Alejandro Peralta Jacome
Sarasota,USA
Summary
As a first-generation student with diverse experiences in research, healthcare, and community service, I am committed to improving healthcare accessibility. My journey—from running a business to bridging language barriers in clinical settings—has been focused on becoming a neurosurgeon. Driven by a passion for medical research and compassionate care, I aim to advance healthcare for underserved populations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Translation Director
Grey Matters Leadership Team
Baltimore , Maryland
09.2024 - Current
- Lead Gray Matters' translation branch, ensuring accurate, accessible Spanish translations of neuroscience research
- Revise and edit drafts to maintain the quality and clarity of translated content
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine
Baltimore , Maryland
08.2024 - Current
- Researching neural-glial innate immune responses to viral infections in Dr. Amanda Brown's lab through the JUMP Medical Tutorials program
- Utilizing molecular biology techniques such as PCR, Western blotting, and ELISA to analyze inflammatory pathways
- Conducting single-cell RNA sequencing and image analysis to study proinflammatory signaling in human microglia and post-mortem brain tissues
- Working with humanized mouse models to study neuroinflammation in vivo
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Baltimore , MD
10.2023 - Current
- Supported research on transcranial electrical stimulation (tES/DCS) for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and aphasia, in Dr. Kyrana Tsapkini's lab.
- Analyzed actigraphy and multimodal imaging data, contributing to literature reviews and research reports.
Emergency Department Support
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore , Maryland
09.2023 - Current
- Provided administrative assistance, equipment management, and patient support
Spanish Language Services Translator
Baltimore City Health Department
Baltimore , Maryland
08.2023 - Current
- Translated medical documents and provided real-time Spanish-English interpretation during consultations
Academic Tutor
Schoolhouse. World
08.2023 - Current
- Provided academic support in math and chemistry to high school and incoming college students globally
- Specialized in algebra, geometry, calculus, and chemistry, organizing study groups and tracking student progress
- Also offered guidance on college applications and essays, helping incoming freshmen with their application process
Business Owner/Founder
Bros Multi-Service
Siesta Key , FL
03.2017 - Current
- Managing properties, providing landscaping, pool maintenance, and grill cleaning services
- Handled account management, website updates, and marketing strategies
- Recruited and led staff, ensuring business goals were met
- Managed tasks remotely during semesters in Baltimore
Summer Research Intern
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa , FL
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in APC research and experimental design focused on cancer cell cycle regulation in Dr. Lixin Wan's lab
- Maintained and split cancer cell lines, performed PCR, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence
- Successfully presented research findings at the end-of-summer symposium
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2027
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
Sarasota, FL05.2023
Skills
- Lab Techniques: PCR, Western blotting, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, immunohistochemistry
- Data Analysis: R, SPSS, single-cell RNA sequencing
- Research Methods: Cell culture, experimental design, actigraphy, imaging analysis
- Patient Interaction: Clinical support, Spanish-English translation
- Business Management: Budgeting, team leadership, marketing
Certification
- Human Subject Research - Biomedical Research CITI Program, 01/24, 01/27, 60266526
- Researchers CITI Program, 01/24, 60266527
- Good Clinical Practice and ICH CITI Program, 01/24, 01/27, 60266525
Accomplishments and Honors
- Selected Presenter, Future Fest Chronicles: Unveiling FLI Students' Journeys
- JHU Life Design Lab's 2024 SOAR Summer Plunge Scholarship
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Southwest Airlines' 20th Annual ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Travel 2024 Award
- 2022 Ecuador's Outstanding Research and Assistance Award for Future Medical Leaders
- Featured in the Observer's 2023 Spirit of America Issue
- Hopkins Donor-Funded Scholarship
- Father Connie Dougherty Memorial 2023 Scholarship
- Lewis K. Cooksey Educational 2024 Scholarship
- Dean's List Recipient 2023-24
- Gulfcoast South AHEC Health Careers Program Acceptance
- Charles S. Herron, Jr. M.D. Student Healthcare 2023 Scholarship
- Edward B and Violet M Cuthbert 2023 Scholarship
- Gould Family Trust 2023 Scholarship
- Wellington Chen M.D. Student Healthcare 2023 Scholarship
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
• Neurosurgery Shadowing, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida
12/2023 – 03/2024
Shadowed neurosurgeons during breaks, observing surgeries and clinical care.
• Supporting Hospitals Abroad with Resources and Equipment (SHARE)
2023 – Present
Organized medical equipment, managed a team for packaging and shipment, and participated in neurosurgeon shadowing.
• NU RHO PSI – Neuroscience Honor Society, Johns Hopkins University
2023 – Present
Attended neuroscience presentations and Grand Rounds; mentored underclassmen.
• Lambda Epsilon Mu (LEM) – Latinx Pre-Health Honor Society
09/2024 – Present
Contribute to Lambda Epsilon Mu by promoting academic medicine and facilitating networking and research opportunities for Latino pre-med students.
Timeline
Translation Director
Grey Matters Leadership Team
09.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine
08.2024 - Current
Summer Research Intern
Moffitt Cancer Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
10.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Support
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Spanish Language Services Translator
Baltimore City Health Department
08.2023 - Current
Academic Tutor
Schoolhouse. World
08.2023 - Current
Business Owner/Founder
Bros Multi-Service
03.2017 - Current
- Human Subject Research - Biomedical Research CITI Program, 01/24, 01/27, 60266526
- Researchers CITI Program, 01/24, 60266527
- Good Clinical Practice and ICH CITI Program, 01/24, 01/27, 60266525
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
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