Emma P.
Cambridge MPhil | Gates Cambridge Scholar | Expert in PhD Admissions
Studied at University of Cambridge
Works at University of Cambridge
Available Monday at 6:00 PM UTC
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Emma's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $45/hr
Get help with Financial Aid & Scholarships, Editing, and .
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Emma’s PhD Programs Qualifications
Welcome to my profile! As a Gates Cambridge Scholar pursuing an MPhil in Medical Science (Oncology) at the University of Cambridge, I bring a wealth of research experience and academic excellence to my coaching. My journey through prestigious institutions like Notre Dame University, where I majored in Honors Biochemistry and minored in Data Science, has equipped me with a deep understanding of the PhD application process. I've conducted cutting-edge research at renowned organizations such as Pfizer and Mayo Clinic, and have a strong track record in mentoring and tutoring students in complex scientific subjects. Since I applied to PhD programs in the US and internationally last cycle, I understand how to best navigate the difficult challenges being posed to applicants in the current state of the field. Whether you're looking to refine your research proposal or navigate the intricacies of the PhD admissions process, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and chart a path to your academic goals!
Emma can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Interviews
Research
School Selection
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
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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
Thesis Candidate
University of Cambridge
October 2025 - Present
Identifying potential therapeutic targets in hereditary diffuse gastric cancer using patient-derived organoid models
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
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
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)
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
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
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
University of Cambridge
PhD, Oncology
2025 - 2028
Activities and societies: Gates Cambridge Scholar, BlueSci Managing Editor, Leading with Purpose Program, ACCEL Leadership Program
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
Washington University in St. Louis
Vanderbilt University
University of Iowa