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New York, New York, United States

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team led by Dr. Reem Sharaiha, drafting and editingmanuscripts on advanced endoscopic techniques.

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Awarded a prestigious Fulbright Grant by the U.S. Department of State to spearhead a fully-funded research project on epidemiological monitoring using Italian honey bees, in partnership with Dr. Luca Fontanesi of the University of Bologna and local beekeepers.

• Investigated the role of Tenascin-C in the pathogenesis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). • Maintained mouse lines, conducted experiments, and performed histologic analysis. • Worked under the guidance of pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Dominique Bailey at the Columbia Center for Human Development.

Greater New York City Area

• Research Assistant at the S. Arthur Localio Laboratory. • Contributed to projects on pancreatic adenocarcinoma, including the role of ICOS ligand and impact of aerobic exercise. • Harvested liver and pancreas specimens, designed experiments, exercised mice, and performed flow cytometry.

• Managed honeybee hives for the winery and reared queens to expand the apiary. • Performed routine hive checks and collected and processed honey.

Bachelor'S Degree, Neuroscience & Behavior | Dean'S List Every Semester

Activities and Societies: Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Psi Chi Honor Society.

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