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Lilly Teklemedhin

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Bio

First-year student passionate about transforming healthcare through biochemical research. Endorsed Medical Assistant with clinical training as well as experience in a Medicinal Chemistry laboratory. Collaborative, quick and eager to learn new skills, and dynamic in adapting to new environments.

Education

University of Denver

Bachelor's degree program
2025 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
  • Minors:
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

West High School

High School
2019 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

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

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biochemical Engineering
    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
    • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Biomedical Researcher

    • Chemistry Stockroom Assistant

      University of Denver
      2025 – Present11 months
    • Peer Tutor

      West High School
      2022 – 20253 years
    • Lab Intern

      University of Utah
      2024 – 20251 year
    • Programming Tutor

      2023 – 2023

    Sports

    Dancing

    Varsity
    2023 – 20252 years

    Alpine Skiing

    Club
    2021 – 20254 years

    Figure Skating

    2016 – 20204 years

    Tennis

    2022 – Present3 years

    Research

    • Medicine

      University of Utah — Research Intern
      2024 – 2025

    Arts

    • West High School

      Dance
      2023 – Present

    Public services

    • Public Service (Politics)

      Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) Board of Education — Student Board Member
      2024 – 2025
    • Public Service (Politics)

      Utah State Board of Education — Student Advisory Council (SAC) Member
      2023 – 2025

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

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