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Computational Diagnostics Inc.: Personal Statement

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Upon hearing of the opening available at the Computational Diagnostics Inc., I was immediately interested in the opportunities presented at this institute. Through my time studying and researching, I have gained avid experience in animal husbandry and administering treatment in the animal facilities of Indiana University of Pennsylvania under the supervision of Dr. Christina Ruby. Moreover, while working under a circadian rhythm researcher, I acquired knowledge of the crucial importance to maintain constant conditions. Because I am well aware of how influential environmental cues are in the experiments, I know the importance of performing according to the regulations and guidelines of the facility by which I am employed. Furthermore, in my previous experience, I held the responsibility of maintaining an animal room independently; this obligation ascertained my ability to maintain records of the care activities revolving around the mice in my charge, as well as reporting to my supervisor if anything was disarray in the lab. Also, this position was intended for research purposes, so organizing and analyzing data were essential skills to hone. …show more content…

Prior to realizing that I wanted to earn my Bachelor’s in biology, I attended a Penn State branch university where I was asked to tutor a physiology class due to my success while attending. After this experience is when I realized that I wanted to direct my studies toward physiology, and more specifically the neurology aspect. I furthered my passion of neuroanatomy through my research and by choosing to take a graduate level neurobiology course during my undergraduate degree. Through my undergraduate experience, the challenges that I have overcome has only intrigued my curiosity of the

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