Cina Huston

Created a space to highlight voices of individuals with rare brain conditions.

1,300+ followers | 5,000+ monthly views •Conducted and published interviews with individuals living with rare brain disorders, amplifying underrepresented voices in medicine and raising awareness for these conditions.

•15+ patient interviews

•Advocate for increased youth involvement in neuroscience and emerging biotech fields by interviewing top global experts and sharing their stories (Duke, Harvard, University of Michigan, Xavier University, etc.)

• Leading 11,000+ members across the state.
• Coordinated and planned Regional and State conferences to enhance member engagement and provide valuable learning opportunities.
• Initiated plans to establish Duke HOSA chapter by 2027.
• Attending meetings across the State to help chapters with fundraising, plans of work, and
  leadership systems.
  
• Serving on the North Carolina HOSA Board of Directors (2025–2026).

• Working with children with neurological disabilities
• Observed 20 therapy procedures at a rehabilitation center to gain insights into treatment methods.
• 4 weeks shadowing in Finland every summer since 2025.
• Acted as a translator (English to Finnish) for American families during internship.
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• Reviewed personal information to confirm eligibility of prospective Red Cross volunteers for over seven hours monthly.
• Conducted calls to streamline application process and gather necessary documentation.
• Sorted application forms to maintain organized records for volunteer onboarding.

• Received a 5/5 rating on research paper from Lumiere publication staff.
• Debated controversial use of Crisper-cas9 on Huntington's disease.