Olivia Pelcher

Biology Student at University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Experience

  • Undergraduate Researcher - Brain Tumor Metabolism and Functional Genomics Lab at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    Sep 2024 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 8 mos

    My research focuses on investigating receptor-mediated signaling and metabolic pathway interactions that drive oncogene activation and tumor proliferation in supratentorial ependymoma.

  • University of Pittsburgh (1 yr 8 mos)
    • President, The Literature Review
      Jun 2025 - Mar 2026 · 10 mos

      President and founder of The Literature Review, a student organization at Pitt where students interested in careers in scientific research learn to discuss, review and present scientific papers in life sciences.

    • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      Aug 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Foundations of Biology 1 and Foundations of Biology 2

  • Undergraduate Researcher - Brain Tumor Nanotechnology Lab at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
    Jan 2024 - Sep 2024 · 9 mos

    Research focused on preclinical testing of nanoparticles for targeted imaging and therapy of patient-based glioblastoma models both in cell culture and in animal models.

  • Piano Teacher at null
    May 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Established private studio to teach piano repertoire and technique; provide weekly lessons to students ages 4-13, beginner to advanced.

  • Patient Care Attendant at UPMC
    Nov 2023 - Apr 2024 · 6 mos

    Responsible for assisting patients with daily tasks and hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.