Jeremy developed a company-sponsored (Mo-Sci) research project in his sophomore year of high school. He demonstrated that borate-based bioactive glass, a material with anti-scarring and antibacterial effects, does not exhibit cytotoxic effects on Drosophila neurons, implying that it could be used as a biomaterial in nerve repair. Since 2018, Jeremy studies Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering. His current focus is pharmaco neuro-imaging where he analyzes fMRIs of treatment-refractory schizophrenic patients after exposure to anti-psychotics. Jeremy’s future career goals include being involved with commercialization of medical products.
Education
BS, Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, expected 2022
Research Experience
High School Research, Conrad Weiser High School
Supervisor: Adelle Schade, Dean of Pre-College and Summer Programs, Albright University
Investigated the cytotoxic effects of borate-bioactive, glass-based scaffold in Drosophila
Undergraduate Research, Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
Supervisor: Deepak Sarpal, MD
Analyzes fMRI scans of treatment-refractory schizophrenia patients before and after treatment with antipsychotics to identify responsive neural engagement in the Salience Network.
Commercial Translation Experience
Developed a borate-based bioactive glass scaffold for application in peripheral nerve repair and presented this work to Mo-Sci and various companies. His presentation won a first place state award at the PA Agriscience fair in 2018.