Elena Ponichtera
UCLA Graduate | B.S. in Psychobiology (Pre-Medical)
- Role
- Research Intern at Cedars-Sinai
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Elena Ponichtera
Driven by curiosity, precision, and a passion for restoring both form and function, I am a pre-medical student committed to advancing patient care through research, clinical experience, and advocacy.My research experience at Cedars-Sinai, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard University has spanned cardiovascular outcomes, lung cancer screening disparities, and genetic risk factors for neuropsychiatric disorders—strengthening my ability to analyze complex data and collaborate across disciplines.Clinically, I work as a medical assistant in a combined dermatology and plastic surgery practice in Beverly Hills, where I have seen how meticulous, detail-oriented care can profoundly impact health, confidence, and quality of life. Paired with my experience as a certified Yoga Sculpt instructor and lifeguard trained in emergency response, I bring resilience, precision, and a holistic view of well-being to medicine.Beyond the clinic, I am passionate about advocacy. Through leadership with the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative and as an ambassador for the Claire Marie Foundation, I have organized health fairs, educational events, and campus-wide campaigns to expand awareness and access to care.
Experience
Research Intern
Aug 2025 — Present · Beverly Hills, CA, US
Research assistant in the radiation-oncology department at Cedars-Sinai studying the effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on cardiovascular outcomes in patients receiving cardiotoxic cancer therapy. My role encompasses conducting a comprehensive literature review with support from library science training, performing electronic health record chart reviews, and analyzing data to ensure accuracy and reliability. I will contribute to study design, data collection, data adjudication, and data analysis while adhering to data definitions and collection standards.
Education
UCLA
Bachelor's degree, Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
The American College of Greece
Study Abroad Semester, GPA: 4.0, School of Arts & Sciences
Scituate High School
High School Diploma
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