Ethan Wu

Student Researcher

July 2025 – August 2025

• Researched fMRI imaging for gas challenges in measuring cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR)
• Worked in University of Calgary’s Brain Image Team under the supervision of Associate Professor Ethan MacDonald

Wet Lab Team Leader

Team Uprize-II, iGEM 2025

March 2025 – October 2025

• Led wet lab team

Student Researcher

Pioneer Research Program

Feburary 2025 – July 2025

• Developed a research paper on human health and biodiversity under the supervision of Professor Catherine Cardelús
• Gained valuable skills, including performing literature reviews and writing annotated bibliographies

Program Manager

Futurlign and Elvaria

August 2024 – Present

• Developed and taught educational content for two non-profit organizations focused on teaching AI concepts and music theory to children
• Demonstrated confident presentation skills and the ability to simplify complex concepts

Student Participant

SHAD Canada

July 2024 – August 2024

• Designated as the CEO of a design entrepreneurship project to pitch a business plan to a panel of experts and professionals
• Business pitch was awarded as best overall among peers
• Proposed a town hall community centre redesign plan to municipality officials, with implementation currently underway

Student Researcher

COPD Research Group

May 2023 – June 2024

• Applied advanced techniques to conduct a Meta-analysis, examining a number of valid studies to mathematically combine results using statistical methodology
• Co-authored a peer-reviewed research paper on short and long term doses of corticosteroids for the treatment of COPD exacerbations
• Long- versus short-duration systemic corticosteroid regimens for acute exacerbations of COPD: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials and cohort studies

Volunteer

iCare uCare Association

September 2022 - Present

• Volunteering weekly with the iCare uCare food bank program
• Helping transport and distribute food to families in need