Kenton Wu

Kenton Wu is a Clinical Research Coordinator at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, having held the position since June 2024. Previously, Kenton worked as an Ophthalmic Technician at NEW YORK RETINA CONSULTANTS, PLLC, where responsibilities included initial patient assessments and diagnostic testing to support physicians. Kenton's research experiences include serving as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Cornell University, focusing on the role of progranulin and TMEM106B in myelination, and internships at Stony Brook University, Queensborough Community College, and SUNY College at Old Westbury, where various investigations into bioprinting, gene expression, and pesticide effects were conducted. Kenton also demonstrated leadership as President of the Youth Executive Board at The INN, organizing fundraising efforts for local assistance in Long Island. Kenton holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Cornell University and a high school diploma from The Wheatley School.