Kaoru Saito

Kaoru SaitoKaoru SaitoKaoru Saito


Human Development & Aging

- University of Southern California - 

Class of 2029


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Kaoru Saito

Kaoru SaitoKaoru SaitoKaoru Saito


Human Development & Aging

- University of Southern California - 

Class of 2029


View Resume

My Goals

I am currently a freshman at USC studying human development & aging on the pre-med track with the goal of becoming a physician.  

About Me

Education

University of Southern California - Los Angeles , CA

Bachelor of Science, Human Development & Aging 

Class of 2029


La Canada High School - La Canada Flintridge, CA

Class of 2025 

My Experience

USC on Campus Research – Los Angeles, CA

January 2026 - Present

  • Accepted by Ryo Sanabria at the Andrus Gerontology Center to work in his laboratory from Spring 2026
  • Assigned to work closely with a postdoc in the lab to perform various experiments using C.elegans as a model system
  • Studying how to protect the Actin Cytoskeleton in order to extend lifespan and health

​​USC BUGS Jr. Research Program​ – Los Angeles, CA

June 2024 - August 2024

  • ​​Engaged in graduate school level laboratory research on Tuberculosis to identify novel therapeutic ​targets 
  • ​Engaged in a variety of molecular biology and biochemistry experiments, including Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)​ 

SC Outreach – Los Angeles, CA

January 2026 - Present

  • Running hands-on science experiments for students at local underserved elementary schools without a science curriculum
  • Facilitated interactive experiments (e.g., basic chemistry and physics activities) in small group settings

Contact Me

My Email: kasaito@usc.edu

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