Biomedical Research and mentoring program (RAMP)
In the spring semester of 2018, I participated in the Biomedical Research and Mentoring Program through University Honors, which matches students to mentors in research laboratories. In my experience, I worked at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in the department of Immunobiology. I was mentored by Dr. Jaclyn McAlees, a post-doctoral researcher in the Lewkowich Lab, which studies the immunological mechanisms involved in allergic asthma. In my weeks there, I learned more than I could ever describe, but my first lessons taught me laboratory techniques, from basic skills such as pipetting, to more involved procedures such as RNA isolation, qRT-PCR gene analysis, tissue culture, and mouse handling and necropsy. As I became more proficient, I also learned about experiment design and rationale, as well as communication and collaboration skills. Going into RAMP, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do after earning my undergraduate degree from UC. However, the positive impact this program has had on me has pushed me towards exploring a career in research. Not only did I learn many technical skills from this experience, I was also fortunate to work with a fantastic group of people who helped me grow in confidence and independence as I learned to ask questions, ask for help, and understand that I could learn from my mistakes. Below, I have included the presentation that I gave at the end of the program because it showcases not only what I studied at the lab, but also what I gained from my time there.
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