There are several aspects of research skills that peak my interest. The path I have chosen to venture on, is the chance to research in biomedical sciences, which provides an excellent opportunity to get into the U54 University of Massachusetts Boston – Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Comprehensive Partnership, where my skills would allow me to enjoy an experiential learning in administration and service and pursue an MD-PhD-level research in biomedical sciences. This program will provide me with an ideal opportunity to showcase my skills and allow me to enjoy an experimental learning while gaining the knowledge of research on cancer health disparities. The U54 Program is mainly a good fit for me because the knowledge I will attain will not
I knew that I wanted to pave the way for candid treatment and diagnosis of patients worldwide. In the process, I became intrigued with experimentation and learning to comprehensively understand the nature of Science. Indeed, my intent to pursue an education in Clinical Laboratory Science was influenced by my eagerness to learn the mechanisms that controlled cell behavior. Furthermore, I was inspired by the idea of becoming a diligent healthcare professional. My ambitious spirit led me to furthering my education and earning a Bachelor's in Biology at Dillard University.
As a majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology, with the aspirations of becoming a pediatric gastroenterologist, I am very passionate about studying the scientific discoveries of the well-being of children, and making a positive impact on children. Throughout my academic journey, I had found different financial constraints, which prevented me from participating in different research opportunities and other STEM related programs. Back in 2004, my parents immigrated to the United States before I was born and built our family in The Bronx, New York. Growing up, in a low income household, we faced different financial issues with the basic necessities that we needed. This gave me the perspective of remaining determined to constantly challenge myself in my rigorous learning.
I regard the STEM Academy as an extremely positive program that will significantly help my peers and myself in the future. Science has many stimulating topics that have helped our world to advance. The STEM program will definitely push me towards the science aspects of life, allowing me to become more educated in the subject. I hope to be able to join the STEM academy to gain more knowledge in the fields of science and math, to be able to collaborate with others more efficiently, work independently, and to be triumphant in being the best student I can. I want to achieve beyond what is expected in an average student and expand on all my skills.
The Center of Medical Progress released a series of videos on YouTube that shows a meeting with top-level abortion doctor from Planned Parenthood Deborah Nucatola. Within the video, it shows Nucatola describing the illegal selling of body parts for nodes (a central connecting point). The video has caused many problems for Planned Parenthood, along with many of the other videos released by CMP. One major problem Planned Parenthood has faced is due to a debate where Carly Fiorina made a comment about the videos that was untrue.
I can contribute my perspective as a woman of color from the inner city of New York to a conversation about diversity and racism. My experiences as an African American woman provided me with the ability to navigate and adapt to different and sometimes difficult situations. Furthermore, I can share and expand on my involvement leading different clubs and organizations. In the future, I aspire to be a leading scientist in the environmental studies field. In order to achieve my goals as a leader, it is essential that I establish a strong ability to explore and combat racism present in communities.
In the search for academic satiation, I have found that biology is the best outlet for my curiosities. Within the realm of biology, I am most interested in the function of the human body. From head to heart to toe, the function of us fascinates me more than anything else. From my discovery of genetics in 7th grade life science class, I knew I'd found something I’d love for a lifetime. Once I reached 9th grade honors biology, I realized it’d be my career.
I always had an interest in learning about different sciences in High School, and knew I wanted to choose a career where I could help people. However, it was not until I was in my senior year, when my father fell sick, I realized my true interest was in medicine and the human body. The doctors would come into his hospital room, explaining what tests they were doing and what medications they were going to give him. My curiosity lead me to research the illnesses he was being tested for; forms of vasculitis. It was not until after numerous different tests and a lung biopsy that my father was diagnosed with the rare form of vasculitis, Churg-Strauss Syndrome.
I witnessed the harsh effect of smoking on the body. Such as observing many chest x-rays of patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the biggest culprit for developing this was smoking cigarettes. My strongest passion was for biology in particular the topic of understanding the physiology of the body. I relished learning about the heart. One occasion stands out the most to me While shadowing a radiographer on an acute ward I met a patient close to my age The experience left me questioning why there was a piece of metal placed near the heart displayed from the X-Ray.
My experiences further drove my curiosity and led me to a field in which my desire to help and my passion for health science could come together to be of use to my family, friends, and hopefully, the rest of the world.
Growing up, I never fully knew what I wanted to do. I viewed deciding a career path as an absolute life decision and a major commitment for someone who was still unsure and interested in many career fields. When I was 17, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and was introduced to engineering technologies that help make my life easier every day. After acclimating to life as a college student, I continued to experience the difficulties of managing this diagnosis on my own, away from the help and support of my family. As new challenges surfaced, I grew resilient, learning more and more about my illness, how to be self-sufficient, and discovering the passion for engineering that helps so many people with chronic diseases like mine.
As a formal introduction to medicine, I was diagnosed and treated for chronic asthma at the age of four. My diagnosis led to frequent hospital visits and kept my parents on the verge of insanity as they lacked the understanding of my recurrent asthma attacks. My diagnosis led to both good and bad results, I was forever marked with being considered an asthmatic patient however; the respiratory defect has ultimately stimulated my interest in medicine. My experience with the community and as a leader during my undergraduate years serves for the advantage of IMPACT. I have served as regular volunteer of the Canton community revolving around inner city families, particularly homeless families promoting the importance of nutrition and the components of well-being and I have served as a mentor for three years teaching basic concepts of biological sciences.
While exploring my interest, I tapped into a key component that leads me to choose biomedical engineering. This is a component that most human beings struggle to achieve and that only few can articulate through actions. That is, the ability to proactively be helping others through one’s passion. It is why I associate USC’s classes and specific research opportunities with a toolbox full of brand new gadgets like claw hammers and screwdrivers. Utensils that will shape my skills to build a bridge between my desire to help others and my engineering passion.
The MD, PHD path is the best fit for me because it combines my love of problem solving with my strong commitment to helping others. Whether as a researcher in Biophysics or a doctor, I will be confronted with numerous problems without easy or straightforward answers. Most importantly, the solutions to those problems could help people by creating more efficient treatments or even cures. In addition to my passion for the sciences, I have embraced opportunities for community service. As a member of Washington University’s Relay for Life Steering Committee, an organization close to my heart, I help organize an event which previously has raised nearly $200,000.
I am passionate about science contributing to a better world, which explains my interest in medical research. My mother, as a nurse, exposed me to a broad range of diseases from an early age which definitely sparked my interest for medicine. My father, on the other hand, suffers from sarcoidosis in the lungs and a mitral valve disease; which also contributed to my interest. I am particularly intrigued by cancer research. I have known many people affected by this horrible and engrossing (for a medical scientist) disease.
