Xiaoyi (Charlotte) Shi is a Year 12 student at Shanghai Foreign Language School Affiliated with SISU in China. She hopes to become a biologist and has a strong passion for science.
Xiaoyi has earned recognition in several science competitions. These include the HOSA Preliminary National Gold in Biology and second place in Science at the USAD China competition. She also earned a Silver Award in the British Biology Olympiad and participated in the Bio Olympiad Initiative USA-China.
Xiaoyi’s Research Journey at CCIR Academy
At CCIR Academy, Xiaoyi joined the 1-on-1 Research Mentorship programme. She conducted her research under the supervision of Dr Zarkan. Throughout the programme, she demonstrated dedication, hard work, and a keen interest in scientific research.
Publishing research as a high school student can be challenging. Students must balance research with their academic studies and extracurricular activities. They must also meet strict publication standards.
These standards often include peer review, formatting requirements, and original contributions to a field. However, Xiaoyi’s commitment helped her develop a research paper that was accepted for publication.
Research Published in a Microbiology Journal
Xiaoyi’s paper, titled “Bacterial Survivors: Evaluating the Mechanisms of Antibiotic Persistence,” was published in a peer-reviewed Microbiology Society journal. The paper appeared in a special edition celebrating the society’s 75th anniversary.
Her research examines how bacteria persist despite antibiotic treatment. This topic is important in microbiology because antibiotic resistance remains a major global concern.
Although bacterial persistence and antibiotic resistance are distinct processes, studying persistence can help researchers better understand how bacteria survive treatment. This research may also inform future investigations into ways to address bacterial infections.
Congratulations to Xiaoyi on this important research achievement!
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