Keira Dempsey

Global Health and Biology major, with a background in bioethics and surgical mission research. Who has combined experience in the academic rigor from the University of Maryland and experience in leadership in community service and STEM mentorship. I am passionate about improving healthcare outcomes in resource-poor environments through ethical research and advocacy. My most notable achievements include obtaining a U.S. Patent, Dean’s List honors, and extensive volunteer work in STEM education. I am skilled in laboratory techniques, critical thinking, and public speaking, with a deep commitment to advancing public health initiatives.

Duke University- Bioethics in Global Surgery

Shadowing 

• PA (12 hours): Howard University Emergency Room
• Dr. Hanes: Nephrologist (4 hours): Dialysis Center
• Dr. Galiatsatos: Oncologist (2 hours): Johns Hopkins virtual shadowing

Independent research 

I spent 9 months researching the positive and negative impacts of short-term surgical missions in low-and middle-income countries. I then used my research for my senior thesis where I argued that short-term surgical missions did more harm than good in these resource-poor countries. 

Duke University - Bioethics in Global Surgery

• Learned from professions in the field, and conducted in lab experiments related to anatomy.

University of Maryland - Jumpstart to Biological Sciences (7/10/2023)

• Performed a variety of experiments related to microbiology. Explored current advances in DNA modification, listen to professionals in the field of microbiology, and used CRISPR to modify our DNA samples

University of Maryland - Girls Talk Math (6/1/2023 - 6/1/2024) 

• Two-week summer program that explored where I explored the topic of epidemiology, modeling, different theories within the field of mathematics.

- Patent Patent Approved No. 11,857,039

Public Health Without Borders

Women's Surgical Society 

Kidney Disease Screening & Awareness Program (KDSAP)