The most memorable intellectual interests that I cherish and consider unparalleled would have to be the scientific research I conducted at New York University and Stevens Institute of Technology. The impact of conducting research these past two summers has opened a window of opportunity into the career of biochemistry for me and it was a rewarding experience. I learned about the minutiae of laboratory work and uncovered a passion for the exciting laboratory processes which may lead to unexpected results. Working with undergraduate students at both universities allowed me to realize the potential I have for excelling in the research field when I enter college. Every day I went to work at the NYU laboratory or at Stevens Institute was an exhilarating and inspiring experience. I enjoyed the exposure of uncertainty in experiments that would arise in the lab multiple times throughout the weeks working in the facility. Nonetheless, the enigmatic feeling of coming across an innovative finding motivated me to work diligently. In my experience of working in the lab, I gratefully received training by the undergraduate students of my mentor, who were generous and elucidated me on how to follow the procedures in the lab and use the intricate equipment. Within a short time, I became adept with the intricate processes of the lab and was entrusted to carry on my own project independently. …show more content…
The micelle we created is a viable capsule capable of benignly delivering medicine inside the human body, and my mentor has recently informed me of his continued research on the
It is also interesting to know just how many medical breakthroughs came about by accident. It allows people to realize that, although it should be handled with the utmost care, cut of the edge research is not always cut and dry. This book teaches that it takes true intellect to take what seems like a failure or an accident and instead of abandoning it, reflecting on what has truly happened. Students as well as current researchers should read, study, and take inspiration from this book. It has a lot to teach other than simply the surface of the history of the discoveries it
The AMGEN Summer Scholars research experience will contribute to my plans to become a M.D./Ph.D. candidate, and ultimately an Oncologist, by helping me develop critical and independent thinking as well as creative skills as they relate to the field of medicine. It will also help me develop a more thorough understanding of biological concepts, how they directly apply to medical treatment, and the ways in which biotechnology fuses multiple fields of science to create technologies to care for others. The opportunity to assist in creation of the technologies that will be used on my future patients will ultimately improve my ability to treat their illnesses in adaptive ways. The opportunity I would have to read, interpret, and be a part of creating
...ion or desire, which was to be of some help to humankind, so to speak, in a larger sense…” (Salk). That ambition drove him to develop one of the greatest medical feats of all time and a build an unprecedented research facility. He had to take many risks and face many people who did not believe in him, but in the end, Jonas Salk accomplished more than anyone thought was possible. Long after his passing, Salk’s legacy of hard work, brilliant ideas, and simple compassion for the human race will live on. He has left his mark on history with his work and he has also placed himself into the future with the research that is being conducted every day in his name. It is only a matter of time before the Salk Institute comes out with another groundbreaking concept proving again what can happen when you mix a little courage, a lot of ambition, and a brilliant mind for science.
Subsequent to attending a week of chemistry and medicine lectures during the Sutton Trust Summer School programme at St Andrews University and attending master classes at local universities, I know that I am committed to continue with my scientific education. The experience of lectures and the practical investigations in the laboratory have given me an indication of how to analyse and interpret data at such an advanced level. Studying pharmacology would allow me to develop my knowledge to a higher level, learning more about for example how the derivative of the opium poppy, morphine, works by binding to opioid receptors in order to reduce the impulses from nerve cells therefore relieving pain. I would also be able to explore further how high doses of morphine can cause respiratory depression, but more interestingly how these effects can be reversed by a competitive opiate antagonist which can bind to opioid receptors without activating them.
Edward Zigler initially wanted to pursue a career in a purely scientific field, preferably in a laboratory or in actual fieldwork. He reluctantly joined the ranks of what would become Project Head Start in 1964 due to his deep sense of patriotism and stated that he felt “drafted” once again (Zigler, 2003). Zigler felt as if he had been selected for this position by mistake. Quite unwillingly, Zigler was pushed into the role of an administrator, far from his chosen path of field scientist, and became part of the very establishment he fought so hard against in his younger days.
For my second choice host laboratory, Brookhaven National Lab, the activities and research established in the bioscience department are of the greatest interest to me. I had previously visited Brookhaven National Lab for a tour of the various facilities when I was younger. One facility in particular that stuck out in my memory was the national synchrotron light source. The ability to use light as an analytical tool still almost seems almost like a fantasy to me. If possible, I would like to be able to see for myself the applications of the NSLS in biological, pharmaceutical, or medical investigations. Due to my experience with neurobiology and physics research, individual labs that I feel would be good fits for me would be the neuroimaging, imaging instrumentation, and molecular/structural biology research groups.
