Valora Wong

Valora Wong is an undergraduate researcher at New York University, focusing on neurogenesis in Harpegnathos Saltator ants at the Desplan Lab. Concurrently, Valora holds the position of research assistant at Penn Medicine, collaborating with multiple universities to enhance music perception for cochlear implant recipients and contributing to projects related to cochlear implant adoption and tinnitus. Valora is also actively involved as a volunteer and front desk ambassador at The Bowery Mission, serving meals to food-insecure individuals and providing translations. Additional volunteer roles include assisting medical professionals at Virtua Health, offering emotional support to children at the Voorhees Pediatric Facility, and previously leading food pantry operations at Hope United Methodist Church. Valora is pursuing a degree in Biology with a focus on Pre-Medicine at New York University, anticipated to graduate in May 2026.