Boston Leadership Institute

Conducted independent research on neurovascular coupling, presenting how cerebral endothelial cells coordinate signaling to regulate blood flow and support cognitive function

Researched how the brain allocates limited energy resources, analyzing how system disruptions may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases

Performed dissections of sheep brain and cow eye to study anatomical structures

Analyzed PCR data related to genetic markers influencing taste and sleep patterns; gained exposure to ELISA techniques used in detection of Alzheimer’s disease

Studied core topics including biomaterials, biomechanics, bioinstruments, rehabilitation engineering, cardiac physiology and electrocardiography

Isolated and analyzed buccal DNA; applied mitochondrial DNA sequencing and PCR techniques to investigate genetic ancestry

Explored applications of synthetic biology, including engineering non-cardiac cells to exhibit cardiac-like contraction behavior

Visited the Boston University Photonics Center to examine research on the biological impact of PFAS exposure using model organisms

Conducted an independent research project on star formation and stellar evolution and presented findings on hydrogen and heavy element fusion processes within stars

Analyzed key stages of stellar life including formation, main sequence development and end states (supernova and black holes)

Explored advanced topics including exoplanets, black holes, special relativity, the origin and evolution of the universe, and theoretical models of dark matter and antimatter