Health Careers Peer Advisors
Office Hours:
If you would like advice from a peer with experience as a health careers student at Brown contact one of the health careers peer advisors listed below, or come to HCPA office hours
Every Sunday afternoon from 4-6 in the Science Center, SciLi 303
Paul Shamirian, Class of 2012
Hometown: Cranston, RI
Concentration: Biology, Sc.B.
E-Mail: Paul_Shamirian@brown.edu
Activities:
- University Disciplinary Council
- Brown Toastmasters
- Dash for Diabetes Organizing Committee
- Armenian Club
- Intramural tennis
Research:
- Summer 2009-2010: Brown University Sleep and Development lab- research behavioral aspects of sleep deprivation and sleep architecture in preschool children
- Summer 2010: Pediatric Dental Research at St. Joseph's Hospital
Ezinne Ihenachor, Class of 2012
Hometown: Gardena, CA
Concentration: ScB Human Biology (Human Health and Disease focus)
E-mail: Ezinne_Ihenachor@brown.edu
Activities:
- Academic Coach (Dean of the College)
- Coordinator: Lector Ministry (Brown/RISD Catholic Community)
- Coordinator: New Scientist Program, Peer Academic andLeadership Initiative
- Study Group Facilitator and Tutor: CHEM 0360 (Dean ofthe College)
- Teaching Assistant: CHEM 0350
- Volunteer: Needle Exchange and Outreach Program (The Miriam Hospital)
Research:
- Summer 2011-present: Age related differential expression of cardiac hypertrophy markers in rabbits, Cardiovascular Research Center, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
- Academic year 2010/2011: Feasibility study investigating the efficacy of IV drug use intervention in Providence pharmacies, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI
- Summer 2010: Research assistantship in cardiovascular pharmacology, including protection of ischemic myocardium, development of therapies for limiting myocardial infarct size, andcardiac function following coronary artery occlusion, The Heart Institute, Los Angeles, CA
- Summer 2009: Analysis of the effect of liposomal alendronate on left ventricular wall function in rodents after induced heart attack, The Heart Institute, Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
fun tidbit:
- Ezinne enjoys watching all 6 editions of Real Housewives and providing formal critiques on everything from editing, through lighting, to costume and set dsign to anyone willing to listen.
Robert Medairos, Class of 2012
Hometown: Stafford, VA
Concentration: Neuroscience ScB
Email: Robert_Medairos@brown.edu
Activities:
- Men's Varsity Soccer
- New Scientist Program Coordinator
- Biology 0020 Teaching Assistant
- Chemistry 0350 Teaching Assistant
- Rhode Island Free Clinic Volunteer
- Fox Point Elementary Tutor
Research:
- June 2010 - August 2010: Development and assessment of a new systematic exam for ER patients intoxicated with alcohol.
- June 2011 - Present: OSR#1 effectiveness of heavy metal chelation from the body.
fun tidbit:
- Robert composes and produces music and is glad to share with fellow-musicians and fans.
Jessica Feng, Class of 2012
Hometown: Marlborough, MA
Concentration: Biology, Sc. B.
E-mail: Jessica_Feng@brown.edu
Activities:
- China Care Brown
- Meiklejohn Peer Advising
- Science Center Staff
- Sidney Frank Scholar Association Co-Coordinator
Research:
- Undergraduate genetics researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Erica Larschan, Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry, Brown University
- Summer 2011: W. and F. Hewlett Team UTRA at Brown University
- Summer 2010: Summer Research Fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Anthony Imbalzano, Department of Cell Biology, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School researching breast cancer tumor cell proliferation
STUDY ABROAD:
- Spring 2011: King's College London pre-medical (Health & Society) semester abroad program in London, UK
fun tidbit:
- Jessica enjoys exquisite baking, as well as arts and crafts.
Mark Wu, Class of 2012
Home Town: East Brunswick, NJ
Concentration: Chemistry, Sc.B.
Email: Mark_Wu@brown.edu
Activities:
- Founder of Brown Foundation for the International Medical Relief of Children (Brown FIMRC)
- Organic Chemistry Group Tutor
- Brown RISD Catholic Community Pastoral Council
- Rhode Island Hospital Intern/Volunteer
Research:
- Study Abroad: University of Oxford 2010-2011 Academic Year
- Summer 2009/2010: The role of AGG interruptions in modulating the rate of duplex formation in trinucleotide repeat sequences, Brown University Chemistry Department, Providence, RI
- Summer 2011: Investigating novel proteins involved in the Fanconi Anemia DNA repair pathway, University of Oxford, Oxford, U.K.
fun tidbit:
- Mark enjoys Thai boxing, spending time with family and friends, and watching superhero movies. He gladly offers expert advice on the latter.
Katherine Pleet, Class of 2012
Hometown: Springfield, MA
Concentration A.B. Biology
E-mail: Katherine_Pleet@brown.edu
Activities:
- Meiklejohn Peer Advisor
- Brown Women's Club Tennis Co-Captain
- Liber Brunensis Editor-in-Chief
- Relay for Life Committee Member
Research:
- Summer 2011 - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center –Research in immunotherapy of malignant melanoma and renal cancer
- Summer 2010 – Emergency Medicine Department, Rhose Island Hospital - Internet-initiated sexual assault of minors project
fun tidbit:
- Katherine went to the same elementary, middle, and high school as Dr. Seuss.