About
I'm a high school student drawn to the questions where medicine, genetics, and data meet. My current research investigates the genetic basis of post-vaccine myocarditis — work I pursue both through a mentored project at the University of Florida and as the lead of a student team building an AI-driven risk-screening model. For me, the goal isn't only to understand the science but to translate it into something useful: identifying who is most at risk and making the case for earlier, smarter screening.
Away from the lab, I'm a competitive ballroom dancer who has performed across five states, a choreographer who teaches younger students, and a volunteer who coaches sports to children with disabilities. I see a throughline in all of it — the same discipline that drives a research project also shapes a performance and a mentorship. I'm preparing for a future in medicine, with a particular curiosity about anesthesiology and the human side of clinical care.
Experience & Leadership
University of Florida
New York Academy of Sciences
Latin Dance & Culture Club
Independent Research Mentee
Team Lead — Junior Academy
Choreographer
Lead a student team developing an AI- and coding-based model to estimate baseline myocarditis risk.
Direct project planning and coordinate collaboration across the team.
Choreograph and teach multicultural routines incorporating ballroom technique to younger students.
Conduct mentored research on post–COVID-19 vaccine myocarditis, focusing on genetic alleles tied to elevated risk.
Work to isolate high-risk alleles to identify affected demographics and advocate for pre-genetic screening.
Co-authoring a literature review currently in preparation for publication; preparing the project for submission to the Terra STEM competition
Science & Medicine
Science Olympiad — Compete in Designer Genes, Forensics, and Disease Detectives at the Columbia Invitational and NYC Regionals.
Outset Pre-Med Anesthesiology Program, Columbia University (Summer 2026) — Selected for a one-week program of anesthesia simulation, hands-on skills, and lectures on the medical field.
Debate & Leadership Institute (Summer [2025?]) — Studied the shifting role of Congress in U.S. politics; developed public speaking and leadership skills.
Dance & Performing Arts
Earned multiple awards in the Novice category and placements in Pre-Championship, competing across Manhattan, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Connecticut, and Ohio.
Performed in the ensemble of my school's annual production.
Competitive Ballroom Dance
SING! (Freshman Year)
Community & Culture
Unlimited Athletics Group — Volunteer with children with disabilities, teaching sports and encouraging active participation.
Jewish Club — Perform in the annual multicultural show and attend shabbatons.
Skills & Interests
Scientific research & literature review · Coding & AI modeling · Public speaking · Dance choreography & instruction
Interests: competitive ballroom and Latin dance, biomedical & genetic research, medicine and anesthesiology