Research Intern — Dr. Josefa Sullivan’s Lab (14 weeks)
MeiraGTx — Clinical-Stage Gene Therapy Company
01.2023 - 01.2024
Conducted self-directed research to develop gene promoters for therapeutic expression aimed at treating neurodegenerative disease.
Conducted experiments to evaluate gene editing techniques and methodologies.
Collaborated with team members to prepare and analyze data sets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computational Biology, Pre-Medical Track
Cornell University, College of Arts & Sciences
09-2029
The Bronx High School of Science
New York, NY
01-2025
Skills
Languages: Spanish (fluent), French (intermediate)
Laboratory: Cell culture techniques; Data analysis; Literature review;Teamwork and collaboration; Project management
Technical: Python (intermediate); Microsoft Office Suite; Google Workspace
Athletics: Varsity polo, show jumping, dressage; Solo and crew catamaran sailing
CLINICAL & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital — NHS England, Volunteer Medical Assistant, Maternity Department, 2026, Supported clinical staff and patients in the maternity department of a large NHS teaching hospital (Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals Trust).
Miracampos Centro Ecuestre, Volunteer Bilingual Counselor, Spain, 2017, 2024, Served as a Spanish/English bilingual counselor at a horseback-riding camp across seven summers, supporting and supervising young campers.
Tutoring, Geometry tutor for freshman students as a National Honor Society member; oboe tutor for beginner students.
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
Cornell University Varsity Polo — Team Member (2025 – Present)
Alpha Phi Sorority, Delta Chapter — Member (2026 – Present)
Collaborate with chapter members on fundraising and awareness efforts for charitable causes.
Bronx Science Forensics — Lincoln-Douglas Debate & Model UN (2021 – 2025)
Competed in 15+ tournaments, earning highest speaker points and honorable mentions; member of a top-5 nationally ranked debate team.
Music — Concert Band & Orchestra (2011 – 2025)
Principal oboist, Bronx Science Concert Band (2021–2025); orchestra and chamber violinist for 15+ years, with performances including Carnegie Hall.
Organized ensemble performances at nursing homes and polling stations.
HONORS
New York State Seal of Biliteracy — Spanish (2024); National Honor Society (2024), AP Scholar with Distinction (2024); AP Scholar (2023)
Timeline
Research Intern — Dr. Josefa Sullivan’s Lab (14 weeks)
MeiraGTx — Clinical-Stage Gene Therapy Company
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Computational Biology, Pre-Medical Track