Please explain your reasons for wanting to participate in the Garcia Center Summer Scholar Program.
S-PREP is a once in lifetime opportunity that helps to prepare those that want to pursue a career in medicine, science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. One of the greatest benefits of this program is that this all done before going to college. What caught my interest about this program is that this is the first program that was mentioned to me that had courses in neuroscience. During my Junior year at Hayes, I gained the opportunity to attend a science symposium at Iona College. It was thanks to my current AP Chemistry teacher, Brother Robert Chiulli, that I learned from the symposium that there are various fields in science. Neuroscience and nanotechnology caught my interest, considering that they sparked my long forgotten curiosity.
As a food science major with an interest in nutritional sciences the regulation of lipid synthesis would be a comprehensive topic that would allow me to develop my research abilities in a setting applicable to both my major and my interests. Using molecular biology and chemical processes, assisting in determining what mechanism is used to how phosphorylated PA phosphatase would allow me to learn both new lab techniques and new concepts in the fields of microbiology and biochemistry. My interests in food science have always been with either food microbiology or food chemistry with some interest in sensory science. I hope to explore all of these fields of food science during my time here at Rutgers to aid me in finding what I love to do. Along
Wellnitz during junior year, and this course had a major influence on my selected area of interest. During my high school years at GSMST, I had the chance to work in a lab every single year. I learned the fundamentals on lab safety and equipment in freshman year chemistry. Little by little, I was learning how to use the lab equipment and when to use what type of lab equipment for different lab experiments and scenarios. I was able to spend most of my time in the lab during my AP Chemistry class. At least every two weeks, we had a lab were we could be very hands on and actively learning how chemistry can be applied through experiments. I would always be prepared and ready to collect data and collaborate with my fellow lab partners. For certain types of labs, we were able to design our own experiments so that we could have a chance to think on how acquire certain lab results. I soon began to realize the passion and enjoyment I felt working in a lab when I thought about my science fair project. My science fair group members and I worked long hard hours collecting data all night so that we could prove a simple engineering concept. There were times where we wanted to give up, but the feeling of accomplishment and completion trumped all of that. The thought of success and completing a project in a lab had major influence to my decision in the selected area of
I have been part of the Lang Science Program at the American Museum of Natural History for the last seven years, a journey that began when I was in the 5th grade. The program requires students to go to the museum twice a month, plus three full weeks in the summer. As a member of the program, I have had the opportunity to grapple with various disciplines in the sciences, primarily biology, anthropology, and astrophysics. Furthermore, I have been able to do lab research with the curators for many years in topics that particularly interest me, and then showcase my work to the different scientists who work at the museum. For example, I worked with one of the curators, Christine Kola, along with a visiting Ph.D., Alejando Grajales, investigating
Currently, I am a working at Dr. Karl Thompson’s Microbiology lab. Initially, I choose to work at this particular lab, because I wasn’t sure if I wanted to pursue a Phd. or go to medical school. Also, I knew whichever path I choose to take, working at the lab would look good on my resume. However, the experiences and knowledge that I have acquired has gone beyond my expectation within the that three months I have been working in the lab. Being in the presence of other minority scientists, has been an inspiring experience that has given me the confidence and assurance that it's possible to achieve whatever goal you set for yourself, as long as your determined and dedicated. Not only that, but through this experience it has allowed me to realize
Over the years, I have developed an innovative approach to teaching and conducting research with undergraduates through creating and presenting course materials in both laboratory and classroom settings. In my experience, the best teaching involves concrete, hands-on examples, so I engage students in my courses by encouraging the maximum laboratory participation possible.
When it comes to working in a stressful environment while maintaining efficient, human, and profession-al conduct, I’m highly competent. In addition, my communication skills are sharp, as is my abil-ity to retain information and remember people. Thanks to my schooling and my keen interest in the industry, my research skills will keep my knowledge of the industry and practices up-to-date. In fact, taking in new material is a joy. The Clinical laboratory science field is vast and ever-changing, something I’m both excited and prepared to deal with. For this reason, I intend to re-main on top of advances in the field.
Tiffany grabbed my attention in the lab from the very onset – after initially recruiting Tiffany to my lab as a Masters student, I was fascinated by her commitment to research in the laboratory. She started shadowing my post-doc and research assistants in the lab, learned a variety of unique lab procedures, routinely attended lab meetings and actively participated in more than just one project. Because of her sincerity and enthusiasm for any task she undertakes, Tiffany embarked on her own research project. I must confess that at first, I was skeptic if Tiffany would be able to pursue any independent work in the laboratory