Myren Sutton
Bioinformatics | Biomedical Engineering | Biological Engineering
I'm Myren Sutton, a biomedical engineer and bioinformatics researcher passionate about leveraging machine learning, genomic data analysis, and innovative design to address critical healthcare challenges. I'm actively seeking employment opportunities in bioinformatics, engineering, and the healthcare field following my Master's graduation, aiming to create impactful and inclusive medical solutions.
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MS Biological Engineering
University of Missouri - Columbia
May 2026BS Biomedical Engineering
University of Missouri - Columbia
Track: Bioinformatics
GPA: 3.76/4.0
College of Engineering Dean's High Honor List
Work Experience
University of Missouri - Columbia
Teaching Assistant (TA)
August 2025 — Present- Lead and assist with lectures and classroom discussions to support student learning and engagement.
- Prepare quizzes and instructional materials in alignment with course objectives.
- Grade assignments and assessments, providing constructive feedback to students.
- Offer tutoring and hold regular office hours to provide academic support and address student questions.
- TA'd Fluid Mechanics for Biomedical Engineers and MATLAB.
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Research & Development Intern
June 2025 — August 2025- Collaborated within the upstream bioprocessing research and development division to design and implement workflows that increase experimental efficiency.
- Developed proficiency in Visual Basic, advanced Excel function, and integrating block-based code with written scripting to support process optimization within an automated liquid handler.
University of Missouri - Columbia
Residential Advisor
August 2023 — Present- Led a supportive living environment, enforced housing policies, provided mentorship, crisis response, and resource access to ensure over 700+ resident's well-being and safety within a team of 22+ residential advisors.
University of Missouri - Columbia | Dr. Praveen Rao Scalable Data Science Lab
Bioinformatics Research Intern
May 2023 — Present- Investigating findings from clustering COVID-19 patient's genomic variants using a Transformer model.
- Developing a robust pipeline for raw DNA sequences to produce variant calling files (VCFs).
- Applying genomic data to an NLP transformer to present patterns within the data.
- Utilizing Jupyter Notebook and RealVNC Viewer with GPUs for larger data analysis.
- Implementing methods for interactive and comprehensible clustering results.
- Presented findings at multiple national research forums, including ABRCMS and Mizzou research conferences.
University of Missouri - Columbia | Dr. Trupti Joshi Research Lab
Bioinformatics Research Assistant
August 2021 — May 2022- Understood how to utilize the R programming language for data analysis.
- Operated with the soybean genome to test and display a new data visualization library within R and R Shiny.
- Attended weekly seminars with another lab, highlighting new technology in Bioinformatics.
Involvement & Leadership
Technical Outreach Community Help (TORCH) Chair
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
May 2025 — Present- Coordinate and volunteer for classroom training and community service projects to make science and engineering accessible and engaging.
- Lead and participate in STEM outreach events for the youth, organizing hands-on workshops and activities.
- Attend bi-weekly meetings to discuss opportunities and events for the community of engineers on campus.
- Provide study sessions to help students understand their classes better.
- Organize Fall conference as a networking opportunity for students to meet professionals in their discipline.
Fellow
Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC/IMSD)
September 2021 — May 2025- Attend weekly meetings to learn more about the research field and upcoming research opportunities.
- Gain insight on how to adequately prepare for graduate school and PhD Programs.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
Software & Tools
Libraries & Frameworks
Featured Projects
Wound Measurement App
December 2024 - Present
Pulse Oximetry Measurement
October 2024 - December 2024
Custom 3D Printed Splints
August 2024 - December 2024
Research Presentations
Clustering Genomic Variants of COVID-19 Patients Using Transformers
Myren DeShawn Sutton, Praveen Rao
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students (ABRCMS) — November 2023Phoenix, Arizona
Clustering Genomic Variants of COVID-19 Patients Using Transformers
Myren DeShawn Sutton, Praveen Rao
Mizzou Show Me Research Week — April 2024Columbia, Missouri
Clustering Genomic Variants of People with COVID-19 Using Transformers
Myren DeShawn Sutton, Praveen Rao
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students (ABRCMS) — November 2024Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Designed Workflow of a Custom 3D-Printed Splint
Myren DeShawn Sutton, Campbell Breiler, Layni Kennell, Nicholas Wiedemann
3D Printing Presentation — December 2024Columbia, Missouri
Clustering Genomic Variants of People with COVID-19 Using Transformers
Myren DeShawn Sutton, Praveen Rao
Mizzou Show Me Research Week — April 2025Columbia, Missouri
About Me
Hi, I'm Myren Sutton! I'm a bioinformatics researcher and biomedical engineer passionate about using data to solve real world healthcare problems. My work focuses on combining machine learning, bioinformatics, and practical engineering to create tools that actually make a difference for patients. I've designed and developed projects ranging from clustering genomic variants of COVID-19 patients with transformer models to creating affordable, eco-friendly 3D-printed medical splints. I'm proficient in Python, R, MATLAB, and SolidWorks, and enjoy applying these skills to innovative medical technologies. Ultimately, I'm driven to make healthcare more inclusive and effective through thoughtful, data driven design.
