Computational Diagnostics Inc.: Personal Statement

Neurology is one of the most unexplored fields in medicine; however, more recently there has been a spike in the amount of research being done in this specialty. This is because people are becoming more interested in neuroscience, including myself. I attended a pre-medical vocational high school, which exposed me to a greater amount of knowledge pertaining to the basics of anatomy and physiology, along with hands-on opportunities in a medical setting. It was here where I realized that I wanted to pursue a career in medicine; however, due to the fact medical field is very broad, I had no set specialty. This changed when I was exposed to the cruel manifestations of Parkinson’s Disease. During, sophomore year of high school, my grandfather passed away due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. The way that a neurodegenerative disease was able to overtake a person in the manner that it did was shocking, and while it brought me great grief initially, it later intrigued me. I took up an interest in neuroscience and began to do my own research which culminated in various projects and applications throughout the remainder of my time in high school. These experiences have culminated in my decision to work toward a Cell Biology and

I realized that growing up with a brother who suffers from an unknown neurological issue has been influential in my decision to study neuroscience, but my inherent love for science and people were what made neuroscience my passion. After this epiphany, I made a choice to take matters into my own hands. From taking the most rigorous AP courses to taking summer chemistry classes to further understand what I may have not in previous years, I have dedicated my education to be one that will enable me to help families like my own, and people like my brother. However, my learning does not stop once I leave the classroom, but rather spreads throughout my entire life. From first-hand experiences in shadowing neurosurgeons in my community, to working alongside scientists at the Van Andel Research Institute in researching the effects of Parkinson’s Disease, I try to get my hands on as many opportunities to learn as I can find. I know that the road to becoming a contributor to the field of neuroscience will be long and hard, but what keeps me going is the dream that maybe one day, I will know how to stop Diego’s

The graduate program in neuroscience offered at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive program that trains students into knowledgeable neuroscientists. In addition to the rich research experience, this program offers a diverse selection of courses, including and not limited to, neuroanatomy, psychobiology and neuropharmacology. Students applying to this graduate program may choose to complete either a MSc or a PhD program, and depending on the program chosen, the course of study can vary from 2 to 6 years. In either program throughout his/her course of study, the student will receive guidance from a Supervisory Committee consisting of four experienced neuroscientists, one of whom is the student’s research supervisor. Upon completion of either program, the student will have obtained a solid foundation in the neurosciences with specialization “in at least one area of research” (UBC, 2015).

First, in the summer of my junior year I was fascinated by one of the most complex organs of the human body, the brain. Whether it was books on Alzheimer’s or studies published on the brain’s capacity, this organ never ceased to amaze me. At this level of excitement I began to proactively look into neurology labs. I emailed over hundreds of researchers who had labs in which I was interested in. After looking

In my exciting journey to become a physician, I hope to major in neurosciences at Creighton University. Now, I was drawn to this specific major due to a particular experience I had during an Anatomy and Physiology dissection lab. The air smelt foul, tables were crowded with scalpels, and I was wearing blue gloves with geeky large goggles. Cutting into a raw, cold sheep brain, I became fascinated by the distinct parts: the cerebellum, pituitary gland, corpus callosum, and the medulla oblongata. Being the nerd I am when it came to that class, my partner and I would aggressively battle one another over who gets to dissect the brain next. I realized that I became most aggressive during dissections in this particular unit, purely because I was so interested and captivated by the subject of neuroscience. Due to this experience, I had no hesitation in selecting neurosciences as my undergraduate

Oftentimes when we are children, we dream of what we would like to be when we are adults. Some of us dream of becoming famous, others dream of careers that represent honor and prestige. Interestingly enough, at such a young most of us never consider the journey a career will require us to endure. Take becoming a neurologist for example; one could argue numerous ways of attaining such a position. It is a fact, however, that in the pursuit of a medical degree, the combination of major and minor during one’s undergraduate years is key in the future success of an aspiring student. In light of this, the most ideal major and minor combination, in order to become a neurologist, is a major of biology with a minor of chemistry.

