NICOLE NASH-PENA
Denville,NJ
Summary
Driven medical student with a strong commitment to advancing research while advocating for underrepresented communities. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and hands-on skills, contributing effectively in collaborative environments. Aiming to leverage scientific knowledge and clinical experience to make meaningful impacts in the medical field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
NIH Human Biomolecular Atlas Program
Gainesville, FL
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted literature reviews to identify key areas for further research.
- Collaborated with other interns to ensure efficient completion of research tasks.
- Conducted interviews and focus groups as part of qualitative research efforts.
- Researched and compiled information on HuBMAP publications to assess how the HuBMAP authors report the demographics of tissue donors.
- Contributed to the writing and editing of research papers, reports, and presentations.
- Presented project updates at weekly staff meetings regarding progress made on assigned tasks.
Independent Research
Howard Univeristy
Washington, DC
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Analyzed the results of research studies to draw conclusions about key findings.
- Reviewed literature related to specific topics to gain a better understanding of them.
- Employed statistical methods such as descriptive analysis, Pearson or Spearman correlation, and a T-test in R Studio to summarize and describe the characteristics of the data.
- Investigated the direct correlation between ferroportin mutations and iron overload
Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with a team of six peers to implement safe and exciting individual and group activities during a 7-week session
- Supervised fifteen 9–12-year-old campers per session
- Created a safe environment for campers through rules enforcement, counseling activities, and health education
- Organized activities such as arts and crafts projects, games, sports, and field trips
- Developed and implemented educational programs for children that promote social skills development and conflict resolution
Education
Bachelor’s - Health Sciences, Biology And Chemistry Minor
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2025
Skills
- Determined
- Ready to take on challenges
- Resourceful
- Able to commit
- Highly organized
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Research and analysis
- Data interpretation
- Computational and experimental research
Activities
- Girls Scout Camp leader, 2018
- Cross country and Track athlete, 2016-2022
- Performance PT helper: 07/2023-08/2023
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Intern
NIH Human Biomolecular Atlas Program
05.2024 - 08.2024
Independent Research
Howard Univeristy
01.2024 - 05.2024
Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor’s - Health Sciences, Biology And Chemistry Minor
Howard University
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