The BRAIN Initiative Viral Vector Core opened up in fall 2021 as a core within the UNC Neuroscience Center. Funded by the BRAIN Initiative, a public-private research initiative within the National Institute of Health, the laboratory aims to construct efficient AAV, rabies, and lenti viruses to optimize neuroscience research. As an undergraduate research assistant, I ...
- Assist with weekly AAV virus production
- Run protein gel electrophoresis
- Design the core's website
The purpose of this research study is to assess whether minocycline (an antibiotic) impacts how the brain responds to positive and negative information. In this study, we are interested in examining if taking minocycline for 5 days will change the way the brain processes information among those experiencing stress due to unemployment. As an undergraduate research assistant, I...
- Recruit study participants
- Assist with fMRI scanning sessions
- Organize and create study surveys on Qualtrics
200-hour Course-Certified Yoga Instructor
During the year of 2020 I took a 200 hour online yoga teacher certification course with the Yoga & Ayurveda Center. In Fall 2021 I began my first yoga instructor job at UNC Campus Recreation. I sequence and teach two 60 minute classes every week to members of the Carolina community.
Alpha Phi Fraternity
How do I contribute to the Alpha Phi Foundation?
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Leading yoga classes for Heart Health Week
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Planning and participating in philanthropy fundraisers
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Promoting and volunteering for local women's foundations
My role as Coordinator of Alumnae and Family Engagement
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Communicate chapter activities via a quarterly newsletter
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Plan and oversee Parent's Weekend
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Collaborate with the Marketing Executive Team
My role as a Mentor
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Promote the inclusive mission of UNC Panhellenic through serving as a Recruitment Counselor
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Serve as a guide for a group of 5 new members and lead them through their new member education