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Chibuikem Iheagwaram

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Bio

I am a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major, intrigued by research (especially the scientific kind) because there is always something new to learn, discover, or change my mind about. In the future, I hope to become a surgeon-researcher that can combine knowledge from the neuroscientific and cardiovascular fields to contribute to bettering therapies/surgical procedures for neurovascular disorders. I am also passionate about using different avenues including mentorship, innovation, advocacy and entrepreneurship to give back to my community.

Education

Fisk University

Bachelor's degree program
2021 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Medical doctor

    • Scholar and Semi-Finalist, Market Madness Hackathon

      Goldman Sachs, USA
      2022 – 2022
    • University Innovation Fellow

      Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d. school), Stanford University, USA
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Chief Operating Officer

      Katapult Web & Graphics Consulting, Limited
      2019 – 20201 year
    • Aspire Leaders Program Fellow

      Aspire Institute (founded at Harvard University)
      2023 – Present1 year
    • MD-PhD BOOST Scholar

      Stanford University School of Medicine, USA
      2023 – 2023
    • HOPE Medical Scholar

      Harvard Medical School, USA
      2022 – 2022
    • Scholar, Virtual Summer Science Academy

      Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, USA
      2021 – 2021
    • Cardiac Research Assistant

      Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
      2023 – Present1 year
    • Computational Neuroscience Research Assistant

      Johns Hopkins Medicine, USA
      2022 – 20231 year

    Sports

    Track & Field

    Club
    2016 – 2016

    Research

    • Materials Engineering

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Research Assistant
      2021 – 2022
    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

      University of Alabama, Birmingham, Heersink School of Medicine — Poster Presenter
      2022 – 2022
    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

      University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine — Poster Presenter
      2023 – 2023
    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

      Johns Hopkins Medicine — Oral & Poster Research Presenter
      2022 – 2022
    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

      Harvard Medical School — Poster Presentation Award
      2023 – 2023
    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

      Fisk University — Undergraduate Research Assistant
      2021 – Present
    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

      Johns Hopkins School of Medicine — Undergraduate Research Assistant
      2022 – 2023
    • Polymer/Plastics Engineering

      Fisk University — Undergraduate Research Assistant
      2021 – 2022

    Arts

    • Freelance Designer

      Graphic Art
      2016 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Fisk University Writing Center — Fisk University Writing Center Assistant
      2023 – 2023
    • Public Service (Politics)

      Fisk University Student Government Association — Academic Affairs Senator
      2022 – 2023
    • Public Service (Politics)

      W.E.B. Du Bois Honors Program, Fisk University — Student Assistant for Data & Compliance
      2022 – 2023
    • Advocacy

      AXON, Neuroscience and Psychology Club, Fisk University — Founder/President
      2022 – Present
    • Advocacy

      The Unconventional Scholarship Initiative for Non-Traditional Students — Founder/CEO
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library at Fisk University — Student Volunteer
      2021 – 2022
    • Advocacy

      American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) — Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Committee Member
      2021 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Fisk University Office of Marketing and Public Relations — Graphic Design Intern
      2021 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Brain Exercise Initiative on Alzheimer’s at Fisk University — Volunteer
      2021 – 2022

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship