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Jaime Harrington

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Hi! I'm Jaime. I'm a sophomore Honors student majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of New Hampshire. I'm passionate about working to understand how the human brain and body interact, and discovering answers to puzzling questions like, "What role do experiences play in shaping the brain?" and "What drives the neural mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders and diseases?". I am a Resident Assistant (RA) in the UNH College of Life Sciences (COLSA) residential learning community and work on campus in the General Chemistry Laboratories. I am a brother in the co-ed professional chemistry fraternity, Alpha Chi Sigma (AXΣ), where I am on the executive board as the fraternity historian. Outside of UNH, I am involved in science education for young women hoping to pursue STEM careers and coaching for volleyball. With an older brother involved in the medical field, a dad working in software integration, and a mother who is a small business owner, I have learned to develop skills across many fields, making me a versatile candidate. My interest in clinical research has pushed me to pursue pharmaceutical science in my post-graduate career.

Education

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medical Practice

    • Dream career goals:

      Clinical Research

    • Store Manager

      Maine Cottage Apothecary
      2020 – Present5 years

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Varsity
    2020 – 20244 years

    Awards

    • Most Valuable Player
    • Stand In Coach Award
    • Captain

    Research

    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

      University of New Hampshire — Student
      2024 – Present
    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

      University of New England — Intern
      2023 – 2023

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Student Led Advising Program (SLAP) — Director
      2025 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Kennebunk High School National Honors Society — Physics and Biology Tutor
      2023 – 2024

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    William Griggs Memorial Scholarship for Science and Math
    As an aspiring clinical pharmaceutical researcher, my future career is grounded in both science and empathy. I plan to contribute to the field not only by advancing the development of more effective medications, but also by reshaping the way we treat patients, particularly women, whose healthcare concerns have historically been minimized and dismissed. My vision for improving the future of pharmaceutical research is to develop medications that are not only effective, but deeply personalized toward the individual. My commitment to this path began at home six years ago, when my mother was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Her cancer was unique in its mutated gene, BRCA2, which is an estrogen-receptor positive form of breast cancer inherited from her father. Following her diagnosis, my mom was placed on copious types of drugs and medications that she was told would help, but in reality, they made her health deteriorate. Not only did she develop extremely high blood pressure, but she is now incredibly stroke-prone. She experienced two life-altering strokes in the Spring of 2025 alone. Watching her navigate an increasingly frustrating and impersonal healthcare system opened my eyes to the critical need for change. I witnessed firsthand how her symptoms were overlooked or misattributed due to gender bias, such as her strokes being misdiagnosed for months as anxiety attacks "that are common in females". Generalized medication failed to consider her unique medical background, which is so important when assisting patients who may have wildly different baseline hormone levels than the "average" person. These experiences made me realize that effective medicine must go beyond research and clinical trials, it needs to take the whole person and their life experiences into account. Otherwise, we will keep misdiagnosing and potentially killing at-risk women. In my future research career, I am going to ensure that medications are developed with greater consideration for biological sex differences, particularly in how women metabolize drugs and present symptoms differently from men. Too often, clinical trials have centered on male biology, which leads to medications that are less effective, and potentially even harmful, for women. My goal is to shift that model through female-inclusive research design and active advocacy for equitable healthcare in pharmaceutical development. Because of this, I am passionate about investing in personalized medicine. Before designing treatment plans, we must first accurately diagnose the patient using information from their individual genetic profiles, lifestyles, and potential comorbidities. This kind of healthcare leads to more timely diagnoses, fewer side effects, and better overall outcomes and recovery rates. I hope to participate in research that uses patient-centered trials to create treatments that actually work for real people. I believe this human element is the missing link in many clinical settings, and I am determined to bridge that gap. Earning this scholarship would support not only my academic journey, but also my broader mission to bring compassion, precision, and justice for women into pharmaceutical research. I am pursuing this career not just to make medications, but to make healthcare better for people like my mom.
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