Worked on CAR T cell production, plasmid cloning, and specialized immunotherapies for cancer using AI algorithms and computer modeling.

Engaged w/ 1000’s of patients and families, aided nurses in pre/post-op tasks for specialized surgeries, reaffirmed love for humanity in medicine. 

Created/produced a weekly podcast focused on providing a support network for grieving youth, hosting guests, and achieving 10k+ listener engagement.

Conducted research on pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, contributing critical insights into the efficacy of various ligands in stage 4 treatment prot.

Established competitive mock trial club, guided ~25 students through rigorous training, and led them to compete in the NY Mock Trial Competition.

Managed exec board, communicated w/ school, parents, and admin (900+ people). Organize/lead meetings, and planned ~10 annual school-wide events.

Launched/led initiatives to combat food waste and hunger by delivering expire food from a local delivery hub to community fridges, feeding thousands.

Developed/taught a curriculum for ~30 students, ensuring academic excellence, boosting students skills 1-2 grade levels and communicating w/ parents.

Took college-level PSYCH 101 under NYCDOE's selective program w/ CUNY, earning an A+, gaining appreciation for psychiatric medicine and neuroscience.

Learned diagnosis/treatment protocols of gastrointestinal cancers through shadowing sessions and patient care discussions with Dr. Allyson Ocean.

NYU Langone Intern; selected from a dynamic group of students & adults in a rigorous app. process 

NYU High School Law Institute; <5% acceptance rate

Selected from 900 students to help in hiring of new Assistant Principal as per C30 DOE policy

Selected to research in Yarmarkovich lab for scientific abilities and intellectual curiosity

Funded by NYCDOE/CUNY College Now in STEM courses for students with low STEM access, full tuition

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University of Pennsylvania

NY

Applicant

2024/2025

Biology

University of Pennsylvania

Accepted

Rejected

Male

White

United States

Public School

Completed 0 AP Exams

1550 SAT

State/Regional

Yarmarkovich Lab at NYU Langone, Mentor: Benjamin Monroe

Essays

Finding Solace in Science: A Journey Through Loss and Redemption

Tufts University Application