Hello! My name is Angel Walker, and I am a dedicated researcher and student doctor in the Class of 2029 at the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM). As the first person in my family to pursue a career in medicine, I am deeply committed to addressing cancer disparities, advancing precision medicine, and promoting health equity. My ultimate goal is to become a gynecologic oncologist and a leader in cancer research, making a lasting impact on the future of healthcare. My current research focuses on cancer incidence and mortality trends in Mississippi. By applying epidemiological methods, I aim to inform more effective prevention and treatment strategies for underserved communities in my home state. I am also passionate about personalized medicine and cancer genetics, and I hope to utilize these innovations to improve diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes for cancer patients. While I am wholeheartedly committed to driving positive change in medicine, I face significant educational debt. I am actively seeking scholarships and financial support to continue this journey. An investment in my education is an investment in a more equitable, innovative, and compassionate future in healthcare.

• Teacher and Tutor

  Education · Surehouse Learning Center

  Jan 2019 – Present

• Advocacy
• Politics
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy
• Entrepreneurship

• Volunteer Research Intern

  The University of Southern Mississippi · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

  2018 – 2018

  Research topic:

  Purification of Amyloid-β in E. coli

• Research Intern

  National Institutes of Health · Public Health

  2022 – 2022

  Research topic:

  Trends of Esophageal Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Mississippi Between 2003 and 2019

• Research Intern

  University of Mississippi Medical Center · Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

  2021 – 2021

  Research topic:

  Detection of DNA Methylation in the OPRM1 Gene using the Bisulfite Conversion Method

• Actress

  Oak Grove High School · Theatre

  2015 – 2019

• Volunteer Server for Kitchen

  Volunteering · Mount Carmel Ministries Food Services

  2025 – Present

• Crisis Counselor

  Volunteering · Crisis Text Line

  2024 – Present

  Mission:

  To support people in their moments of need.

• Student Volunteer

  Volunteering · Forrest General Cancer Center

  2020 – 2020

  Mission:

  As a volunteer, I made it my mission to support cancer patients and their families as during their cancer diagnosis. I did so until the impact of COVID-19.

• Student Ambassador

  Volunteering · Forrest General Hospital

  2020 – 2023

  Mission:

  To serve patients and make them feel comfortable and appreciated during their hospital stay.