Kyra Shelton
She/Her/They
Post Graduate Associate
Biography
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Biography
Hello there! My name is Kyra and I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Washington, with a BS in neuroscience and a BA in psychology. I am currently working as a post-graduate research associate in the Department of Nephrology Clinical & Translational Research Accelerator at Yale School of Medicine, with intentions to apply to MD/PhD programs across the U.S. in 2024.
In my free time, I enjoy knitting, reading, hiking, crocheting & embroidery, as well as spending time with my family.
Education & Training
- BSUniversity of Washington, Neuroscience (2023)
- BAUniversity of Washington, Psychology (2023)
- AAEverett Community College, Direct Transfer Associates Degree (2020)
Activities
- Effects of combined oxytocin and glucagon-like 1-receptor agonist (semaglutide) treatment on body weight and adiposity in high fat diet-induced obese ratsSeattle, WA, United States 2023University of Washington Research Symposium 2023
- AS1 - A Novel Pharmacological Method of Altering the Emotional Valence of Inflammatory PainSeattle, WA, United States 2022University of Washington Summer Research Symposium 2022
- Growth Rates in Pediatric CRMO Disease ProgressionSeattle, WA, United States 2022University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium
- Women In STEM - Career DayWomenWhoSTEAM 2020 Hybrid Symposium 2022GirlsWhoSTEAM
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| All-USA Academic Team Awardee | Everett Community College | 2020 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Kesem at the University of Washington | As network operations coordinator (also classified as an outreach coordinator), I was in charge of maintaining connections with community contacts for Camp Kesem at the University of Washington, as well as answering questions from affected families. Camp Kesem is an organization that provides year-long programming and support to children whose parents are impacted by cancer. | 2022 - 2023 |
| Hall Health Student Health Clinic Advisory Board , University of Washington Hall Health Student Health Clinic | Vice Chair | 2022 - Present |
| Health Educators & Advocates Reaching Out (HEARO) | Originally started as a student capstone project at the University of Washington, it has now grown into a full mentorship program and resource bank for community and technical college students in Washington state. We pair community and technical college students with upper-level graduate students (3rd and 4th years), graduate students, and career professionals that can assist them in acquiring resources and insight into building their career pathways. In addition, we provide career workshops, general career and academic resource banks, and our career testimony video series. Our goal is to uplift and empower any and all community and technical college students, as well as first generation students. | 2020 - Present |