www.glohub.orgA web platform providing aspiring global health innovators the resources and community they need to effect change worldwide and better lives.

Assisting physicians in the UConn Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department with documenting patient medical histories, physical examinations, and procedures accurately and efficiently.

Building a space for global health conversations at the University of Connecticut and across the state. Helped organize UConn’s Annual Global Health Symposium and UConn’s Annual Global Health Hackathon in efforts to encourage campus-wide awareness and dialogue surrounding current challenges and progress in global health. Collaborated with faculty at UConn Health and Connecticut Children's Medical center to host graduate and professional level Global Health Symposiums.

My research characterizes the development of the ventricular-subventricular zone (V-SVZ) in mice and humans using techniques such as MRI image analysis, brain tissue harvesting and dissection, 3-D modeling, and immunohistochemistry. My data will inform a computational model of V-SVZ development with clinical applications in diagnosing and treating developmental brain disorders. We have completed our data analysis and are writing a paper for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. From this experience, I have learned to apply my academic knowledge to scientific problem-solving and communicate my ideas and results in successful grant applications and award-winning poster presentations.Research Awards/Grants:Northeast Under/Graduate Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON) Conference – Nu Rho Psi Poster AwardOutstanding Senior in Physiology & Neurobiology Award – I received this honor for my exceptional academic and research accomplishments.CT Institute for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences (IBACS) Undergraduate Research Grant RecipientHolster Scholar – I participated in this highly selective program supporting a small number of students in independent, in-depth, and self- designed research the summer following my first year.

Laboratory Mentor for BIOL 1107: Principles of Biology Worked alongside Laboratory Teaching Assistants to teach the laboratory component of the class. Mentored students by providing biological concept clarification and effective study strategies for success in the course.

OSA Impact is a non-profit organization focused on directing expertise and capital into Odisha, India to accelerate sustainable development of the state. Partnered with the Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry to foster the growth of Odisha technology ecosystem through the formation of an international angel network and mentorship program for early-stage startups. Aided the organization of India’s first high school hackathon. Visit impact.odishasociety.org or contact impact@odishasociety.org for more information.

Worked in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to develop a vaccination candidate against malaria.