Nicholas H. McCarty

First-year transfer undergraduate student attending the University of California, Los Angeles, majoring in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, with the goal of pursuing a career in biomedical research. Scientific interests focus on basic biology investigations of conserved developmental and signaling pathways that regulate cell fate, proliferation, and tissue homeostasis using model organisms. In particular, there is a strong interest in understanding how dysregulation of these pathways contributes to disease states such as cancer. He is currently advancing his understanding of molecular and cellular biology through coursework and engagement with primary literature. He seeks to pursue independent research experiences to further explore these interests, with the long-term goal of a research-focused career in biomedical science.

Undergraduate Research Consortium in Functional Genomics (URCFG

• Undergraduate research scientist (course-based research experience)
• Test gene candidates for function in Drosophila hematopoiesis
• Develop scientific communication skills through research-based writing, presentation, and evaluation of primary literature