Alex R.
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Studied at University of Miami School of Medicine
Works at Baptist Health
Available Saturday at 1:00 PM UTC
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About Alex
I am an MD/PhD candidate at the University of Miami. My interests lie in dermatology, molecular virology, and clinical trial design.
Why do I coach?
I have been fortunate to have had fantastic mentors and teachers throughout my medical journey and hope to contribute to amazing community.
Work Experience
Researcher
Baptist Health
October 2023 - Present
Interests: oral leukoplakia, oral mucositis, supportive care, clinical trial design. PI: Dr. Alessandro Villa, DDS, MPH, PhD
Study Manager
Hello Neighbor
October 2021 - June 2023
I support middle school and high school students who have recently resettled to Pittsburgh, PA.
Research and Development Technician
UPMC
May 2022 - May 2023
Investigated the oncogenic mechanisms of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).
Honors Student
University of Pittsburgh
September 2020 - May 2022
President
Coalition
September 2020 - May 2022
Undergraduate Researcher
UPMC
August 2020 - May 2022
Completed undergraduate honors thesis in the laboratory of Dr. Kathy Shair, Ph.D. My thesis defined new methods for applying CRISPR/Cas9 technology to engineering mutations into the EBV genome.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
August 2020 - December 2020
Led recitations for Foundations of Biology students. Job also consisted of hosting office hours and aiding students in comprehending biology material.
Education
University of Miami School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine - MD
2023 - 2030
University of Miami School of Medicine
PhD, Microbiology and Immunology
2023 - 2030
University of Pittsburgh
B.S. in Biological Sciences (Hons)
2019 - 2022
Activities and societies: Pitt News Advisory Board member, Club Handball, William Pitt Debate Scholar, Alzheimer’ Disease Research Group, Residential Assistant, Teaching Assistant -summa cum laude -Phi Beta Kappa -Chemistry minor -Global Studies Certificate (Peace and Conflict Studies).
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Overall Rating
5.0
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