Major/concentration and Graduation Year.
Neuroscience, 2019.
Where are you from?
Dobbs Ferry, New York
What were your academic interests in high school?
Chemistry, Biology and English
What is your favorite activity outside of the classroom?
Playing soccer, reading, and spending time with my friends and family.
Why did you decide to pursue research in brain science?
I was drawn to this project by the practical applications of better understanding the mechanisms that predict and cause subdural hemorrhage expansion. By identifying the relevant mechanistic factors, we can better understand how and why these bleeds expand. Clinically, this can be relevant in helping determine risk stratifications for patients based on their presenting signs and symptoms, which can inform treatment.
What research project and laboratory did you work in?
I worked on a project titled "Impact of Physiologic Factors on the Progression of Acute Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage" in the lab of Dr. Wael F. Asaad.
What is your most memorable experience from your training in brain science?
My most memorable experience was the poster presentation at the end of the summer with another member of my research team. It was rewarding to discuss our ideas and findings with other people conducting similar research and compare our methods, results, and conclusions. Also, I enjoyed introducing those less versed on the topic to our findings.
What have you learned from this experience that you are applying to other aspects of your Brown degree?
I learned a lot about Matlab, mathematical modeling and statistics during this project, and these skills will be applicable in other science classes as well as future research projects, including a senior thesis I hope to complete. Moreover, I also learned a lot about conducting literature reviews – where I would read and identify relevant information from other papers, and academic writing, which will be useful in all of my classes. The collaborative environment of the lab also taught me a lot about working as part of a team.
What would you like to do after graduating?
After graduating, I hope to pursue a career in medicine at Warren Alpert Medical School through the PLME program. Outside of the classroom, I hope to continue developing as an individual – continuing to engage with the local community in Providence, reading, and remembering the empathy and compassion that are so important in this field.