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Oumayma Dakhama

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Arabic
  • Archery
  • Movies And Film
  • Reading
  • Board Games And Puzzles
  • Gaming

Reading

  • Women's Fiction
  • Adult Fiction
  • Contemporary
  • Cultural
  • Literary Fiction
  • Mystery
  • Novels

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

I’m a sophomore at Wellesley College majoring in Biochemistry and Middle Eastern Studies, with a focus on tackling healthcare disparities in marginalized communities, especially Arab and MENA populations. I have experience in both experimental and computational research, including developing tools for understanding the cancer genome and studying STEM education dynamics in Arabic-speaking households. I’m passionate about biomedical research and advocate for greater MENA representation in science and healthcare. I am also involved in on-campus activities, such as the Wellesley College Archery Team, the Muslim Student Association, and the Arab Student Alliance.

Education

Wellesley College

Bachelor's degree program

2022 – 2026

Majors:
  • Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Medical school interest:
No

Career

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Biotechnology
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
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