A Career In Pharmacology: A Personal Statement

My goal is to attain a career where I can express my passion for chemistry, as well as expand my mind in ways that I could never do in any other field. I am very passionate about chemistry, and I want to not only excel, but be extraordinary in the field. After graduation, I will attend a graduate program in which I will pursue a Ph. D. in Pharmacology. During my graduate years of study, I am interested in cancer treatment research. . The well-known treatment of Chemotherapy for cancer can be considered poisonous. It can be toxic because although it destroys the cancerous cells, it also destroys the healthy cells, causing patients to feel ill, have loss of hair, and other harsh side effects. I am specifically interested in finding safer drugs for cancer patients. …show more content…
In my efforts to research graduate programs, I have identified three individuals that I am hoping to work with. In given the opportunity to join the program at North Carolina State University, I’d like to work with Dr. Robert Smart. Dr. Smart’s research involves targeting the pathways that lead to cancer. Understanding the pathways that lead to cancer will lead to advancing in the treatment structures utilized to minimize residual damages encountered in treatment. However, if I am fortunate enough to be able to join the program at Columbia University, I hope to work with Dr. Kenneth Olive. Dr. Olive is currently working on research that consists of improving the treatment and care of pancreatic cancer patients. His lab also provides awareness to doctors and patients outside of the lab through special activities, such community-based events. The idea of moving toward more knowledge about minimizing negative treatment effects while immediately impacting the community excites