My name is Chimkasinma Mbakwe, a rising senior at UC Berkeley studying Bioengineering with an interest in Immunology. As an international student from Nigeria, I am passionate about understanding the immune system and translating scientific discoveries into real-world healthcare solutions. My current research investigates the regulation of human NK-cell desensitization, specifically studying how stimulation with ionomycin and Nkp30 affects NK cell responsiveness through flow cytometry.
Beyond the lab, I serve as a Resident Assistant and am heavily involved in the Biomedical Engineering Society, the Nigerian Student Association, and the Black Engineering and Science Student Association. I love to read (especially African authors) and listen to music in my free time.