Norah Luong

• Home institution: Centre College

• Year: Rising Senior

• Major: Biochemistry-Molecular Biology

• Research Site: University of Kentucky

• What will I be researching this summer: I am study the epigenetic crosstalk between TP53 and H3K27M mutations in diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) to elucidate mechanisms of radioresistance in pediatric brain cancer.

• Future goals: I want to pursue MD degree, and oncology surgeon at the end.

• Outside of the lab/classroom: People travel for scenery, I travel for food. My dream is to try different cuisines around the world. In my free time, I usually play badminton and do rock climbing to boost my energy and build my physical strength, willpower and determination.