Moromoke Odina

I am a senior at Cornell University, majoring in Human Biology Health and Society. As a Human Biology Health and Society major, understanding the integrative role between the biological, sociological, and cultural dimensions of health has been the focus of my studies. I am particularly interested in looking at how solutions to some of today’s problem can be derived by understanding the dynamic role of genetics and environment on health. My career goal is to obtain a joint degree in MD/MPH with a concentration in maternal and child health.

I live in Queens, New York and I went to Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary High School. It was a small community high school, but it was a wonderful experience because I was able to form close relationships with my peers and my teachers.

My research experience in the UM SoM summer program was fulfilling and educationally enriching. I worked with Dr. Ricardo Feldman, Ph.D. from the Department of Immunology & Microbiology. My project was to develop a mouse model for lung pathogenesis and target the delivery of biologically active genes to specific cell types of the lungs. This can prove to be important for understanding the molecular events behind the onset of a variety of diseases common to the lung and for testing novel therapeutic drugs.

As for my mentor, Dr. Feldman was a very patient mentor who was always willing and ready to teach me. He wanted me to gain as much as I could from the research experience, which I really appreciated. I learned how to carry different laboratory techniques and it was really cool to be able to relate some of the things I was learning to past courses I had taken in college.

Lastly, I have the opportunity to meet some really great and wonderful people that I know will be the future leaders of tomorrow. This has truly been an experience that I will forever cherish.

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