, and BioRender.
-Assist in writing, proofreading, and preparation of manuscripts for academic publication.
-Coordinate and schedule research meetings.
-Build statistical models to efficiently and accurately analyze large datasets.
-Mentor over 8 student research teams to publish 3 manuscripts and produce 4 posters.
-Planned and delivered a lesson to students on using DataWrapper to create quality heatmaps in SRIP.
-Discussed research progress and findings with the PI and research teams weekly.
July 2023 - Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Co-Instructor at Graduate Teaching Assistant
-Co-lectured 2 courses to over 80 students per course.
-Provided one-on-one and group tutoring to over 150 students.
-Resolved student conflicts and managed student group projects through assigning roles, tracking performance, providing feedback and grading.
-Monitored students on probation through weekly meetings and tutoring sessions.
-Developed study guides, exam review presentations, and weekly lecture podcasts.
-Reported and evaluated student performance with other teaching assistants weekly.
-Ran biweekly exam reviews and group study sessions.
June 2023 - July 2024
Medical Scribe at Scribekick at Medical scribe
October 2021 - July 2022
Lead Lab Technician at PACCM University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine at Lead Lab Technician
-Performed experiments with a focus on western blotting, cell assays, ELISA, and mice management.
-Mentored and trained new lab recruits
-Maintained comprehensive records of experimental data and observations in laboratory notebooks
-Contributed to experimental design and met weekly with PI to analyze experimental results and datasets.
May 2019 - January 2020
3-D Polymer Chemo-filter sponge soaks up excess drugs and reduces Chemotherapy Side Effects
2018 Tian M. (2018). 3-D Polymer Chemo-filter sponge soaks up excess drugs and reduces Chemotherapy Side Effects. Published by PittPulse. Supported by UPMC Liver Cancer Center, UPitt Dept. of Immunology, UPitt Aging Institute, Pittsburgh Heart, Lung, and Blood Vascular Medicine Institute.
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Skin Cells Reprogrammed to IPS cells through Oct3/4, Klf4, Sox2, and C-myc to regenerate human tissue
2018 Tian M. (2018). Skin Cells Reprogrammed to IPS cells through Oct3/4, Klf4, Sox2, and C-myc to regenerate human tissue. Published by PittPulse. Supported by UPMC Liver Cancer Center, UPitt Dept. of Immunology, UPitt Aging Institute, Pittsburgh Heart, Lung, and Blood Vascular Medicine Institute.
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Intraoperative Feedback Study of Surgical Residents on Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgical Procedures
2019 Littleton E,. Tian M., Furman L. (2019). Intraoperative Feedback Study of Surgical Residents on Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgical Procedures. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Dept. of Surgery, Pittsburgh, PA. Pending in 2023.
Publications
The Rise of Breast Cancer Incidence and the Fall of Mammogram Screening Prevalence in the last decade among the Asian Women Population in the United States: A Secondary Data Analysis
2023 Tian M. (2023). The Rise of Breast Cancer Incidence and the Fall of Mammogram Screening Prevalence in the last decade among the Asian Women Population in the United States: A Secondary Data Analysis. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, PA. Pending in 2023.
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Methamphetamine Vaccinations - A Novel Method to Treat Addiction?
2023 Matthew P., Tian M., Karndeep K., Presad S. (2023). Methamphetamine Vaccinations - A Novel Method to Treat Addiction? Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, PA. Preprint. Pending in 2023.
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The Neurobiology of Methamphetamine Addiction and Ways to Reduce Misuse through Vaccines
2023 Matthew P., Tian M., Karndeep K., Presad S. (2023). The Neurobiology of Methamphetamine Addiction
and Ways to Reduce Misuse through Vaccines. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, PA. Pending in 2023.
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Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapy – A Novel Method to Treat Nonregenerative Illnesses
2023 Tian M. (2023). Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapy – A Novel Method to Treat Nonregenerative Illnesses. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, PA. Pending in 2023.
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Semaglutide – Medicaid and Medicare Distribution and Expenditure Analysis
2023 Tian M. (2023). Semaglutide – Medicaid and Medicare Distribution and Expenditure Analysis. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, PA. Pending in 2023.
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Discovery of New Antibiotic from Serratia used to Inhibit Growth of B. Subtilis
2017 Tian M., Levy N., Sun C., Rohrs T. (2017). Discovery of New Antibiotic from Serratia used to Inhibit Growth of B. Subtilis. Abstract and poster presentation, Undergraduate Science Research Fair, 4/27/17, Pittsburgh, PA
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Metanalysis of Research and Grant Proposals: Sub study in RVA Felon Registration
2017 Tian M., Dong X., Agarwal P., Brignol M., Shineman V. (2017). Metanalysis of Research and Grant Proposals: Sub study in RVA Felon Registration. Abstract and poster presentation, Undergraduate Science Research Fair, 4/27/17, Pittsburgh, PA.
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The Inhibitory Effect of Twinstar Mutation on Shroom OEx in Drosophila Melanogaster
2018 Tian M., Shin J., Sonel Y., Hildebrand J., Brouwer N. (2018). The Inhibitory Effect of Twinstar Mutation on Shroom OEx in Drosophila Melanogaster. Abstract and poster presentation, Undergraduate Biology Research Fair 2018, 12/18/18, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Mental Health and Nutrition
2023 Tian M. (2023). Mental Health and Nutrition. Research Presentation, Sharetalk, 3/8/23, Scranton, PA.
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