McKenna Hillsdon-Smith
Research Assistant @Purdue University Weldon School Of Biomedical Engineering
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WORK HISTORY
Research Assistant @Purdue University Weldon School Of Biomedical Engineering
West Lafayette, IN, US
Purdue Institute for Cancer Research, Undergraduate Research Award Recipient, West Lafayette, IN May 2023 - August 2023Project: “Development of a Mobile Microrobotic System for Targeted Diagnostics and Drug Delivery for Ovarian Cancer”Advisor: Dr. Craig Goergen, PhD | Presentations: Carroll County Cancer Association Annual Meeting, August 2023Cardiovascular Imaging Research Lab, Undergraduate Researcher, West Lafayette, IN August 2020 - PresentCollaborated with PhD candidate on product testing and acute aortic dissection research projects utilizing high frequency ultrasound imaging techniques, resulting in the publication of a paper in the Journal of Vascular Surgery-Vascular ScienceExecuted complex image analysis procedures for Scanning Electron Microscopy images focused on red blood cell morphology within segments of aortic tissue in murine animal models both post aortic dissection and in controls Publications: Schepers, L. E, Chernysh, I. N, Albrecht, C. K, Browning, L. C, Hillsdon-Smith, M. L, Cox, A. D, Weisel, J. W, Goergen, C. J.(2023). Aortic dissection detection and thrombus structure quantification using volumetric ultrasound, histology, and scanning electron microscopy. JVS-Vascular Science, 100105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvssci.20••••••05
EDUCATION
Purdue University
Master's degree, Biomedical Engineering
Purdue University
Bachelor's degree, Biomedical Engineering
ABOUT MCKENNA HILLSDON-SMITH
I’m the type of person who is self-motivated and determined to find the best outcome to any problem. Learning new information to solve problems is very rewarding to me, so I like to spend time asking questions of individuals that pertain to their interests and values. When working collaboratively, I find it incredibly important to reassure people and communicate with them the importance of their contributions to projects. I find that keeping on a structured schedule is very beneficial to the progress and organization to any endeavor, and that spending time establishing this is important to find success.Knowing this about myself, I find that I work best in an environment where people work collaboratively, have open minds, and when everyone respects each other’s opinions regardless of age or educational prowess. I work best when I can create a plan and know that people will follow the plan, barring any deviations in schedule. I prefer when everyone in a team is uplifting and encourages growth of each member.
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