Juana Derdoy
Des Peres,MO
Summary
Second year pre-medical student at Washington University in St. Louis studying biological neuroscience and music, with a passion for dismantling healthcare inequities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, MO
05.2023 - Current
I not only conduct experiments and maintain cell cultures, but care for, breed, and monitor mice/rat specimens and conduct neurosurgery on these rodents after performing a few weeks of specified regimens. Additionally, I craft presentations to present at lab meetings to demonstrate mastery of various neurological topics.
Private Spanish Tutor
Self Employed
05.2022 - Current
I tutor various high school students in Spanish by creating effective study plans and assisting students in their academic coursework.
- Encouraged students' participation by creating engaging activities that promoted active learning.
- Instructed students on grammar, pronunciation, conversation, reading comprehension and writing skills.
Lifeguard
Midwest Pool Management
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Participated in biweekly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Music
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MO05-2026
High School Diploma -
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
St Louis, MO05-2022
Skills
- Strong Background in Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- First Aid
- AED
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Bach to Rock Volunteer: perform for nursing homes and hospitals
- Music Director for WashU Evergreens A Cappella
- Association of Latin American Students: Programming Committee member
- Doctors Without Borders: member
Accomplishments
Vagelos Fellow - Inaugural Cohort (2023), selected to participate in a graduate-level laboratory research experience at the Washington University School of Medicine.
Dean's List student: Washington University in St. Louis
Joseph Adams Senior Scholarship: Issued by American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program: Issued by College Board
AP Scholar with Distinction: Issued by College Board
Bertie Green Junior Travel Award.
Publications
• Wichman, Brittany E. B.S., Nilson, Jamie (RD), Govindan, Srinivas (B.S.), Chen, Alen (B.S.), Jain, Aditya, Derdoy, Juana, Krebs, Joseph J. (M.S.), Jain, Ajay K. (MD). “Beyond Lipids: Novel Mechanisms for Parenteral Nutrition Associated Liver Disease.”
Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Sept. 2021.
• NASPGHAN Oral Platform Presentation: Nagarapu A, Song E, Prem S, Jain A, Arun V, Derdoy J, Roenker J, Krebs J, Kumar A, Hutchinson C, Manithody C. Carbamazepine reduces parenteral nutrition associated liver disease in a piglet model of total parenteral nutrition. NASPGHAN 2021
• DBBS Poster Symposium: Derdoy, Juana. "Evaluating Novel Cranial Window Designs for Chronic Injections during In-Vivo Two Photon Imaging" DBBS Summer Symposium 2023
Volunteer Experience
- Costa Rica Tutoring: I tutored elementary school students in Costa Rica via Zoom in math, reading, and English who attended a school my Spanish teacher attended, between September 2020-November 2021.
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Washington University School of Medicine
05.2023 - Current
Private Spanish Tutor
Self Employed
05.2022 - Current
Lifeguard
Midwest Pool Management
05.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Music
Washington University in St Louis
High School Diploma -
Ladue Horton Watkins High School