Serena Mahmoud

• Researched career paths of family medicine physicians to inform understanding of long-term patient health management strategies.
• Developed and delivered presentation on significance of family medicine, effectively communicating key insights to judges.
• Secured position at state competition by excelling in high-pressure scenarios, showcasing commitment and proficiency.

• Facilitated social activities and entertainment for senior residents to foster connection and reduce social isolation.
• Built meaningful relationships with residents through active listening, storytelling, and personalized interaction.
• Collaborated with a team of volunteers to execute themed events, including game nights, craft workshops, and holiday celebrations, ensuring a high-energy and inclusive environment.

• Worked as a model for an independent photographer and planned outfits for themed photoshoots and digital media with other members.

Fulfilled tutoring and service hour requirements annually through youth engagement initiatives at senior homes and food bank distributions.

• Served as an orientation leader for freshmen entering high school. Remained a peer mentor throughout the year.
• Mentored underclassmen in academic planning and extracurricular involvement strategies.

• Participated 4 years in learning community focused on STEM/Biomedical science professions.
• Completed required courses (Principles of Biomedical Sciences, Human Body Systems, Medical Interventions, Medical Innovations) and capstone project.

• Served as leadership for the class of 2026.
• Planning bonding events, social engagement for students and fundraising to support the school.

• Attended bi-weekly meetings to build community with other Middle Eastern students.
• Planned social events to foster connections with other members.

• Played 4 years of Varsity tennis. Achieved scholar athlete distinction; 2 years team park champions.

• Studied how sperm cells develop by looking at how two specific proteins (SPAG6 and SPAG6L) work together.
• Handled the "building blocks" of the project, using techniques like DNA cloning and digestion to create the samples needed for testing.
• Ran lab tests (transfection and luciferase assays) to see exactly how these proteins interact and send signals within cells.
• Stayed organized and resilient by keeping detailed lab notes and staying patient through failed experiments or confusing data until I found clear answers.
• Presented my findings to a room of doctors and senior researchers, breaking down complex data into a clear story about why this research matters.
• Worked alongside top-tier scientists in a fast-paced, competitive program, contributing to the bigger picture of reproductive health.