Nicholas (Nico) Rodriguez

• Established virtual reality follow-up appointments for patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome to streamline physician availability
• Led 3 retrospective analyses tracking system-wide comorbidities for those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or Hypermobility Spectrum disorder and either autism, fibromyalgia, or irritable bowel syndrome
• Conducted genomics research through RedCap to locate the genes associated with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

• Trained 100 members on effective communication skills with homeless populations
• Trained 100 members on taking proper blood pressure screenings
• Facilitate the executive board in their daily operations and creation of new initiatives

• Led weekly events for 40 volunteers to make over 200 bagged lunches for the local homeless population
• Distributed meals throughout Gainesville (City Hall, GRACE Marketplace, downtown)
• Organized funding, budgeting, and overall operations

• Synthesized 20 different polymers with varying monomer ratios
• Trained on NMR, TGA, DSC, DMA, and Infrared Spectroscopy
• Conducted comprehensive analyses on materials to evaluate energy-absorptive polymer properties

Provided basic care needs and fulfilled requests of patients and nurses, working also as an intermediate between the nursing staff and patients

• Worked closely with children between the ages of 4 and 12 to develop fundamental gymnastics skills. Also worked to upkeep facilities, equipment, and gym set-ups