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Jessica Purevtugs

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Anatomy
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • Mental Health

Reading

  • Adventure
  • Horror

I read books daily.

Bio

Thanks for checking out my profile! Neuroscience & ESM | VT -> USC | Research Analyst Intern @ Novartis I'm a first-generation college student studying neuroscience, driven by a deep commitment to education and service. As a minority student, my goal is to break generational barriers and pursue medicine to create lasting impact for my community.

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelor's degree program

2025 – 2027

Majors:
  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

McLean High

High School

2021 – 2025

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • NIH HS Summer Intern

    Hospital & Health Care · The National Institutes of Health

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

  • HS Research Fellow | Regenerative Medicine, Healthy Controls Study

    Research · The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

  • Pathways Intern & Student Trainee

    Hospital & Health Care · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician

    Pharmaceuticals · CVS Health

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

  • Research Aide | Editor, Event Coordinator

    Research · Neuro Notebook

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

  • Assistant Laboratory Technician

    Biotechnology · Kaiser Permanente

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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