Trae D.

Trae Dunn

Stanford MD/PhD Candidate | Co-Founder | PhD Admissions Expert

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Studied at Stanford University School of Medicine

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Works at SynaptoBoost

Available Wednesday at 5:00 PM UTC

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Trae's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $100/hr

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Trae’s PhD Programs Qualifications

As a current MD-PhD candidate at Stanford University School of Medicine, I bring a wealth of experience in both medical and scientific research. My journey includes co-founding SynaptoBoost, where I am actively involved in developing innovative therapeutics for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy. With a strong foundation in research from prestigious institutions like MIT and Stanford, I have honed my skills in identifying and analyzing complex biological interactions. I am passionate about guiding aspiring PhD candidates through the intricate application process, leveraging my firsthand experience and insights. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that showcases your unique strengths and potential. Reach out to start your journey towards a successful PhD application!

Trae can help with:

Letters of Recommendation

Essays

Application Strategy

Resume

Interviews

School Selection

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Work Experience

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Co founder

SynaptoBoost

January 2025 - Present

Working to develop the first disease modify therapeutic to treat Drug-Resistant-Epilepsy via Stanford SPARK Funding.

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Research Intern

University of Alabama at Birmingham

June 2021 - May 2022

Research intern in Dr. Erik Roberon's lab characterizing the specificity of a novel small molecule inhibitor of Tau-SH3 interaction in vitro

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Summer scholar

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

June 2019 - August 2019

Gould Fellow for the MIT Summer Research Program Bio (MSRP-Bio) where I identified suppressors of hira-1 and xnp-1 and analyzed whether stress responses were properly terminated in hira-1 and xnp-1 mutants in Nobel Laureate Dr. Robert Horvitz’s Lab under Dr. Kirk Burkhart’s supervision

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Summer scholar

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June 2018 - August 2018

2018 Birla Carbon Summer Research Program Scholar where I studied the ztf-29 transcription factor mutation (PRDM16 ortholog) role in nervous system development in C. elegans

Education

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Stanford University School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine - MD

2022 - 2030

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Stanford University School of Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical & Systems Biology

2024 - 2028

Thesis Advisor: Nathanael Gray

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