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Coordinated pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine research focused on biomechanical analysis of femoral osteotomy varus fixation methods for pediatric cerebral palsy patients. Led a team of bioengineering undergraduate/high-school students, designed testing jigs, and supported material testing comparing locking proximal femur (LPF) and locking cannulated blade (LCB) plates.

Served as an automotive engineering technician on weekends performing customer-facing repairs and service work including oil changes, brake pad/rotor replacements, brake fluid changes, tire repair, and transmission/oil services. Maintained service quality while interacting with customers in the local community.

Supported clinical research and repairs of the hyperthermic chamber at the BTT Clinic, contributing to whole-body hyperthermia treatment workflows for patients with conditions including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and prostate cancer. Completed literature reviews, analyzed blood lab test results, and wrote case study reports.

Conducted Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome research on vascular calcification using iPSC-derived endothelial and smooth muscle cells and studying molecular drivers including YY1 and PARP1, including plans to validate pathway effects. Successfully defended an honors thesis and presented posters at UMD events and the UMD/JHU mid-Atlantic research competition.

Assisted the Esperanza Center immigration legal services office by reorganizing files with paralegals, attorneys, and staff and supporting refugee/immigrant clients in humanitarian and family-based immigration matters. Worked in a trauma-informed environment and supported documentation and client support needs including for non-English-speaking clients and families.

Prepared and analyzed thousands of COVID-19 samples during peak testing periods across multiple states and embassy locations. Performed QC/QA using Ovation software, implemented sample rejection workflows, and organized transport of test kits to senior centers and healthcare providers.

Supported work in the NIAID SIP apicomplexan molecular physiology section using malaria parasite cultures and a nanoluciferase reporter targeting the PSAC nutrient uptake channel to high-throughput screen for potential inhibitors. Trained in patch clamp, optimized anti-foam protocol steps, and analyzed hydroxychloroquine as an antimalarial inhibitor.

Performed protein and biochemistry workflows including gel electrophoresis, Western blot, SDS-PAGE, and silver staining, along with Bradford assays for protein characterization. Designed microfluidic mixers and supported cell-free IVT work by developing/manufacturing components (RiboLock RNAse inhibitor), saving the lab approximately $30,000 in grant funding, and contributed to a low-cost noninvas

Contributed to a four-year Team MIND project to advance clinician diagnosis of mental disorders using deep learning and AI methods on neuroimaging data. Conducted bioethics research on racial inequities in misdiagnosis and supported approval processes for IRB and controlled data access through NIMH/NDA workflows.

Pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) starting in 2025 (Class of 2029).

Grade: 3.93 GPA; Latin Honors

Activities and societies: Banneker Key Full Merit Scholarship; Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholar; Bioengineering departmental honors; dean’s list; Bioengineering capstone; Tau Beta Pi and AEMB honors; multiple research and poster presentations.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with an individual concentration. Graduated in 2022 and received departmental honors and Latin honors.

Grade: First-Class Honors

Activities and societies: George J. Mitchell Full Fellowship/Scholarship; publication in progress on international ambulance time intervals for stroke/TIA; Cork University Hospital maternity/infant wards volunteer; Mardyke Water Polo; Kellehers Auto Center at Victoria Cross.

Studying for a Master of Public Health (MPH) with an Advanced Epidemiology concentration. Coursework includes health promotion, health protection, and advanced epidemiology with a dissertation on food deserts and cardiovascular disease.

Grade: 4.0 unweighted GPA; 5.39 weighted QPA

Activities and societies: Ranked 1st in program; varsity sports athlete; Lymphatic Filariasis thesis project (END Fund); First MSDE state-officer representative; Principal’s List; First place at international FBLA national competition (Anaheim, CA).

Completed the Academy of Health Professions Magnet Program from 2014 to 2018. Focused on academic achievement, health-focused coursework, and leadership through multiple state and school programs.