Almost every scientist has a formative moment at the beginning of their career that gets them hooked to research. For me, this moment came as I looked through a microscope and noticed the open neural tubes of embryos I had genetically manipulated. I had identified an uncharacterized, disease-related gene and showed its role in the formation of cilia as well as neural tube closure. This was the first time in my undergrad I felt the exhilaration of first-hand discovery, and from this moment forward, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in research.
Complementing my passion for research is a strong appreciation for medicine and its clinical implementation, which together have led me to consider pursuing an MD/PhD. These two degrees will allow me to take a multifaceted approach to both medicine and basic science research - applying an advanced understanding of human physiology and interpersonal care to the
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As an undergraduate scientist, I have worked diligently to better define the cell biological basis of cilia formation through independent design and execution of experiments ranging from biochemical fractionation to confocal microscopy. Further, I have collaborated with others to conduct studies, such as the construction of a global human protein complex map. These experiences have aided me in building an approach to tackle complex scientific problems. I have found that integration of this approach into my volunteer experience has proved to be invaluable, as care for patients requires meticulous planning and communication with other medical personnel. Having seen the integration of scientific thinking with clinical care first hand, I can only imagine that being trained as a scientist will make me a better physician and that training as a physician will enhance my potential for success as a
Born and raised by parents working in the medical field, I have always had the urge to follow up on on a health related career. Despite never being pressured into choosing scientific subjects as my academic studies, I deeply admired what a long way science has come and longed to give my contribution to this fascinating world. I am presently studying for my A-levels at St.Aloysius Sixth form in Malta, a college for high achievers.
Many years ago there was a small boy who was woken by a loud scream. Terrified, he ran from his room to find his mother unconscious on the floor. His little sister was screaming as he pulled his mom onto her back in desperation. In reality, he didn’t know what to do to save her and his helplessness was due to his lack of knowledge. She passed away that night. That boy was me. Our past defines us no matter how we protest; it can either pull you down into failure or lift you up towards success. From then on, I was drawn to medical sciences and used that helplessness to motivate my education.
I first learned how to translate my curiosity into hard work as a chemistry student at Cornell, and since then I have found great inspiration in new learning environments. As a medical student, transitioning from lectures to my clinical years, I extended the curiosity) developed in the classroom to patient care. During my rotations, I constantly questioned why certain steps were chosen to manage patients. I learned to refer to journals and to critically assess articles' levels of evidence, which facilitated decisions in patient care. Even as a medical student, I could make a difference by presenting articles to the team, and I dedicated myself to doing
My search for a career began when, as a college freshman, I chose neuroscience as my major. Surprisingly, this became the starting point for my veterinary career. It opened doors to exciting research and medical opportunities, including a short-lived interest in human medicine. My father being a gastroenterologist, human medicine represented a familiar and respectable career path. As a result, I shadowed several human medicine specialists. Although I did not find it as appealing as animal medicine, I discovered empathy for people and the desire to make a difference in both human and animal lives.
My passion for Science and the practice of Medicine goes far way back as my childhood days when my uncle who was paralyzed for ten years with acute spinal cord injury passed away. This incident paved the way for the
People often anticipate their desire to become doctors at a young age. Perhaps this curiosity in the field of medicine is provoked by a natural knack for science or an inclination to help and impact their community. Throughout my life, the wonders of science have always intrigued my inner curious spirit. Although, I never imagined myself in a doctoral position, but after a traumatic head injury I realized that I wanted to help people the way that I was helped and the mind was my ideal focus. With that being said, becoming a physician specializing in neurology is a long, arduous, expensive process that can only be accomplished with great dedication.
I’m a student at Tompkins Cortland Community College this is my first semester as a college student. I plan to go to college for four years and only be at TC3 for this one semester, then transfer to a four year school. College has grown around the world more than ever and more people are attending college more than ever. I have chosen to go to college because of the rewards after graduation. Yes it is another four years of school but by getting more education and an extended degree gives me more opportunities for better jobs and more money. The career I have chosen to study is business administration. I am hoping that it takes me to a great job managing a company or possibly being an accountant.
I received the fateful call in my junior year of college. I couldn’t believe it. I had been accepted to the Harvard Systems Biology Summer Internship. This came at a crucial time in my academic life. I had already found my calling to be a physician, but would scientific research be an integral part of my career as well?
Problem solving skill is one of the most important skills that I acquired while studying engineering at the Cooper Union. Immersed in the field of biology and chemistry, I learned how to approach, analyze, and solve problems. Nonetheless, I have always believed that the research should go beyond than just problem solving. I believe that true innovation is achieved only when the benefits that are found in the research is translated to people’s lives. For that reason, I decided to pursue the combined MD/PhD degree and become a translational researcher in the medical field who can bring laboratory work to real world, shaping a better world for people.
My goals and future career aspirations after completing by undergraduate in Medical Laboratory Science, where I intent to specialise in the field in haematology by completing my Honours, followed by my PhD where the research has a haematology focus. I have taken the 'first step' in my educational journey and professional development by enrolling into the Vacation Research Experience Scheme (VRES). Over the last 12 months I have completed a research project unit, in which I was introduced to different techniques and equipment. One of the skills I have developed is Cell Culture, where a cell line is grown and kept alive with media. Cell lines are an important process in running different experiments.
I grew up in a research and development campus where my father is a scientist. Research and curiosity were constantly encouraged and this prompted me to take up medicine as a career, a field that offers tremendous prospects for research and discoveries. Throughout medical school I tried to be involved in research and attempts at trying out new ideas, be it in the lab or working with human subjects. I carried this through my residency and now my fellowship. The idea of studying a topic or issue that has so far not been treaded upon seems to be extremely exciting and challenging.
Ever since my freshman year of high school, I thought I would pursue a career in the medical field. I enjoyed taking science classes, I was smart enough to understand and excel in those subject, and I knew I could make good money in that field. When I went to college, I quickly became a biology major without a second thought. During my first year in college I realized there are many other options and subjects that I enjoyed, specifically music and dancing. I took piano lessons and competed in gymnastics from the age of four years until my senior year of high school.
Excited by the idea of becoming a scientist since I was a small child, my interests in pursuing graduate studies intensified during my undergraduate education and my research experience. Rather than discouraging me with the tremendous amount of work and demands for creativity, my college years motivated me to earn a Ph.D. and to continue pursuing a career as a research scientist. Although my exact research goals have yet to be refined, my interests include studying the genetic basis of disease and the genetic mechanisms that govern various cellular processes, such as the cell cycle, apoptosis, and tumor formation.
Thus, another potential path for my future in medicine is to complete a PhD alongside my MD degree. Though I could perform research with only an MD, being at the frontier of translational medicine requires ample time invested in bench work alongside bedside care. As a physician-scientist, I would still be devoted to helping individual patients with my clinical practices, and to contributing to the knowledge of the larger medical community; however, I would be much more involved in basic biomedical research, with the potential of eventually coordinating my own laboratory while mentoring my own group of graduate and postdoctoral
I am presenting and proving myself as a bright student to take up MSc in Biomedical Science at University of Strathclyde with the acquired good science education background and utmost interest for the course. I have always been interested in science and the idea of working in laboratory, hospital or where I can help patients was my main goal since my high school. My main aim is stablishing my own laboratory in my City as I am living in a relatively big city but there are not enough immunology and pathology laboratory for citizens. During my undergraduate study in Molecular and Cellular Biology and postgraduate diploma in Biotechnology, as a student at department faculty of biology and science, I was able to experience the most of chemistry and