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Samantha Breen

Samantha Breen

New York Erase Racism Campaign Participant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Honors Carolina Student and Accelerated Research Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • Education

    • UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

      2023 - 2026
      BSPH Nutrition and Research Sciences

    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      2022 - 2026
      Minor in Chemistry, Neuroscience

    • Long Beach Public Schools

      2018 - 2026
      High School Diploma

  • Experience

    • ERASE Racism

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
      New York Erase Racism Campaign Participant

      Attended and participated in the New York Erase Racism Campaign, an initiative dedicated to fostering dialogue and action against racial discrimination and inequality.

    • Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences at UNC (EMES)

      Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
      Student Researcher

      Explored environmental factors affecting soil health by investigating minerals in bedrock from the White Mountains in CA and their influence on pH. Tested samples using semi-quantitative pH soil tests and a pH meter, analyzed readings, and presented research and findings at The UNC EMES Science Symposium.

    • The Helping Hand Project, Inc.

      Oct 2022 - now
      Design Team Specialist

    • Carolina Scientific

      Jan 2023 - now
      Staff Writer

    • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      May 2023 - now
      Research Intern

    • UNC Department of Psychology & Neuroscience

      Jan 2024 - now
      Undergraduate Research Assistant at Cohen Lab

    • Journal of Life Sciences

      Apr 2024 - now
      Research Reviewer

      I collaborate with a team led by a postdoc and comprising a graduate student. Together, we review article summaries, providing timely feedback to authors within three weeks of submission to help finalize publication-ready versions.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Group 1 Biomedical Research:

      CITI Program
      Feb 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research

      CITI Program
      Feb 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Group 2 Social and Behavioral Research:

      CITI Program
      Feb 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Seal of Biliteracy

      New York State Education Department
      Jun 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Samantha Breen
      Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow - Apr 2025 Selected as a recipient of UNC’s competitive Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) to conduct independent research at the APC Microbiome Institute in Ireland.Project focuses on the gut-brain axis, with an emphasis on the microbiome’s impact on neurobiology and mental health. Responsibilities include experimental design, data analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with international scientists.
    • Awarded to Samantha Breen
      Dean's List Recipient - Dec 2022 Recognized on the Dean’s List every semester for academic achievement, awarded to students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing at least 12 credit hours per term.
    • Awarded to Samantha Breen
      Accelerated Research Scholar - Aug 2022 Selected for a competitive program that enables high-achieving undergraduates to engage in inquiry-driven research early in their academic careers. Supported through faculty mentorship and resources to pursue independent or collaborative research projects across disciplines.
    • Awarded to Samantha Breen
      Honors Carolina - Aug 2022 Member of UNC’s premier academic honors program, designed for top-performing students with a focus on interdisciplinary learning, research, and global engagement.Participated in specialized coursework, faculty mentorship, and competitive research opportunity advising including NIH-affiliated programs.Received guidance on career development, national fellowships, and postgraduate research opportunities.
    • Awarded to Samantha Breen
      STANYS New York State Science Congress (NYSSC): Senior Division Highest Honors STANYS Jun 2022
    • Awarded to Samantha Breen
      NYS Science Teacher’s Association Award for Scientific Excellence NYSSTA Mar 2022 One of eight students selected in New York State for scientific excellence.
    • Awarded to Samantha Breen
      Newsday Way to Go Student Newsday Dec 2021 Recognized for scientific research and work towards closing the STEM gender gap.
    • Awarded to Samantha Breen
      LI Science Congress Achievement Award: C. Elegans to Test The Neuroprotective Effect of CAPE on Alzheimer’s Disease Long Island Science Congress Apr 2021
    • Awarded to Samantha Breen
      Toshiba Exploravision STEM Award - Jan 2020 Received the Toshiba Exploravision STEM Award for project involving the creation of a meat substitute using plant-based technology.
    • Awarded to Samantha Breen
      StandUP Civic Engagement Award - May 2019 Recognized for initiatives aimed at addressing access to feminine hygiene products in underserved regions of the Africa and South America.
    • Awarded to Samantha Breen
      Scholastic Writing Awards: Gold Key, 3 Silver Keys, Honorable Mention -

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant

      Issued by UNC Department of Psychology & Neuroscience on Jan 2024
      UNC Department of Psychology & NeuroscienceAssociated with Samantha Breen

    • Research Intern

      Issued by Mount Sinai Health System on May 2023
      Mount Sinai Health SystemAssociated with Samantha Breen

    • President & Founder, Long Beach Girls in STEM

      Issued by Girls in STEM on Jan 2019
      Girls in STEMAssociated with Samantha Breen

    • Founder & Tutor

      Issued by Owl Summer Tutoring on Jun 2020
      Owl Summer TutoringAssociated with Samantha Breen

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Martin Luther King Jr Community Center on Dec 2018
      Martin Luther King Jr Community CenterAssociated with Samantha Breen