Nadia Illma

(She/her)

Education

  • CUNY Hunter College – Expected Graduation 2027
  • -Bachelor of Arts – BA, Biological Sciences
  • -Yalow Honors Scholar Cohort 2023

Research Experience

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant at Rockefeller University (October 2024-Present)
  • -Work alongside Dr. Han Tan at the Friedman Lab on several research projects
  • -Perform fMRI, genotyping, perfusions, and mice work
  • Volunteer Research Intern at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (July 2021)
  • -Work along side Dr. Gaspare LaRocca at the Ventura Lab on several projects

Leadership Experience

  • Scholar Peer Leader for Yalow Honors Scholar Program (May 2024-Present)
  • -Mentor freshman pre-health student
  • -Contribute to monthly newsletter, plan events throughout academic year

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Tutor at the Skirball Science Learning Center (August 2024-Present)

-Tutor students in general chemistry I/II and biology 100