Alexandra Nikiforov

Working in a General Hospital Clinic gaining patient-interactive experience

Assisted with creating activity boxes

Used strong communication skills to convey information between patients and nursing staff

Communciated with staff members to stay informed on patient well-being

• Supported post-doctoral fellows and lab technicians in basic laboratory tasks and eventually graduated towards higher-priority assignments.
• Gained valuable experience working within a medical laboratory applying learned concepts directly into hypothesis development and scientific literature
• Started writing data papers, review papers, and fellowship proposals
• Gained experience at Poster Sessions
• Gained hands-on experience in laboratory techniques such as cell culture, mouse work, and cryostat sectioning

• Helped fellow students prepare for quizzes and examinations in AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Spanish Language, AP US History, AP World History, AP Human Geography, SAT, ACT
• Served as a mentor to struggling students, providing emotional support alongside academic assistance when necessary during COVID-19
• Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction
• Promoted development of good study habits and learning skills.