How/Why Research? I decided to pursue research as an undergraduate because I firmly believe that early exposure to fields of interest can greatly assist students in discovering their true passions, leading to greater success in the long run. Specifically, I joined a neonatal nutritional research lab in January after reaching out to the principal investigator and going through two rounds of interviews to see if I was a good fit.
Research Experience: I research necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe intestinal disease in premature babies, by utilizing mouse models to better understand NEC’s development and potential treatments. By observing mice with a similar condition to NEC, my PI gains insight into the disease’s mechanisms and is able to explore ways to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Student Organizations/Clubs: Arab Student Organization, Tri-Beta
Also Happy to Chat about: Emailing Professors, Pre-Health Career Path, First Generation Student Experience, Networking, Fitting Research into a Busy Schedule, Figuring out/narrowing down the process of finding research one wants to pursue
Random Fun Fact: I have never broken a bone in my body.