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Eva Whitehouse is pursuing a (SMP) Special Masters in Physiology & Biophysics at Georgetown University School of Medicine(GUSOM) and Biomedical Sciences| MS Physiology & Biophysics Major: Physiology | expected degree date August 2027. Eva Whitehouse is a University of Pennsylvania graduate as of May 2026 and has previously been funded in scientific research, while pursuing dual degrees in B.A. Neuroscience and B.A. Philosophy: Concentrations in Philosophy & Science and premedical, with minor secondaries in Chemistry and Music. Eva has made a number of leadership, volunteerism, and contributions, and has the following life vision: • A broad interest in Neuroscience, specifically malignant brain tumors, and pioneering efforts towards surgical treatments and therapies and life-saving patient care. At the forefront of fascination is brain science and how the nervous and neural systems develop and function. • Understanding of biotechnology at the intersection of science, medicine and innovation through translational biomedical research. • Research interests in applied biostatistic and analysis. • Passions encompassing the fields (and subfields) of neuroscience, humanitarianism, and healthcare (especially surgery). • Plans to attend Medical School. • Ultimate goal to become a Neurosurgeon. • Gained experience as a Research Assistant, performing research as part of a team under the direction of Principal Investigators. Worked collaboratively with a team of scientists in labs, and as an important member of the research team, provided integral and cohesive support for scientists' studies, collected data, and conducted experiments. Mouse handling and husbandry skills. Familiarity with Python, and R. • Activities & Societies: Athlete on the PENN Sailing Team, PENN Sailing Team Captain, Penn Sports Council Executive Board (SCC) representative for Penn Sailing with previous years leadership roles and participation as Recruitment Chair, Community Service & Outreach Leadership Board Chair, & Social Media Chair, a Violinist in PSO- Penn Symphony Orchestra & PHINS New Student Orientation Leader. • Honors: Johnson Scholars, Perelman School of Medicine · Hoesley Digital Literacy Fellow · Team Captain, Penn Sailing Team · Undergraduate Philosophy Honors Thesis · SURF 2025 Fellow, UMMSOM · 2026 ALL-MAISA Second Team · ICSA All-Academic Sailing Team 2025-2026, and 2024-2025 · Sailed in MAISA College Sailing Conference. Sailed in 57+ Regattas 2022-2026. • Prior to Penn, attended Ransom Everglades School, graduating with a high school diploma in May 2022.
Penn Sports Club Council Executive Board (SCC) University of Pennsylvania August 2025-May 2026 Serve on the Executive Board governing 37 active sport clubs and supporting 1,500+ student-athletes in collaboration with the Department of Campus Recreation. Represent Penn Sailing while developing and enforcing policies and regulations for all recognized sport clubs. Manage and allocate funding across member clubs, reviewing budget requests and ensuring responsible financial oversight and compliance. Oversee club operations including competitive structures, league participation, travel, facilities access, and equipment procurement.
PHINS (Peers Helping Integrate New Students) New Student Orientation Leader trained to aid incoming First-Year, Transfer, International, Exchange, and Second-Year Penn undergraduate students with their academic, cultural, emotional, and social adjustment to life at University of Pennsylvania. Members of PHINS are introduced to and work closely with faculty, staff, administrators, and most importantly, peers.
PennQuest pre-orientation outdoor experience and initiatives in confidence building, hiking and camping along the Appalachian Trail in the Pocono Mountains| Pre-orientation program for first-year students entering the University of Pennsylvania, sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs|Office of the Platt Student Performing Arts House, with the support from the Undergraduate Assembly.
"An interest in the brain requires no justification other than a curiosity to know why we are here, what we are doing here, and where we are going." -Paul D. MacLean Man has always been intrigued by the brain’s immense complexity A place where we have joined to share a similar interest in this fascinating organ. Whether you are curious about how the brain functions or the various diseases that affect it, the Penn Neuroscience Society is the perfect place to indulge curiosity. There are plenty of discussions, lectures, and workshops given by some of the world’s most prominent neurologists and neurosurgeons from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Simply Neurocon centered on exploring the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience through educational presentations, interactive workshops, informative panels, peer-to-peer networking. Simply Neuroscience’s Action Potential Advising Program (APAP) connects young neuroscience students (“advisees”) with professionals (“advisors”) to provide educational guidance and mentorship, and aims to strongly support both STEM and humanities-based brain enthusiasts.
Research Assistant, De Biasi Lab| Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, August 2024-January 2026 Skills: Profusions, Quantitative Analysis, Scientific Research · Critical Thinker & Active Learner · Oral & Written Communication · Leadership, Professional, Work Ethical & Time Management · Teamwork & Collaborative Problem Solving, Animal Husbandry
Laboratory for Structural, Physiologic and Functional Imaging, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Chamith Lab--Rajapakse CS Lab Coauthored the following: ● ORS, 2024, Utilizing MRI-Based Finite Element Modeling to Assess the Influence of Geometry and Material Distribution on Atypical Femoral Fracture, Rajapakse CS Lab ● Poster Project ORS 2024: Utilizing MRI-Based Finite Element Modeling to Assess the Influence of Geometry and Material Distribution on Atypical Femoral Fracture, Rajapakse CS Lab
The Orphan Disease Center (ODC) in the Perelman School of Medicine Research work with the ODC team curating a database of physicians and researchers working in the field of rare diseases, and as a prospective medical student, bringing a unique perspective and skillset to this project. The Orphan Disease Center (ODC) in the Perelman School of Medicine was found to promote and fund research in rare diseases globally, beyond Penn, making a difference for under-served patient populations. ODC features a pilot grant program which provides $8M annually to over 35 global institutions. With my background in premedicine and research, it has enabled me to identify and gather information about leading experts. Orphan diseases represents a collection of disorders that afflict fewer than 200,000 for any single disease type, as there are more than 7,000 distinct orphan diseases. A unique aspect of research at ODC is that it is a “Center without walls” which sources and contributes to developing transformative therapies through the use of platform technologies and of research strategies.
Research Assistant, Shah Lab| UMMSOM SURF 2025-Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Selected as 1 or 20 fellows for this fellowship by faculty executive review committee from a pool of over 200 applicants from across the country. 10 weeks. (Equivalent to 400 hours of Research). |Ashish H. Shah, M.D.| Department Neurological Surgery| University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Health Center, National Cancer Institute (NCI) funded University of Miami Medical School, summer, May 2025-Present Research Project: Focuses on the expression of Human Endogenous Retrovirus K (HERV-K) and its impact on "Glioblastomas."