The purpose of the principal diagnosis is to establish what condition is causing the symptoms that the patient experiences. In some cases, the patient has more than one principal diagnosis, meaning that a medical condition connections with another condition. This also occurs when more than one separate principal diagnosis is equally responsible for a hospital stay. For example, a patient who has a chronic disease might have multiple recent manifestations that result in an inpatient stay. In this case, the principal diagnoses that caused the most recent hospital visit. The purpose of the primary diagnosis is to establish where doctors focus the majority of resources to treat a condition. The primary diagnosis is not always the principal diagnosis

I was given the opportunity to start giving back and begin making a difference by volunteering as the student intern neurologist at the VA Hospital in Cleveland. There I dedicated my time to assist in aiding our US Military personnel by helping to provide healthcare for those experiencing neurological difficulties. Every summer I continue my study by working on a neurological internship to research some specific neurological difficulties and hopefully advance the field. I have been fortunate to study neurology using a multifaceted approach. In my research I have studied the entire patient experience – from clinic to intensive care; I was given the opportunity to explore and learn as much as possible. I found it extremely rewarding to learn basics like taking a history and learning how to perform neurological examinations to the more complex like being able to perform autopsies and brain dissections. Through this experience I was given the opportunity to learn much more than I would have been able to in a textbook and I know I will be able to use this information in the years to come. This experience has also provided me with the day-to-day challenges that neurologists’ face when they care for patients with disorders that are both common and rare. Overall this broad clinical experience brought meaning and application to the basic principles

What excites me most about a degree in medicine is the unparalleled exposure to the human anatomy and physiology, and discovering the complex connections between various systems. This inspired me to research medical issues in my own time, and so I took an online course titled ‘Good Brain, Bad Brain.’ I learned how oligodendrocytes are the pathological target of multiple sclerosis and how plaques that show up in scans are a result of the apoptosis of these cells. I can directly link this to study of neurotransmission and autoimmune disease in GCSE

Female C57Bl/6 mice (Charles River, Wilmington, MA), born and housed in the Research Support Facility at the University of Kansas Medical Center, were used for all experiments. Mice received water and food ad libitum and were housed on a 12-hour light cycle (600 to 1800 hours). All research was approved by the University of Kansas Medical Center Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (protocol numbers 2013-2150 and 2016-2344) in compliance with the National Institute of Health Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

On board diagnostics is an incredible achievement for technology in today’s society. The purpose of the On Board Diagnostics connection is for emissions testing. One application available to consumers is the scan tool or code reader. These devices are sometimes battery powered, but newer units may be powered by the electricity provided by the on board diagnostic connection itself. When a Check Engine light is present, these handheld devices connect to the on board diagnostic port and record and display any trouble code that the vehicle is sending. People can use the code to see what's wrong with the car and once the problem has been fixed they can clear the code from the vehicle's memory, deactivating the Check Engine light until the next issue arises. Most modern day technicians use an on board diagnostic tool to

I had my Calculus final on a Saturday and received an excellent score. However, my happiness turned to sadness when I was told the news that my uncle had passed away in a vehicle accident due to a traumatic head injury. Consequently, my performance on the final exam for my core Biological science course was compromised. Fortunately, this obstacle did not obscure my anticipated plans. Rather, the adverse experience inspired me to focus even harder on my future. The news of the closed head injury due to rapid deceleration killing my uncle coupled with my participation in Dr. Guzowski's Learning and Memory Lab offered me a unique perspective towards neurobiology and its

They suffer severe stress because of their day-to-day laboratory life. They spend their whole lives in sterile cages, unable to express any natural behaviors. A majority never experience natural things such as sunlight or fresh air but, only the bars of their cage. The few facilities that do provide some outside caging usually only give them limited amounts of time outside. Standard lab conditions are small, crowded cages, loud noises, and lack of enrichment which are all already known to create stress in animals (23).

M1 Describe the diagnostic software applications that could be used in the department, providing evidence of reports that they produce. Strengths and weakness of each diagnostic software discussed.

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