Myren Sutton
Electrophysiology · Clinical technology · Biomedical engineering
I am a biomedical and biological engineer based in St. Louis who feels at home in fast paced clinical environments. I have trained in electrophysiology through Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s EPI program, shadowed in the cath lab and vascular OR, and built hands-on skills in ECG analysis, CAD, and cross-functional communication. I am pursuing my MS in Biological Engineering (May 2026) and am interested in clinical specialist roles, especially in EP and cardiac rhythm, where technical depth and relationship building both matter. Open to relocation and remote friendly teams.
Education
Master of Science, Biological Engineering
University of Missouri, Columbia
May 2026Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
University of Missouri, Columbia
Track: Bioinformatics
GPA: 3.76/4.00
College of Engineering Dean's High Honor List
Clinical & field experience
Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Electrophysiology Immersion Program (EPI)
January 2026 to January 2026- EP training with live case observations, case review, mapping fundamentals, and arrhythmia concepts.
- Exposure to EP lab workflow, clinical account specialist responsibilities, and the business side of medtech.
- Built context for how devices, mapping systems, and teams come together during complex ablation cases.
University of Missouri, Columbia
Cath lab shadowing (structural heart)
November 2025 to November 2025- Shadowed two TAVR procedures with Dr. Arun Kumar.
- Observed an Edwards Lifesciences representative support valve preparation and deployment in the OR.
University of Missouri, Columbia
Vascular surgery observation
October 2025 to October 2025- Observed a medical device representative support vascular surgeons during modification and implantation of a branched aortic graft.
- Focused on sales support, product preparation, and OR workflow alongside the clinical team.
Work Experience
University of Missouri, Columbia
Teaching Assistant (TA)
August 2025 to Present- Support instruction for Fluid Mechanics for Biomedical Engineers and MATLAB.
- Provide tutoring and grading support, reinforcing technical concepts and analytical reasoning.
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Bioprocessing R&D Intern
June 2025 to August 2025- Designed and optimized workflows to increase experimental efficiency within upstream bioprocessing R&D.
- Applied VBA scripting and advanced Excel functions to support process automation and data analysis for liquid handling systems.
University of Missouri, Columbia
Residential Advisor
August 2023 to Present- Mentors and supports a diverse community of 700+ residents with a 22-person residential life team.
- Delivers conflict resolution, crisis response, and resource connection in a high-trust living environment.
University of Missouri, Columbia, Dr. Praveen Rao’s Lab
Bioinformatics Research Intern
October 2022 to May 2025- Led an independent project clustering genomic variants using transformer-based models.
- Built a pipeline from raw DNA sequences to VCF files and applied NLP-style transformers for genomic clustering.
- 1st place, Informatics Division, Show Me Research (Spring 2024).
- Presented at ABRCMS (2023 Phoenix, 2024 Pittsburgh), Show Me Research Week, and the Summer Research Forum.
Involvement & Leadership
Technical Outreach Community Help (T.O.R.C.H.) Chair
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
July 2025 to Present- Organizes outreach events spanning housing support for people experiencing homelessness and engineering experiences for grades 6 to 12.
- Partners with campus and community stakeholders to make STEM pathways visible and accessible.
Member
Health Industry Sales Club (HISC)
August 2025 to Present- Attends speaker sessions with medical device sales professionals to learn industry roles and career pathways.
Technical Skills
Clinical & signals
Software & CAD
Programming & data
Featured Projects
Cardiac Signal Simulation Tool
September 2025 to Present
Wound Measurement App
December 2024 to Present
Pulse Oximetry Measurement
October 2024 to December 2024
Custom 3D Printed Splints
August 2024 to December 2024
Research Presentations
Clustering Genomic Variants Using Transformers (1st Place, Informatics Division)
Myren DeShawn Sutton, Praveen Rao
Show Me Research Week, Spring 2024Columbia, Missouri
Clustering Genomic Variants of COVID-19 Patients Using Transformers
Myren DeShawn Sutton, Praveen Rao
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students (ABRCMS), November 2023Phoenix, Arizona
Clustering Genomic Variants of COVID-19 Patients Using Transformers
Myren DeShawn Sutton, Praveen Rao
Mizzou Show Me Research Week, April 2024Columbia, Missouri
Clustering Genomic Variants of People with COVID-19 Using Transformers
Myren DeShawn Sutton, Praveen Rao
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students (ABRCMS), November 2024Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Designed Workflow of a Custom 3D-Printed Splint
Myren DeShawn Sutton, Campbell Breiler, Layni Kennell, Nicholas Wiedemann
3D Printing Presentation, December 2024Columbia, Missouri
Clustering Genomic Variants of People with COVID-19 Using Transformers
Myren DeShawn Sutton, Praveen Rao
Mizzou Show Me Research Week, April 2025Columbia, Missouri
Clustering Genomic Variants Using Transformers (Summer Research Forum)
Myren DeShawn Sutton, Praveen Rao
University of Missouri Summer Research Forum, 2022Columbia, Missouri
About Me
I'm Myren Sutton, an engineer and teacher, and someone who genuinely enjoys being around people in high-stakes environments. Clinical spaces energize me: the teamwork in the EP lab, the precision in the OR, and the responsibility that comes with supporting patients through technology. I care a lot about business and entrepreneurship. On the side I have started two businesses while in college. Reach, which focuses on building back washers for people who need help washing in the shower when mobility is limited. The other connects students with local restaurant marketing so those restaurants can get real visibility and support in the community. My path combines electrophysiology curiosity, solid engineering fundamentals, and time in the classroom as a TA. I care about inclusive healthcare, clear communication, and earning trust quickly with physicians, reps, and teammates. I love meeting new people and making new friends. I love working out, learning nonstop, and staying up to date with how technology is developing around the world. I also love traveling. Long car rides and flights feel like part of the adventure, and I am happiest when I am in a new place and exploring. Outside academics you will still find me investing in community through NSBE, talking medtech with peers, and chasing the next project or idea.
