Jessica Overstreet
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
“Even after all this time the Sun never says to the Earth, "You owe me." Look what happens with a love like that, It lights the whole sky. ~Hafiz
My Research Program
More than Just a Scientist:
- My research program focuses on identifying therapeutic targets for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its risk factors (e.g., diabetes, hypertension). ***For a detailed description of my research program, please see my linkedin and researchgate accounts.
Beyond Research I actively:
- Foster the next generation of researchers/physicians
- Inform the community on health issues, which help fight disease epidemics and promote healthy lifestyle choices.
Mentorship
- intimately involved in training Urology residents and medical students, extending help necessary for learning laboratory techniques to creating committee/grand rounds presentations.
- mentored a medical student by conceiving their research project and guiding their progress throughout the summer.
- instructor in the science technology entry program (STEP) program, which fosters minorities in science-related careers.
- Leadership position in Student National Medical Association (SNMA) including President
- mentored pre-medical students in the NY area.
- established MAPS chapters at both St. Rose College and SUNY-Albany.
- tutored students at Albany High school to pass the NY regants exam, necessary for their high school diploma.
Committee Outreach
- Haiti Earthquake 2010 Clothing Drive
- Healthy Hearts 5K
- City-Wide Health Fair
- Medical Student Panels
- etc.