Catherine Maldia

Biography

Catherine Maldia is a junior Lilly Scholar and biological engineering student at Purdue University, concentrating in biomolecular and cellular engineering with a minor in global engineering studies. In spring 2025, she completed an internship at Eli Lilly & Co., where she worked on manufacturing processes and operational efficiency. This past summer, she conducted research in Copenhagen on stem cell-derived therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension. Catherine is also involved in leadership and community roles through Boiler Advocates for Student Empowerment, as well as her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega.