Alexander Weingart

Majored in Neuroscience
The University of Vermont, Class of 2019
From Braintree, MA

My long-term goal is to develop targeted therapies, precision medicine, where illness is treated at its molecular source instead of just dealing with the symptomatic consequences. I've studied under world-renowned pulmonologist and critical care physician-scientist, Sharon Rounds MD, at Brown University and I am excited to build upon this experience this upcoming summer. I will be continuing my studies at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine with Dr. Pierre Massion MD studying cellular determinants of lung cancer and joining him on clinical initiatives as a member of the prestigious MSTP Summer Scholars Program through The Leadership Alliance. This experience will provide an opportunity for new challenges and professional development in the field of medicine in an effort to gain real-world experience in the sector in which I hope to develop my career as a physician-scientist. I value transparency, vulnerability, and not wearing any masks around anyone in my network. I enjoy learning and mentorship, promoting positivity, and putting my best foot forward to challenge myself and push the boundaries of science and medicine. I also have a demonstrated history of successfully delivering effective presentations to diverse audiences with different levels of scientific expertise and experiences. Selected Invited Presentations -Leadership Alliance National Symposium (Oral Presentation), Hartford, CT, July 2017 -Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Oral Presentation), Providence, RI, August 2017 -SACNAS Diversity in STEM Conference (Poster Presentation), Salt Lake City, UT, October 2017 -Annual Biomedical Conference for Minority Students - ABRCMS (Oral Presentation), Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 2017 -University of Vermont Student Research Fair (Oral Presentation), Burlington, VT, April 2018 -New England Science Symposium at Harvard Medical School (Oral Presentation), Boston, MA, April 2018 -Leadership Alliance National Symposium (Oral Presentation), Hartford, CT, July 2018

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Education

The University of Vermont
Brown University
Vanderbilt University
Braintree High School

Alexander in the News

Alexander Weingart Earns Degree from the University of Vermont

Alexander Weingart of New York, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience during commencement ceremonies on May 19, 2019, at the University of Vermont. The university confer...

May, 30 2019 - The University of Vermont

UVM's Department of Student Life presents Alexander Weingart with the Sustained Commitment Award

The University of Vermont's Department of Student Life presents Alexander Weingart of Braintree, MA (02184) with the 2019 Sustained Commitment Award, in recognition of their achievements, accomplis...

May, 21 2019 - The University of Vermont

Student Research Conference 2018

The UVM Student Research Conference is a showcase of student research at every level and across every discipline within the university.

June, 12 2018 - The University of Vermont

UVM Department of Student Life presents Alexander Weingart with the Outstanding Achievement Award

The University of Vermont Department of Student Life has proudly presented the 2017 Outstanding Achievement Award to Alexander Weingart from Braintree, MA. Each year the Department of Student Life ...

June, 23 2017 - The University of Vermont

Alexander Weingart Named to UVM Dean's List

Alexander Weingart has been named to the dean's list for the fall 2016 semester at the University of Vermont. Weingart, from Braintree, MA, is majoring in Neuroscience in the College of Arts & Scie...

January, 13 2017 - The University of Vermont

Alexander Weingart Named to UVM Dean's List

Alexander Weingart has been named to the dean's list for the spring 2016 semester at the University of Vermont. Weingart, from Braintree, MA, is majoring in Neuroscience in the College of Arts and ...

May, 26 2016 - The University of Vermont

Alexander Weingart Named to UVM Dean's List

Alexander Weingart, Class of 2019, has been named to the dean's list for the fall 2015 semester at the University of Vermont. Weingart from Braintree, MA, is a(n) Neuroscience major in the College ...

January, 06 2016 - The University of Vermont

Work Experience

Visiting Undergradute Research Scholar at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Mentor: Pierre Massion, MD, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair in Medicine, Ingram Professor of Cancer Research, Professor of Medicine (Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care) Program Participation: Medical Scientist Training Program & Leadership Alliance SR-EIP As a non-clinical research intern, I investigate phenotyping of bronchial airway cells, and study HBE single cell behavior. Through this project, I research the cellular determinants of lung cancer risk; study stem cells and progenitor cells of the airways; culture subpopulations of HBECs for single cell analysis at the epigenetic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolic level; characterize the immune component of the bronchial airway in health and disease; develop strategies for genetic reprogramming and chemoprevention; and develop respiratory mucosal epithelial replacement treatments for a range of diseases.

June 2018 - Present

Substitute Teacher at Braintree Public Schools

-Creates an authentic classroom environment for the pursuit of knowledge, challenging students to embrace the discomfort of new, and potentially difficult material, in an easily digestible manner -Incorporates experiential learning activities that help students make deeper connections and experience assigned lessons on a more personal level -Pursues a strong desire to prepare students to become members of a greater global community, a necessity in the twenty-first century -Encourages students to work in cooperative groups and partnerships and to rely upon the strengths of each group member to successfully complete assignments -Emphasizes collaborative learning, respect, and responsibility -Motivates students to embrace one anothers differences and to respect one another as individuals

December 2017 - Present

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