Carolyn Nguyen

Biography

I am a first-generation Vietnamese-American TBSN student in the School of Nursing here at UW, graduating in May 2026 with a BSN and certificates in Global Health, Asian American Studies, and Leadership. I am currently in the Nursing Honors program working with Dr. Jingxi Sheng’s research focused on breast cancer awareness in Asian American women and how physical activity can reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes. My research interests include health equity, health disparities and their impact on outcomes, mental health, healthcare access for underrepresented communities, and breast cancer. Working with Dr. Sheng allows me to explore these interests in practice, focusing on cancer prevention and health promotion within underrepresented communities through meaningful, community-based research. Through this work, I am gaining valuable experience in recruitment, data collection, and scientific dissemination, while deepening my understanding of the research process and the role of nursing science. Outside of academics, I enjoy cooking, crafting, spending time with friends, and hanging out with my two cats.