Academic Programs

Class of 2028 · Oncology & Biopharmaceutical Research

Francis Boadu is an undergraduate student researcher with a focus on oncology, genomics, molecular biology, and biopharmaceutical research. He conducted research at Duke University School of Medicine investigating CIC-DUX4 sarcoma and at Davidson College investigating the impact of point mutations on proteins. He was selected to present research on PFAS-induced protein synthesis at the Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in STEM.

• Oncology Research
• Duke Med Researcher
• Davidson College
• ERN Conference
• Molecular Biology
• Biopharma Certification

September–October 2025 · Two months · Remote

Robert Osei completed a two-month remote internship with the Poe Center for Health Education in North Carolina from September through October 2025, gaining professional experience within a health-education organization.

• Health Education
• Remote Internship
• Professional Experience

2025–2026 · Research and Clinical Experience

Naomi Nuhamin Bullo built a diverse portfolio of biology-related experience across research and clinical settings. She served as a Davidson College Research Fellow and an Atrium Health Summer Intern, gaining hands-on exposure to biomedical research and healthcare operations. She further expanded her skills as a Registered Behavioral Technician at Above and Beyond, applying scientific knowledge in applied behavioral health.

• Biomedical Research
• Healthcare
• Behavioral Health
• Research Fellow
• Clinical Experience

Pharmacy Operations Experience

Patricia Naigaga completed a Pharmacy Technician Internship at Walgreens, gaining hands-on experience in pharmaceutical dispensing, prescription processing, inventory management, and patient care coordination. She developed a strong foundation in pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, and the collaborative skills essential to delivering safe and effective medication therapy in a fast-paced retail healthcare environment.

• Pharmaceutical Dispensing
• Patient Care
• Pharmacy Operations
• Healthcare Internship
• Regulatory Compliance

Healthcare Administration Experience

Daniel Frimpong completed a Health Administrative Internship at Atrium Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the Southeast. He gained hands-on exposure to healthcare operations, including patient services coordination, clinical workflow support, and administrative process improvement. His experience bridged his biology knowledge with the business and operational side of delivering quality patient care.

• Healthcare Administration
• Clinical Operations
• Patient Services
• Healthcare Systems

Healthcare Administration Experience

Emmanuella Nyarko completed a Health Administrative Internship at Atrium Health, gaining practical experience in healthcare operations and administration. She contributed to patient services coordination, supported clinical workflow processes, and developed a deeper understanding of how large-scale healthcare systems deliver quality care to diverse communities.

• Healthcare Administration
• Clinical Operations
• Patient Services
• Healthcare Systems

2025 · Mentorship & Student Leadership

Afia Owusu Agyemang served as a mentor for the 2025 STEM Summer Camp, guiding younger students through hands-on science activities and encouraging their interest in STEM fields. She also holds a leadership role as Secretary of the Livingstone College White Coat Scholars, a pre-health student organization that supports students pursuing careers in medicine and healthcare.

• STEM Mentorship
• Student Leadership
• Pre-Health
• White Coat Scholars

Healthcare Administration & Campus Leadership

Emeglad Boakye-Yiadom serves as a Healthcare Administration Intern, gaining hands-on experience in healthcare operations. She is also active across campus as a STEM Summer Camp student mentor, a Billie Bear mentor supporting incoming students, and a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta honors society. She further participates in the HBCU Energy Pathway program, expanding her exposure to energy-sector opportunities alongside her healthcare-focused coursework.

• Healthcare Administration
• Student Mentorship
• Honors Society
• HBCU Energy Pathway

Undergraduate Research

Bright Karikari serves as an undergraduate researcher, contributing to ongoing scientific research as part of his biology coursework. He presented his research at the Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference, an event that showcases undergraduate STEM research from students across the country.

• Undergraduate Research
• ERN Conference
• Scientific Research

Summer 2025 · Research Fellowship

Nancy Oppong was selected as a research fellow at Davidson College, where she contributed to an environmental science research project examining sustainable ecosystems and biodiversity conservation. She developed strong analytical and field research skills while collaborating with faculty and peers on data collection, laboratory analysis, and scientific reporting.

• Environmental Science
• Research Fellowship
• Biodiversity
• Field Research
• Davidson College