Amity Howard

Conducted medical chart reviews in Epic and managed REDCap databases to build the largest 48, XXYY clinical dataset, maintaining data integrity for over 200 study participants.

Performed literature reviews and coded qualitative interviews using thematic analysis to investigate developmental outcomes in individuals with tubulinopathies.

Founded and led a student organization, designing workshops and networking events to prepare peers for genetic counseling careers and expanding access to graduate school resources.

Assisted collection, scoring, and REDCap entry of standardized developmental assessments (Bayley, ADOS) and co-developed caregiver workshops to translate findings into practice.

Conducted behavioral experiments in scent detection with rats, developed experimental techniques for olfactory response testing, and analyzed and communicated results to research teams.

Grade: 3.96 GPA

Activities and societies: Undergraduate research presentations; research assistant roles in multiple labs; founder and president of Pre-Genetic Counseling Club; teaching assistant and peer mentor; Dean's List and multiple scholarships and honors.

Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a Pre-Health Professions concentration and a Certificate in Disability and Neurodiversity; graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.96 GPA and distinctions in Honors and Mentored Research and Artistry.