Aala Nasir
Undergraduate Researcher | Carroll Laboratories for Orthopedic Surgery, Chahine Lab at Columbia University in the City of New York
Columbia University '22, Biomedical Engineering
Columbia University in the City of New York
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Research topic: Using atomic force microscopy (AFM) to study contact mechanics in the context of cell biomechanics of inflammation and the multiscale environment of cells as they adapt to changes occurring in aging and degeneration.
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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Undergraduate Researcher | Carroll Laboratories for Orthopedic Surgery, Chahine Lab
Columbia University in the City of New York
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The Black Reading Group for Self-Education and Transformation is a non-hierarchical, communal group that meets weekly to discuss texts written by Black authors and fosters necessary dialogue regarding current events and other topics pertaining to our lives as Black students.
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Co-Founder, The Black Reading Group for Self-Education and Transformation
Columbia University in the City of New York
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Research topic: Multivariate interactions between 2D nanomaterials and different biointerfaces
• Synthesized nanoceria and cationic nanopolymers in order to reduce the concentration of reactive oxide species (ROS) and cell-free DNA (cfDNA), which induce chronic sterile inflammation around the joints
New York, New York, United States
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Undergraduate Researcher | Nanotherapeutics and Stem Cell Engineering Lab
Pfizer
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Developed a computational workflow that uses machine learning to analyze ChIP-seq & ATAC-seq data to understand mechanisms of epigenetic regulation in cancer
La Jolla, California
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Computational Biology R&D Intern
BetterMed Urgent Care
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Responsibilities include accurately documenting medical histories, HPIs, findings from physical examinations and procedures, and laboratory and medical prescription orders.
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Medical Scribe
Peer Health Exchange
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Responsibilities included overseeing Columbia University's chapter of over 100+ volunteers, managing volunteer recruitment and selection, and leading volunteer trainings, annual retreat, orientation, and weekly leadership council meetings.
Greater New York City Area
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Co-Coordinator
The Journal of Global Health at Columbia University
Screen and edit scientific papers spotlighting public health activism written by health professionals from around the world spanning 5 continents
Associate Editor
Virginia Commonwealth University, Institute of Medicine and Technology
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(1 out of 25 students selected to receive research grant for 2017-2018 cohort)

Research topic: Optimizing osseointegration techniques using specialized stem cells
• Tested various materials, including polyvinyl ethers and their copolymers, to fabricate optimal bio-ink to be used in 3D printing bone tissue
Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Dean's Early Research Initiative Scholar
Virginia Commonwealth University, Institute of Medicine and Technology
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Research topic: The effects of different concentrations of hyaluronic acid on its ability to combat the accumulation of ferrous ions in human neural stem cells (hNSCs)
• Studied the effects of different concentrations of hyaluronic acid on its ability to combat the accumulation of ferrous ions in hNSCs
• Performed the CellTiter Blue assay experimentation to quantify the viability of hNSCs 
• Findings were used to synthesize a more efficient drug to combat iron accumulation in the nerve tissue of patients who experience traumatic brain injury
Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Research Intern
Technology Student Association
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• Worked with national officer team and TSA staff to plan and execute a conference hosting 70+ STEM-related competitive events 
• Presided over the 2018 Business Meeting
• Assisted in revamping the national TSA website to create a more user-friendly interface
• Expanded social media use to reach and maintain communication between 250,000+ members
• Served as student representative on TSA Board of Directors, Inc. 
• Assisted in launching initiatives such as the Champion Fund to provide financial assistance to schools in underprivileged areas looking to start a TSA chapter
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National President
Bachelor of Science - BS
Biomedical Engineering
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Columbia University in the City of New York
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Non-Degree Seeking
I studied abroad during the Spring 2020 semester in Madrid, Spain.
Boston University Madrid Engineering Program
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Universidad Pontificia Comillas
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High School Diploma
Center for Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Mills E. Godwin High School
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Dean's List
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Ron Brown Captain
Health
TUCKAHOE VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD INC
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Responsibilities included providing basic patient assessment and life support services to patients during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital
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Emergency Medical Technician
Civil Rights and Social Action
Columbia Urban Experience
The Columbia Urban Experience (CUE) is a pre-orientation program for incoming students entailing a week of community service activities and fostering conversations around social justice and ethical service.
Student Leader
CoSMO Health Center
Responsibilities include assisting patients (in English and in Spanish) in booking appointments and reminding them of any upcoming appointments.
Associate Coordinator
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Bronx, NY
HAOJIN WU
Biomedical Engineering graduate at Columbia University
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Shara Ticku
Co-founder / CEO at c16 biosciences
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New York, NY
David J. Ma
Biomedical Engineering Graduate Student at Columbia University
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Aditya Girish
Biomedical Engineering PhD with experience in medical communications and consulting.
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New York, NY
Brandon Cuevas
Broad Biomedical Postbaccalaureate Cancer Scholar  at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Guntaash Sahani
Bioinformatics Engineer
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New York, NY
Emma Kolchin-Miller
MSW Intern at Partnership with Children
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New York, NY
Ezekiel Reyna
Senior Software Engineer at Nautilus Labs
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Chicago, IL
Joshua Sobrin
Physics Ph.D. Candidate, The University of Chicago
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Justin Borczuk
Software Engineer at Atlassian
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Chicago, IL
Yixin Sun
PhD Student in Economics  at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
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New York, NY
Steven Cardwell
Vice President, HBO Max Originals Marketing
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Matawan, NJ
Kevin Cueva
Coach of Consumer Experience at Nike
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Orange County, CA
Briley Lewis
UCLA Graduate Student in Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Greater Chicago Area
Julia Angelica Muhsen
J.D. Candidate at Berkeley Law
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Portland, OR
Casey Means, MD
Co-Founder, Levels Health
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Cambridge, MA
Nabiha Saklayen
Co-Founder & CEO at Cellino
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Cambridge, MA
Christophe Chantre
Co-Founder & CEO at Tender Food | We're hiring!
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This is great news!  Hope to see continued investment and involvement in this league and the players and people that make it go.
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I had an amazing time speaking with Coveteur about my advocacy work, hobbies, and beauty regimen!
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Toronto, ON
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Graphic Designer | Event Planner