Xuanyu is a senior at the University of Washington, majoring in Biology: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology with a minor in Art History. With a deep-seated interest in immunology and cellular biology, she joined the Cancer Vaccine Institute in December 2022. Under the mentorship of Dr. Nicole Kretzer and Research Scientist Yang Yi, Xuanyu is honing her skills in research methodologies and exploring the field of vaccine immunology. She aspires to specialize in immunology in the future. In her free time, she balances her academic endeavors with hobbies like reading, hiking, cooking, and photography.