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Alexandra Stroemme

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Global Health
  • Mental Health
  • Anthropology
  • Volunteering

Bio

I'm a Lemelson Honors student at UCLA studying Anthropology and Global Health, driven by one question: why has so much of women's health been left unexplained? Looking into PMDD, I found a research field with small studies, no reliable biomarkers, and long delays to diagnosis. So I co-founded the I'MHERe Project, building a free, private symptom-tracking app (now in beta) to bring research closer to menstruators and, in time, ground PMDD in biology rather than symptoms alone. Our roadmap includes a consented biobank and multi-omics dataset. Beyond I'MHERe, I mentor middle schoolers through The Bruin Experiment, model with Mainline Models and Teams, and speak Norwegian, English, and French, which shapes how I approach global health: with curiosity, cultural humility, and a determination to make science work for everyone.

Education

University of California-Los Angeles

Bachelor's degree program

2023 – 2027

Majors:
  • Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
  • Anthropology
Minors:
  • Public Health
GPA3.7 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
University of California-Los Angeles
Majors of interest:
Anthropology, International/Globalization Studies, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Desired degree modality:
In-Person
Medical school interest:
No
English as first language:
No
Homeschooled:
No

Career

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Health, Wellness, and Fitness, Healthcare Administration, Management Consulting, Biotechnology
Work experience:
2 years
Has nursing license:
No
Leadership experience:
Yes
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