Madelyn Coble
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Dynamic undergraduate researcher with a strong foundation in cellular biology and project management, honed at the Baldwin Lab within the UNC School of Medicine. Proven ability to mentor peers and communicate effectively in Spanish. Co-author of an upcoming publication and recipient of a prestigious research fellowship, showcasing dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and community engagement, hoping to continue the path towards a PhD and career in research.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
UNC School of Medicine, Neuroscience Center
01.2023 - Current
- Volunteer, paid intern, and independent researcher for course credit at the Baldwin Lab focusing on cell biology
- Oversaw genotyping and colony management while lab manager and lead were on maternity leave during Spring 2024
- Received $5,000 SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship) to complete independent research in Summer 2024
- Co-author on upcoming paper from the Baldwin Lab
- Organized personal research project on astrocyte morphology Fall 2024-Spring 2025, presenting findings at ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference, Duke's Glia Camp, and UNC Celebration for Undergraduate Research
- Upcoming Senior Honors Thesis beginning in Summer 2025
Undergraduate Research Ambassador
UNC Office for Undergraduate Research
06.2024 - Current
- Volunteer as part of the Psychology and Neuroscience Committee helping organize and present events for students to learn about undergraduate research opportunities
- Mentored a subset of students one-on-one, aiding them in navigating courses, talking to professors, and finding research at UNC
- Presented at orientation for upcoming students at Carolina and C-STEP Research Fair representing the department
- Read and edited emails to professors and application of students who made appointments
Volunteer Spanish Interpreter
SHAC (Student Health Action Committee)
03.2024 - Current
- Selected to help check patients in at a local student-run health clinic that provides free general care to those in need, many of which come from Spanish-speaking households
- Use of Spanish fluency and skills learned in Hispanic Linguistics degree to direct patients to the appropriate spots in the clinic and answer questions they may have
- Helps call patients to remind them of appointments and address any transportation-based barriers that may prevent them from receiving care
Education
BS/BA - Neuroscience (BS), Hispanic Linguistics (BA)
The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2026
Skills
- Cellular Biology Laboratory Techniques
- Public Speaking
- Mentorship
- Bilingual communication (Spanish language)
- Advanced Confocal Microscopy
- Data collection
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Creative strategies
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Ambassador
UNC Office for Undergraduate Research
06.2024 - Current
Volunteer Spanish Interpreter
SHAC (Student Health Action Committee)
03.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
UNC School of Medicine, Neuroscience Center
01.2023 - Current
BS/BA - Neuroscience (BS), Hispanic Linguistics (BA)
The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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