Investigate the role of fatty acid binding proteins in whole-body energy metabolism in Storch Labs in Nutritional SciencesConduct research by working with mice models to analyze lipid metabolism, protein expression, and gene expression through using techniques regarding DNA extraction, RNA extraction, MRI, qPCR, mice surgery, etcEvaluate lab data to gather, collect, and display in an presentable manner and discover any potential new information that may arise from lab experiments

Selected into Aresty Summer Science Research Program to work in Storch Labs Worked on project titled "Role of Intestinal Fatty-Acid Binding Proteins in Whole Body Energy Metabolism"Conducted research throughout summer by working with mice models to analyze lipid metabolism, protein expression, and gene expression through using techniques regarding DNA extraction, RNA extraction, MRI, qPCR, mice surgery, etcPresented results at symposium at end of program to highlight findings and future directions of project

Educated younger students in arithmetic and reading, strengthened students’ math skills, and evaluated students' performance with guidance to allow them to improveSupervised a special program to develop and mature young adolescents with their social and emotional intelligence to help build strong working habits and foster beneficial traits from a young age

Shadowed Dr. Balar and observed him evaluating patient charts, X-rays, and administering corticosteroid injections in the neck, back, knee, elbow, and shoulder Gained insight on best practices regarding patient communication skills and bed-side mannerisms along with educating myself with common diagnoses, symptoms, tests, and treatment plans Assisted Dr. Balar with post-injection procedures and general patient care

Participated in Vanderbilt’s virtual course for So You Want To Be A Doctor?: An Introduction to Medicine to gain insights that relate to cardiology, psychology, and neurology Presented a presentation regarding the misbelief of vaccines linked to autism to accomplished doctors, nurses, and other professionals in the field of medicine

Participated in Vanderbilt’s virtual course for Treating the Whole Person: A Multidisciplinary Understanding of Healthcare and Social ContextPresented a complex case study regarding the medical and socioeconomic determinants of human health to accomplished doctors, nurses, and other professionals in the field of medicine

Isolated and analyzed DNA sampled from Landoltia punctata(duckweed plant) and compared sequences from other organisms with fellow researchersDeveloped sequences were published to the international repository for all known DNA sequences(NCBI database)