Emma P.

Emma P.

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Studied at University of Cambridge

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Works at University of Cambridge

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About Emma

When I was younger, I always got excited by science and math. I love the idea of constantly solving problems and challenging myself in new ways. At the University of Notre Dame, I became passionate about solving the complex mystery of curing cancer. During this time, I began my research experiences in breast cancer work where I gained experience internationally, at Mayo Clinic, and at Pfizer to gain industry insight. Simultaneously, I was learning how to teach and mentor other students throughout their Organic Chemistry courses, and I sat on an admissions board for a scholar group at Notre Dame. Through all of these experiences, I have gained significant expertise and experience in the admissions of US and UK Masters and PhD admissions programs, elite scholarship applications (i.e. Goldwater and Gates Cambridge), and internships in the biomedical space. In my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball, going outside, and being at a lake!

Why do I coach?

I coach because I had incredible mentors who helped me navigate the chaos of college, postgraduate, and scholarship/fellowship application processes. I hope to do the same for upcoming students. I aim to be a guiding hand through advice on generating a resume, writing essays, planning out your future experiences, interview preparation, and any other help you need!

Work Experience

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Thesis Candidate

University of Cambridge

October 2025 - Present

Identifying potential therapeutic targets in hereditary diffuse gastric cancer using patient-derived organoid models

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Undergraduate Researcher

University of Notre Dame

January 2022 - May 2025

Studied the effects of the Cxcr2 on mammary, adipose, and bone development in the context of breast cancer metastasis in Dr. Littlepage's lab Animal Cell Culture, Mouse Handling and +1 skill

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Student Manager

University of Notre Dame

August 2021 - May 2025

Head student manager for the Division 1 women's volleyball team. Actively helped coaches and players, monitor practices, set up drills, helped lead youth camps, and filmed gameplay Project Management and Sports Management

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Research Assistant

Pfizer

June 2024 - August 2024

Internship under the Bioproccess Development Group in the Global Technology and Engineering division working on small molecule technology. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Design of Experiments (DOE)

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Undergraduate Researcher

University of Galway

January 2024 - May 2024

Identified and explored the presence of various differentiation genes in mesenchymal stromal cells in the presence of metaplastic breast cancer under Dr. Sharon Glynn

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Organic Chemistry Tutor

University of Notre Dame

September 2023 - December 2023

Held weekly tutoring sessions for Organic Chemistry II for Chemistry majors through Notre Dame's Learning Resource Center Organic Chemistry and Peer Tutoring

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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow

Mayo Clinic

May 2023 - August 2023

Analyzed variants of the DPD enzyme through saturation genome editing to determine the effects of mutations when the chemotherapy drug, 5-fluorouracil, is prescribed to patients Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Agarose Gel Electrophoresis and +3 skills

Education

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University of Cambridge

PhD, Oncology

2025 - 2028

Activities and societies: Gates Cambridge Scholar, BlueSci Managing Editor, Leading with Purpose Program, ACCEL Leadership Program

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Notre Dame University

Honors Biochemistry Major and Data Science Minor

2021 - 2025

Activities and societies: Study abroad: Galway, Ireland Sorin Scholar, Stem Pre-Grad Club Industry Lead, Biochemistry and Chemistry Club, Sorin Scholar Admissions Committee, German Club Treasurer, President’s Circle Mentorship Program, Phi Beta Kappa Inductee

Emma was also personally admitted to

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    Washington University in St. Louis

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    Vanderbilt University

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    University of Iowa

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