I have been accepted into the Bridge to Doctorate Program at Jackson State University. As part of this program, I will be undertaking a Master's degree in Chemistry at Jackson State University in afterwards plans of pursuing my Ph.D.

From November 2023 to June 2024, I will be engaged in research within Associate Professor Fengxiang X. Han's laboratory, with a specific focus on environmental chemistry, particularly in the domain of soil pollution. To date, my contributions have been notable, particularly in the realm of chemical fractionation of phosphorus in soil as affected by exopolysaccharides from Rhizobium Tropici, where I am scheduled to present these research findings at the forthcoming 88th Annual Meeting of… Show more From November 2023 to June 2024, I will be engaged in research within Associate Professor Fengxiang X. Han's laboratory, with a specific focus on environmental chemistry, particularly in the domain of soil pollution. To date, my contributions have been notable, particularly in the realm of chemical fractionation of phosphorus in soil as affected by exopolysaccharides from Rhizobium Tropici, where I am scheduled to present these research findings at the forthcoming 88th Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences.I am embarking on a new research endeavor centered around nitrate and ammonia electrodes. Stay tuned for additional details and updates as the project progresses. Show less

I was accepted into the SURE (Student Undergraduate Research Experience) program at The University of Mississippi Medical Center to study under Dr. Licy Yanes Cardozo in the Cell and Molecular Biology Department. More specifically, I studied Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in female rat models. The aims of this study were to investigate the effects of (superoxide dismutase) SOD1 as well as Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in the white adipose tissue of PCOS, PCOS-EMPA, Control &… Show more I was accepted into the SURE (Student Undergraduate Research Experience) program at The University of Mississippi Medical Center to study under Dr. Licy Yanes Cardozo in the Cell and Molecular Biology Department. More specifically, I studied Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in female rat models. The aims of this study were to investigate the effects of (superoxide dismutase) SOD1 as well as Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in the white adipose tissue of PCOS, PCOS-EMPA, Control & Control-EMPA rat models.During my time in the lab, I performed western blot protocol in order to further characterize Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and why it is associated with high blood pressure. I learned how to use machinery such as an EchoMRI on 16-week-old Sprague Dawley (SD) rats in order to track fat mass, lean mass, free water, and total water mass. In addition, I effectively utilized standard laboratory equipment including hand pipettes, balances, scales, centrifuges, image lab 6, electrophoresis machine. I performed Bicinchoninic Acid Protein Assay in order to quantify the total protein of a sample, homogenized samples of kidney in order to later perform western blot and protein assay, and organized and prepared chemicals, as well as labeling tubes and cleaning dishes appropriately.In summary, I found that: 1. EMPA in PCOS causes profound increases in glucosuria.2. There was a decrease in fat mass accompanied by decreased leptin.3. No change in insulin sensitivity.4. Decreased medullar ACE expression and activity accompanied with mild decrease in MAP.5. EMPA could be a novel therapeutic for treating obesity and increased blood pressure in women with PCOS. Show less

Mentored by Qilin Dai, Ph.D.• Prepared perovskite precursor materials according to established protocols.• Appropriately set up the lab for an effective procedure as well as proficiently.• Cleaned all lab materials when needed and organized and effectively preparedchemicals for the day.• Fabricated and characterized different perovskite compositions andformulations.• Handled and stored chemicals safely, adhering to laboratory safety guidelines.