Winnie Wong grew up in Brooklyn, NY. She attended and received a Honors B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Delaware. Her undergraduate research focused on the synthesis of Calbistrin A, a known potent colon cancer growth inhibitor. Winnie enrolled in Boston University and began research in Dr. Porco's lab. Outside of chemistry, Winnie spends her time browsing Netflix crime dramas, cooking, playing video games and writing up a bullet journal.