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Julie Zhu is a medical student trainee at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, specializing in the research of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and its impact on pathological neovascularization. She completed her Bachelor of Science at Queen's University, where she focused on neuroscience. Currently, she is in her medical studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Julie has been volunteering at the Matsubara lab for several months, where she actively contributes to a project known as FLEX, which emphasizes the role of granzyme B in aging and AMD. Her research interests bridge molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying vision and aging. In addition to her academic pursuits, Julie enjoys reading autobiographies, finding joy in exploring the unique stories of individuals.
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences • Vancouver, BC, Canada
Involved in research related to age-related macular degeneration and its mechanisms involving granzyme B.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.