About Chelsy
Hello, and welcome. You’ve stumbled upon my corner of the internet where my two passions, singing and biology, come to life.
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My Musical Journey
I find the utmost joy in expressing myself through song.
Music has been a part of my life since childhood, and now I want to share my journey with the world. As a pianist and vocalist, I immerse myself in all genres of music. I am so grateful to have been raised in a supportive immigrant household, where my passion for singing was not only encouraged, but celebrated.
From taking piano lessons and singing in school and church choirs to attending All-State Chorus and leading worship on my church's praise team, I've grown as a musician.
As my repertoire expands, I will add more to my portfolio. It will include recordings of art songs and arias by composers such as Mozart, Handel, and Fauré. You'll also find covers of contemporary Christian music and Vietnamese pop songs.
Chelsy's a capella group, Wyattonix
October 2019; District Honor Chorus
Chelsy and her lab partner at work!
My STEM Journey
Growing up alongside a sister with cerebral palsy, I’d always envisioned myself working in the medical field to help kids like her.
In 9th grade, I began volunteering at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as a Summer VolunTEEN. I'm also an Intern Medical Assistant at a family clinic that serves the local Vietnamese and Hispanic population.
In Fall of 2023, I had the amazing opportunity to do research at Emory University with Dr. Daniel Reines. We studied the yeast protein TIF4631, which exhibited similar attributes as other prion-forming proteins–such as those involved in common human neurodegenerative diseases, like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
In Summer of 2025, I had the privilege of attending the Research Science Institute (RSI), a competitive research program hosted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) be the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE). In Dr. Matthew A. Wilson's lab, I dove headfirst into a computational neuroscience research, characterizing latent sleep structures using a machine learning model.
These transformative experiences informed my desire to become a physician-scientist, aiding in the translation of research from wet labs to hospitals.
February 2024; Placing 2nd at Gwinnett County Science Fair
What You’ll Find
Here, I've compiled my two passions into one place. You can explore my repertoire by looking through my portfolio. Or, check out my interview series, "Voices in Science," where I spotlight PhD candidates at elite universities and share their journeys to inspire students who may be charting unfamiliar academic territory. My other blog posts dive into whatever is on my mind at the moment, like neuroscience fun facts, imposter syndrome as a musician, and the many thoughts of a high school senior.
More About Me
When I’m not perfecting my Italian vowels or watching YouTube videos about the history of gene editing, you might find me training for a half-marathon, re-watching Pride and Prejudice (2005), or baking delicious desserts.
This website is a continuation of my old blog, Teens in Healthcare, dedicated to health and science. Find it here.
Let's Connect
I'd love to hear from you! Please leave a comment, find me on Linkedin, or send an email.
You can reach me at chelsyd@songofscience.org.