Emma P.
Gates Cambridge and Goldwater Scholar | Expert in Prestigious Scholarships
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, Interview Prep, and .
Emma also coaches for PhD Programs and College. View all.
Emma’s Prestigious Scholarships & Fellowships Qualifications
Welcome to my profile! As a Gates Cambridge Scholar and a dedicated researcher in the field of oncology, I bring a wealth of experience and insight into the world of prestigious scholarships and fellowships. My academic journey at the University of Cambridge and Notre Dame University has equipped me with the skills to guide aspiring scholars through the competitive application process. Previously, I have been awarded the Gilman scholarship, Barry Goldwater scholarship, and the Gates Cambridge scholarship. Additionally, I have applied to NSF, Marshall, Churchill, and Knight-Hennessy. I have firsthand experience in identifying and leveraging unique strengths to craft compelling applications, having been involved in various academic and extracurricular leadership roles. Whether you're aiming for a scholarship or fellowship, I'm here to help you navigate the process with personalized strategies and support. Let's work together to achieve your academic and professional aspirations!
Emma can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Interview Prep
Editing
Resume Review
Personal Statement
Application Strategy
Essays
Letters of Recommendation
Emma also coaches for PhD Programs and College. View all.
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