How/Why Research? Coming into my first year at Carolina, I knew I wanted to get involved in clinical research because I was excited by the idea of a project that would directly affect patients. After lots of searching and several cold emails, I found my current internship as a Clinical Research Assistant at the UNC Blood Research Center. I’ve continued in this internship since my second semester at UNC!
Research Experience: My primary project has been PATH-HHT, a multicenter study of pomalidomide for the treatment of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT). I also worked on the ACTIV-4c clinical trial studying antithrombotic therapy for COVID-19 patients, as well as the GENEr8-1 study of gene therapy for hemophilia A. Currently, I am working on a translational study with Dr. Raj Kasthuri to determine whether HHT is associated with an increased risk for thrombosis. Each of these experiences have been extremely rewarding, not only improving my understanding of the research process, but also teaching me skills that will be invaluable in my future medical career.
Student Organizations/Clubs: Student Health Action Coalition (SHAC), Bioethics Society Research Committee
Also Happy to Chat about: Finding clinical research opportunities, research for credit options
Random Fun Fact: I studied abroad in Seville!