Helen Udeochu

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Education

Bachelor of Science in Biomathematics Expected May 2025

Rhodes College, Memphis, TN

Research Experience

Research Student (Biomathematics program) Jan. 2022 - present

Research Advisor: Dr. Erin N. Bodine Rhodes College, Memphis, TN

Project Description: Participates in a research study that focuses on the estimating and modeling the growth of bromeliad plant species.

Project Techniques used: Mathematica, MATLAB, Overleaf, and Excel

Biochemistry CHEM 315 Course Jan. 2023– May. 2023

Professor: Dr. Shana Stoddard Rhodes College, Memphis, TN

Undergraduate Course Research Project: Optimization Rules for SARS-CoV-2 Mpro Antivirals: Ensemble Docking and Exploration of the Coronavirus Protease Active Site

-Project Details: This project consists of utilizing protein-protein docking and engineering proteins using computational chemistry to develop new Coronavirus therapeutics.

Biology II Lab BIO 141 Course Jan. 2023 – May. 2023

Professor: Dr. Kelly Diamond Rhodes College, Memphis, TN

Undergraduate Course Research Project: Does increasing the doses of NaCl concentration inhibit embryonic development?

-Project Details: This project consists of the observation of 12 from embryos each containing different concentrations of NaCl.

Agent-Based Modeling MATH 314 Course Aug. 2023– Dec. 2023

Professor: Dr. Erin Bodine Rhodes College, Memphis, TN

Undergraduate Course Research Project: Measuring the effectiveness of quarantining entire households in curbing the spread of the ebolavirus.

-Project Details: This project consists of utilizing Netlogo to design the intervention measure and Mathematica to analyze the results.

Peer Engagement and Enrichment Program Research (PEEP) Jan. 2023 – Jul. 2023 Pre-health Dreamers’ (PHD)

Research Advisor: Flavia Negrete

Project Description: Researched about the lack of resources for undocumented youths in the pursuit of pre-medical studies.

Project Techniques used: Canva

Presentations

1.Helen O. Udeochu. “Measuring the Effectiveness of Quarantining Entire Households in Curbing the Spread of the Ebolavirus.” 2023 Mathematics & Statistics Poster Session, Rhodes College. (December 2023: Poster)

2.Helen O. Udeochu, Alana G. Wells, and Dr. Erin N. Bodine. “Estimating & Modeling the Growth of Bromeliads.” 2023 Tennessee Academy of Science, Rhodes College. (November 2023: Poster)

3.Helen O. Udeochu, Alana G. Wells, and Dr. Erin N. Bodine. “Estimating & Modeling the Growth of Bromeliads.” 2023 Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research (BEER) Conference, Virginia Commonwealth University. (November 2023: Poster)

4.Helen O. Udeochu. “Memphis: The Story of Two Different Zipcodes.” 2023 SHPEP Unessay Project Presentation, University of Louisville. (July 2023: Oral)

Clinical Shadowing Experience

Dr. Clay Callicot (DO) - Internal Medicine Jun. 2022

Regional One Health: Memphis, TN

Description: Learned that the underlying diseases and symptoms of sickle cell are treated but not the disease itself

Dr. Hayes (MD) - General Pediatrics Jun. 2022

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital (Memphis, TN)

-Description: Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in young children and infants, caused by RSV.

Dr. Feliz (MD) - Pediatric Surgery Jul. 2022

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital (Memphis, TN)

-Description: Learned the three stages of hernia: reduceable, strangulated, and incarcerated. Hernia occurs when an internal organ pushes through a weak spot in your muscle or tissue.

Dr. Anderson (MD) - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Jul. 2023

Norton’s Children’s Hospital (Louisville, KY)

-Description: Respecting patient’s boundaries and wishes. They are already going through a really difficult time in their lives and sometimes they don’t want someone else other than their doctor observing them.

Dr. Silverio (MD) - Pediatric Orthopedics Jul. 2023

Norton’s Children’s Hospital (Louisville, KY)

-Description: Learned about conscious sedation; the team can have a conversation with the patient during surgery but the patient won’t remember the surgery.

Dr. Fulson (MD) - Endocrinology Jun. 2023

Virtual

-Description: Learned about the mechanisms of diabetes technology that checks the patient’s blood sugar by measuring sugar in urine and blood.

Dr. Nunley (MD) - Adult Psychiatry Jun. 2023

Virtual

-Description: Learned about intensive psychotherapy that helps patients stop taking psychiatric medicine, a while after it’s been prescribed.

