Aleena Abbasi '24
Biology major; Public Health minor
I am a sophomore biology major with a minor in public health on the pre-med track. I have been doing research in the Institute for Genomics and Evolutionary Medicine (iGEM) in CST (College of Science and Technology) since Fall of my freshman year. I also conduct clinical research in the radiation oncology department at Penn Med and the neurology department at Temple Med. I am also working on a public health hygiene education research project in CPH (College of Public Health).
Throughout my research journey, I've had mentors along the way who have exposed me to the plethora of research opportunities that Temple has to offer. I would like to do the same to others and help provide people with opportunities to get involved with research. I think that there are opportunities out there for everyone, but I want to do my part in connecting people with opportunities that are the best fit for them.
Other info about me: I am on the e-board of the Foundation for the International Medical Relief of Children, Students Helping Students, and Health Link Society and love giving back to the community. I have also played the viola since fourth grade!