Leonardo Medina
Oak Creek,Wisconsin
Summary
Enthusiastic Student with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to bring superior care to patients.
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Work History
BIOL 1510: Intro to Neuroscience for Non-Majors
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Acquired knowledge of the pathophysiology of PTSD, specifically regarding the HPA axis and diminished glucocorticoid signaling during events.
- Enhanced comprehension of how amyloid-B is typically cleared through the glial-lymphatic system and cerebrospinal fluid, highlighting its association with Tau tangles formation and Glutamatergic excitotoxicity.
PSYC 3601: Biopsychology
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Gained an understanding of the immediate causes of Parkinson’s disease, which are mainly caused by the gradual and progressive death of neurons especially in the substantia nigra.
- Researched and addressed various sleep disorders including sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, night terrors, and sleepwalking.
- Studied mild brain abnormalities in individuals with schizophrenia, observing reduced grey and white matter, enlarged ventricles, smaller hippocampus, and impaired memory and attention linked to prefrontal cortex damage.
PSYC 3650: Affective Neuroscience
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
01.2024 - 05.2024
Biopsychology
- Gained understanding of brain imaging techniques including CT scan, PET, and MRI, and their selection criteria based on factors like resolution and time.
- Increased knowledge about fear-related neurochemistry, including the decrease of GABA and increase of CCK, CRF, and ACTH associated with increased fear response.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-2027
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
BIOL 1510: Intro to Neuroscience for Non-Majors
Marquette University
01.2024 - 05.2024
PSYC 3601: Biopsychology
Marquette University
01.2024 - 05.2024
PSYC 3650: Affective Neuroscience
Marquette University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Marquette University