Dr. Krigger (MD) - Family Medicine Jul. 2023

Cardinal Station – Campus Health

Louisville, KY

-Description: Observed as Dr. Krigger provided primary care to underserved populations in Louisville and gave hope to patients who had little.

Internships

Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Jun. 2023 – Jul. 2023

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

Description: Explored different fields in healthcare and received hands-on training. Received STOP the bleed training. Did research on a healthcare issue in my hometown. Shadowed physicians and got to see what a career in healthcare looks like. Also, took pre-med courses focusing on diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Peer Engagement and Enrichment Program (PEEP) Scholar Jan. 2023 – Jul. 2023

Pre-health Dreamers’ (PHD), Los Angeles, CA

Description: Did research on the access to education and mentors for pre-health undocumented students. Also gained resources and information about how to navigate the path to medical school as an undocumented student.

Pre-health Scholars Program Jun. 2022 – Jul. 2023

University of Tennesse Health Science Center, Memphis, TN

Description: Practiced essential Patient care skills such as taking patient history, taking vitals, meal plan recommendations, etc. Taking GRE prep course with Kaplan and gaining access to other academic resources provide by The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Technical Fellow Jun. 2021 – Jul. 2021

Red Ventures, Charlotte, NC

Description: Learned project management, professional development, and valuable technical skills in order to gain a competitive edge in any field or degree. Proficient in HTML, CSS, and Python. Capable of creating websites and other technical projects.

Other Work Experience

Rhodes Student Associate May. 2022 – Present

STEM Cohort Mentoring Program at Rhodes, Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

Honors and Awards

Second place in the Mathematics and Computer Science Student Poster Presentation at the 133rd meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science (Fall 2023)

Dean’s List (Fall 2023)

Dr. Robert McClure Award (April 2021)

Golden Door Scholarship (November 2020)

Certifications

CPR Certification, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, Certified Ophthalmic Technician, STOP The Bleed Certified, Certified Personal Trainer.

Professional Development /Experience

Student panelist March 22, 2024

Past to Present: The Evolution of Black Students at Rhodes and Creating a Culture of Belonging.

-Discussion of the many contributions of Black students and alumni to Rhodes College.

STEM Cohort Mentoring Program – Rhodes College Fall 2021- Present

-Participated in four-year mentoring program for Black/African American Students pursuing STEM careers. Program provided professional development, mentoring, career and soft skills development, and personal development to support student success in STEM careers.

Pre-Professional Experience– University of Tennessee Health Science Center Jun. 2022- Jul. 2022

-Pre-professional training in essential medical skills such as CPR, taking medical history, and others.

Health Disparities Workshops – University of Louisville Jun. 2023 – Jul. 2023

-Learning about the social determinants of healthcare from healthcare professionals and public health workers.

Leadership Experience

African Students Association, Vice President Apr. 2023 - present

Description: Responsible for assisting the President as necessary and presides as President in the absence of the President.

Shoot Your Shot Photography Club, President Apr. 2023 - present

Description: Responsible for presiding over meetings and creating the agenda

Remote Area Medical, Secretary, Chartered Chapter Aug. 2022 - present

Description: Responsible for updated communication with members about upcoming events and announcements.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Music Director. Aug. 2022 - present

Description: Planning and organization branch musical programs.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Aug. 2022 – Aug. 2023

Relief Society Secretary

Description: Responsible for communication with members and for taking attendance.

African Students Association, VOICES Representative Apr. 2022 – Apr. 2023

Description: Brainstorming and implementing ideas to bring awareness/ educate about discussions/ topics pertaining to Africa and the diaspora.

Shoot Your Shot Photography Club, Outreach Coordinator Aug. 2021 – Apr. 2023

Description: Responsible for updating and running the social media account.

Community Service

Service Volunteer – MyBaby4Me NAACP Memphis

Packaging Volunteer – Suppliers Overseas

Communications Volunteer – MyBaby4Me NAACP Memphis

Student Volunteer – Mid-South Food Bank

Gwinnett Great Days of Service – Gwinnett County Public Schools

Helping Hands – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Memberships

Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students

African Students Association

Remote Area Medical

Shoot Your Shot Photography Club

LDS Relief Society Organization

Skills

Familiarity with:

-MATLAB

-Netlogo

-Mathematica

-Python

-CSS

-HTML

-UCSF Chimera

-Gas Chromatography (GC)

Soft Skills:

-Inter & Intra group collaboration

-Public speaking

-Leadership

-Program development

-Event organization

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