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Steven Hobbs

Steven Hobbs - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Education

PhD in Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Subjects

Liver Cancer, Molecular Physiology, Cancer Biology, Anatomy and Physiology

Achievements

GPA of 3.71/4.0 in the Molecular and Integrative Physiology Master of Science program; taught Anatomy and Physiology lab courses for 2 years; mentored an undergraduate student in the lab for 2 years

About

Steven is a PhD candidate in Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of liver cancer progression. His strong academic and research background reflects his passion for the biological sciences.

Discipline

Life Sciences & Health

Academic Achievements

GPA of 3.71(out of 4.0) in Molecular and Physiology Master of Science program

Teaching & Mentoring Experience

I taught Anatomy and Physiology lab courses at the University of Illinois for 2 years for 20 hours/week. I also mentored an Undergraduate student in my laboratory for 2 years at 10 hours/week.

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Joshua Wu

Brown University

Josh is an MD-PhD candidate at Brown University. His research interests are in aging, neurodegeneration, and Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis. He aspires to become a neurosurgeon and a neuroscientist.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Karat Prateeksha Menon

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Joshua Wu

Brown University

Josh is an MD-PhD candidate at Brown University. His research interests are in aging, neurodegeneration, and Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis. He aspires to become a neurosurgeon and a neuroscientist.

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