How/Why Research? While touring colleges my senior year of high school, research was constantly brought up to show the respective universities’ ground-breaking initiatives. Because of this, I knew that I wanted to be involved in research as quickly as possible once my first-year started. I got involved in research through my IDST198 class; OUR Ambassadors came and talked to our class about their research, and a specific ambassador’s research piqued my interest. I set up a meeting with this ambassador where we discussed the process to get involved in the Schisler Lab and shortly after that I met with the lab manager, had an interview, and started in the lab!
Research Experience: I’ve done mostly wet lab work in the Schisler Lab, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, mice handling and injections, and mice behavioral work. Through my research, I’ve been able to employ the concepts I’ve learned about in my biology and neuroscience courses in real-life scenarios. Our research is incredibly important to those diagnosed with age-dependent neuroinflammatory diseases as it aims to find a specific therapeutic target to reduce the effects/find a cure for these diseases.
Student Organizations/Clubs: Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-Health Honor Society), SOHP Undergrad Internship, HCSA
Random Fun Fact: I did goat yoga in Florida this past Easter break