My interests in science are rooted in studying the physiological and pathological ways of infectious disease and are what has me captivated within the medical field of research. The way the infectious agents evades our own bodily defenses and how they evolve to ward off medicine is a biological marvel that has me wanting to dissect every inch of the mechanisms that allows them to be such cunning infectious agents. I was the growing kid that spent hours of his free time reading and bookmarking science articles on the computer. My love for biology spilled over into the books I read and gave me the encouragement to take my first and last advance placement biology course before graduating high school. Getting an A in that biology class was my greatest
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HIV is well known within the African community and its diseases like HIV which continually gives me motivation to do research, so that the millions that would potentially die or be affected by that disease can have a sense of renewed hope and biological security. Another reason for my affinity for infectious disease research is the tall task it presents. Cancer and HIV are two examples of adversity science faces in terms of cures and vaccinations. How powerful these infectious diseases are makes it more worthwhile for me to divulge my life and time into discovering their secrets; I see all of this as a big chess match and psychological battle. At the end of the day it is mankind versus these pathogens. Who wants to survive the most and who has the best way of achieving that survival is what determines the ongoing battle against pathogens. I know as a potential medical researcher that it is about the future and our future generations. How can we save them and provide the most nourishing environment to carry them well past our …show more content…
I know that I am more than ready to engage in research and that is where a program like SPUR-Labs can help me to achieve my goals. Once reading the overview of this program, I knew instantly that this is an opportunity worth seizing. Being able to do research in one of the top medical schools in America while being fostered by some of the best scientists this world has to offer is such a privilege that would humble any fellow aspiring researcher like myself. The inclusion of other fellow undergraduate students who share similar passions with me would only motivate me and give me new friends that can work with me in the future. Networking can be the best start in anyone’s career, especially in the field of science and SPUR-Labs is all about introducing students to each other and to already established researchers. I have never let my disadvantages stop me from trying to better my academic career. I may not be a wealthy individual, but my work ethic, confidence, and determination are second to none. I believe in the tangibles I possess and I know that SPUR-Labs can help foster me into a world class scientist who can help fight against the microbes that are inflicting suffering on our species especially in third world
HIV is well known within the African community and its diseases like HIV which continually gives me motivation to do research, so that the millions that would potentially die or be affected by that disease can have a sense of renewed hope and biological security. Another reason for my affinity for infectious disease research is the tall task it presents. Cancer and HIV are two examples of adversity science faces in terms of cures and vaccinations. How powerful these infectious diseases are makes it more worthwhile for me to divulge my life and time into discovering their secrets; I see all of this as a big chess match and psychological battle. At the end of the day it is mankind versus these pathogens. Who wants to survive the most and who has the best way of achieving that survival is what determines the ongoing battle against pathogens. I know as a potential medical researcher that it is about the future and our future generations. How can we save them and provide the most nourishing environment to carry them well past our …show more content…
I know that I am more than ready to engage in research and that is where a program like SPUR-Labs can help me to achieve my goals. Once reading the overview of this program, I knew instantly that this is an opportunity worth seizing. Being able to do research in one of the top medical schools in America while being fostered by some of the best scientists this world has to offer is such a privilege that would humble any fellow aspiring researcher like myself. The inclusion of other fellow undergraduate students who share similar passions with me would only motivate me and give me new friends that can work with me in the future. Networking can be the best start in anyone’s career, especially in the field of science and SPUR-Labs is all about introducing students to each other and to already established researchers. I have never let my disadvantages stop me from trying to better my academic career. I may not be a wealthy individual, but my work ethic, confidence, and determination are second to none. I believe in the tangibles I possess and I know that SPUR-Labs can help foster me into a world class scientist who can help fight against the microbes that are inflicting suffering on our species especially in third world