Salan Preet Kaur

Kaela Meyer

Major

Biological Sciences

Minors

Psychology, Humanities in Medicine 

Junior
Jalandhar, India

Why did you select your major(s) and minor(s)? Were there any experiences that convinced you to declare?

I want to pursue a career in the health field so I always knew that a major in Biology would be perfect for it. After coming to college, I took an introductory course in Psychology for general requirements and I absolutely loved it. I ended up declaring it my minor at the end of the same semester. My HMed minor was recommended to me by my academic advisor. This minor is great for students who are on a pre-health track.

Do you have research experience?

I was involved in research through a summer UCARE project under the UNL Department of Virology. My project focused on genotyping viruses present in eye cancers. The tumor biopsies and tear samples were taken from patients back in Africa. I performed the DNA extraction, genotyping and analysis of results so that I could identify which DNA Tumor virus could be having an impact in causing the tumor.

What are you involved in on campus?

I am a Teaching Assistant for an introductory biology course (LIFE 120L) and involved in the research. I am a CAS ambassador, biology club, and a member of the ASUN's Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

What are your plans after graduation?

I plan to apply for an MD or MD/Ph.D.

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