Joshua Pak

Joshua's journey began in Hong Kong, where he spent 15 years of his life. Despite being raised there, he has family ties in Southern California and Irvine. Currently residing in Dallas, Texas, Joshua attended the Hong Kong International School before joining the Emory class of 2025. Joshua is currently working towards a bachelor of arts in chemistry with a minor in media production. His future plans involve attending medical school to obtain a medical degree and aspiring to become a practicing physician. Within the realm of science, Joshua's interests lie in understanding and visualizing biochemical systems and how they impact human health. His research focuses on developing an enzymatic assay to measure the processing of R-loops by a wide range of enzymes. Joshua aims to quantify the kinetics and compare enzymatic activities of various mutants in combination to visualizing RNP assemblies with 3D model software. Beyond the lab, Joshua finds joy in diverse activities. From watching films and playing basketball to engaging in board and social deduction games, he also dedicates time to his creative side by crafting short animations and films. Cherishing moments with loved ones is an essential part of Joshua's life outside of academia and research.