ZURI VALLERY
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Personable and motivated student with strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience in collaborative environments. Experienced in engaging with healthcare stakeholders and developing tailored solutions, particularly in the field of medical devices. Committed to advancing medical technology and improving patient care through innovative and impactful solutions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Nine Diagnostics
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct market research on diseases and therapeutics to pinpoint opportunities for developing an assay measuring biomarkers, expediting effective cancer treatment for patients
- Led interviews with stakeholders (small biotech founders, academic researchers, patients) to assess product-market fit and adapt development strategies
- Attend scientific conferences and review academic literature to identify relevant research, contributing insights to target specific disease applications for the technology
Intern, Women's Health Track
MIT Dive Into Healthcare Innovation and Venture Exploration Program
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with team of graduate students to design a wearable biosensing device and develop a business model for detecting menopause-related joint diseases
- Conducted interviews and attend talks with professionals and stakeholders to understand target population, commercialization, and regulation
Intern, Autism Friendly Initiative
Boston Medical Center Autism Program
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Managed social stories website for patients with autism to help them prepare for hospital procedures, including website maintenance (HTML)
- Collaborated with a gynecologist to develop an interactive story to help autistic patients prepare for pap smear
- Tracked and analyzed patients' private medical records using Excel to conduct quality assurance checks
Teacher's Assistant/Mentor
Spelman Math Corps
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Taught and reviewed math concepts to 8th graders with emphasis on mentorship
- Received 'Excellence in Teaching' Award for supporting students
- Contributed to a 52% improvement in student math scores (from 32% to 84%) by providing personalized tutoring and mentorship
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Cambridge, MA06.2024
Skills
- Python
- SolidWorks
- COMSOL
- Fabrication (ie laser cutting, bench tools)
Timeline
Intern
Nine Diagnostics
06.2024 - Current
Intern, Women's Health Track
MIT Dive Into Healthcare Innovation and Venture Exploration Program
06.2024 - 07.2024
Intern, Autism Friendly Initiative
Boston Medical Center Autism Program
01.2024 - 02.2024
Teacher's Assistant/Mentor
Spelman Math Corps
06.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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