Medical Pharmacology ePortfolio: September
Hey Everyone!
September has been both a busy and exciting time for the medical pharmacology program. We finished our cardiovascular and renal blocks, which were tough, yet rewarding. As we have gotten deeper into our program, we have all grown more comfortable with each other and our professors. We have been given the confidence and reassurance to start some great work in the New Orleans community.
This month I have put in a lot of effort to kick off the year for the Youth Movement Against Alzheimer's organization. I originally helped bring this organization to Tulane's uptown campus as an undergraduate. As a graduate student, I am staying involved as an advisor role, in order to help the organization really become an influential group. This past week I have begun the development of Tulane's YMAA website, and the incorporation of our mission into Tulane's Brain Institute. Furthermore, I have helped initiate our long term goal of creating an undergraduate research award competition in any field related to Alzheimer's disease. Fundraising can be a daunting task, but our organization has done a tremendous job by brainstorming fundraising events and networking with other neuroscience programs to help us reach our goal.
I have also just completed all the necessary steps to begin volunteering and researching at the New Orlean's Children's Hospital. Last year as a senior in college, I was a research assistant in the GI clinic, which was both rewarding and enlightening. We studied the causes and potential treatment options for children struggling with functional constipation. Currently, there is no great treatment option for children with this issue, however, through our research we began to see some trends that helped direct our focus for future treatment. This year, I will continue researching functional constipation with a new research approach.
Beyond research, the Children's Hospital provides fun opportunities for community service events. My favorite event, Boo at the Zoo, starts on October 20th - 28th at the Audubon Zoo. Halloween is my favorite holiday, especially in New Orleans, and I cannot wait to volunteer for this event. I will make sure to tell you all about it in next month's post!
September Community Service Hours: 12
Fall Semester Community Service Hours: 12
September has been both a busy and exciting time for the medical pharmacology program. We finished our cardiovascular and renal blocks, which were tough, yet rewarding. As we have gotten deeper into our program, we have all grown more comfortable with each other and our professors. We have been given the confidence and reassurance to start some great work in the New Orleans community.
This month I have put in a lot of effort to kick off the year for the Youth Movement Against Alzheimer's organization. I originally helped bring this organization to Tulane's uptown campus as an undergraduate. As a graduate student, I am staying involved as an advisor role, in order to help the organization really become an influential group. This past week I have begun the development of Tulane's YMAA website, and the incorporation of our mission into Tulane's Brain Institute. Furthermore, I have helped initiate our long term goal of creating an undergraduate research award competition in any field related to Alzheimer's disease. Fundraising can be a daunting task, but our organization has done a tremendous job by brainstorming fundraising events and networking with other neuroscience programs to help us reach our goal.
I have also just completed all the necessary steps to begin volunteering and researching at the New Orlean's Children's Hospital. Last year as a senior in college, I was a research assistant in the GI clinic, which was both rewarding and enlightening. We studied the causes and potential treatment options for children struggling with functional constipation. Currently, there is no great treatment option for children with this issue, however, through our research we began to see some trends that helped direct our focus for future treatment. This year, I will continue researching functional constipation with a new research approach.
Beyond research, the Children's Hospital provides fun opportunities for community service events. My favorite event, Boo at the Zoo, starts on October 20th - 28th at the Audubon Zoo. Halloween is my favorite holiday, especially in New Orleans, and I cannot wait to volunteer for this event. I will make sure to tell you all about it in next month's post!
September Community Service Hours: 12
Fall Semester Community Service Hours: 12
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