Adrian Lim is a rising second year medical student at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Born and raised in Southern California, he grew up in Arcadia, a predominantly Asian American community that gave him early insight into how culture and community shape health and healthcare experiences.

Prior to medical school, he earned his B.S. in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at UCLA. During his third year, he began conducting pancreatic cancer research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and continued this work as a full-time research associate during his gap years. He remains involved in research part-time under the mentorship of Mouad Edderkaoui, PhD, and Stephen Pandol, MD, focusing on mechanisms of chemoresistance and metastasis in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. These experiences have guided his interest in pursuing a career in medical oncology.

As the child of immigrants from Myanmar, Adrian’s perspective on medicine has been shaped by his family’s experiences navigating the healthcare system. He is especially interested in addressing gaps in care affecting AAPI communities and improving access to culturally responsive healthcare. Through his involvement with APAMSA at both the local and national levels, he hopes to continue learning from and working alongside others who are committed to these efforts. He is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to APAMSA’s mission and to grow alongside a community dedicated to service and advocacy.