Jaymie Frith

Motivated pre-med student-athlete currently working towards a degree in Neuroscience. Experienced with conducting high-level research and contributing to scientific advancements. Utilizes advanced analytical techniques and research methodologies to drive significant findings. Extensive background in investigating epigenetic research. Also has a strong foundation in pediatric care and hands-on experience in clinical settings. Has skillfully assisted in patient examinations and administered vaccinations, ensuring a smooth and comforting experience for young patients.

• 1st Place Translational Medicine Research at Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair
• ISEF 2024 Delegate [Participated in the 2024 International Science and Engineering Fair for my research on “The role of DNA methylation in the inflammatory response following the consumption of glutamate in a patient with psoriatic arthritis: a case study in personalized medicine.”]
• Regenerative Biomedical Science Award [Awarded a cash prize of $375 for an independent research project.

• Undergraduate Research Assistant, The Katz Laboratory at Emory University, Working alongside a grad student in The Katz Laboratory. The long-term goal of The Katz Laboratory is to understand the role that histone methylation plays in specifying cell fate, and to determine how defects in the regulation of histone methylation can give rise to human disease.
• John and Violet Kay Fellowship/Honors Independent Research Class, I was granted a research fellowship where I conducted independent research and a case study in personalized medicine on the role of DNA methylation in the inflammatory response following the consumption of glutamate in a patient with psoriatic arthritis. Through this research I worked directly with the Maunakea Lab and the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

• KA'I Student Mentor, Mentored kids from under resourced communities with difficult backgrounds (ex. Parents in prison). I mentored a communications class in which I helped the students prepare speeches about the hard life they had. I also mentored a leadership class in which I helped students work better together and better their leadership skills.
• Math, Chemistry, and Japanese Tutor, I tutored various students in the following subjects all throughout high school.

• Regeneron ISEF Delegate, Participated in the 2024 International Science and Engineering Fair for my research on 'The role of DNA methylation in the inflammatory response following the consumption of glutamate in a patient with psoriatic arthritis: a case study in personalized medicine.'
• Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair, Participated in the 2024 Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair for my research on 'The role of DNA methylation in the inflammatory response following the consumption of glutamate in a patient with psoriatic arthritis: a case study in personalized medicine.'
• Medical Assistant Training, Because I worked as a MA in a Pediatrician's office, I became certified to give shots, use medical devices, and take patient histories.

• Publication in review for Frontiers Journal of Pharmacology, My research on 'The role of dna methylation in the inflammatory response following the consumption of glutamate in a patient with psoriatic arthritis: a case study in personalized medicine.'
• Presented at Iolani School Spring Science Symposium, My research on 'The role of dna methylation in the inflammatory response following the consumption of glutamate in a patient with psoriatic arthritis: a case study in personalized medicine.'

Emory University: Japanese Culture Club Freshmen Representative, Asian Pacific Islander Student Athlete Club Freshmen Representative, Organization group member on the varsity women's soccer team, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Initiate

• Native English speaker
• Limited working proficiency in Japanese
• Blood processing, DNA extraction, PCR, MinION Sequencing, DNA methylation, Cytokine analysis

• John and Violet Kay Fellowship Research Grant Recipient: was granted a research fellowship where I conducted independent research and a case study in personalized medicine on the role of DNA methylation in the inflammatory response following the consumption of glutamate in a patient with psoriatic arthritis.
• 1st Place Translational Medicine Research at Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair
• ISEF 2024 Delegate, Participated in the 2024 International Science and Engineering Fair for my research on 'The role of DNA methylation in the inflammatory response following the consumption of glutamate in a patient with psoriatic arthritis: a case study in personalized medicine.'
• Regeneron Biomedical Science Award, Awarded a cash prize of $375 for an independent research project.
• Iolani School: Valedictorian, Cum Laude, Japanese National Honor Society, Three Sigma Science Award ($500 cash prize), Tokuo Kaneshige Student-Athlete Award ($500 cash prize), Alumni Award (Top student-athlete in the graduating class), Kay Fellowship Research ($500 research grant), Honors Independent Research, Girls Varsity Soccer Captain, Girls Varsity Cross Country Captain
• Emory University: Dean's List Fall 2024, NCAA women's soccer final four