Megan Chung

Hi! I’m Megan, and I’m a senior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology and minoring in
Chemistry and Medical Sociology. Since coming to Penn, I have been a Research Assistant in
the Michael Lampson lab in the Department of Biology. My work in the lab involves basic
techniques, and I study the mechanical mechanism of accurate chromosome segregation using
optogenetics. I’d also be happy to answer any questions about BIOL 3999/4999.
With the myriad of research opportunities, I understand it can be challenging finding your niche
and may even feel overwhelming at times. Having been there myself, I would love to help you
navigate research at Penn and find projects you are passionate about! There are so many
resources available here, and I would be happy to support you in any way I can. Please do not
hesitate to reach out with any questions or if you would just like to chat! :)

• Research Assistant, Michael Lampson Lab, Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania, August 2020 - Present
• Intracellular Enrichment of Lipid Droplets Concentrates Tubulin to Promote Microtubule Assembly and Chromosome Segregation Errors, American Society for Cell Biology, December 2022
• Depolymerization of Kinetochore-Microtubules Restricts Anaphase Spindle Elongation, Boston Area Mitosis and Meiosis Meeting, May 2023
• Research Assistant, David Lee Lab, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, August 2020 - January 2021
• CURF Fall Research Expositions, 2021, 2022, 2023
• College Alumni Society Research Grant, 2022, 2023
• Robert J. Holtz Fund, 2021
• Additional groups/interests: Renewal College Fellowship, Project Sunshine, University City
• Hospitality Coalition Medical Clinic, Puentes de Salud