Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sports Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Experience
- 3 years of experience in clinical research in the United States
- Internship at Delta BioSciences through diaspora youth program “Bring Together Lithuania”
- Research on the impact of psychosocial stress on inflammation and the contribution of physical activity
Motivation
I am passionate about public health and sustainability, and I am excited to join the Create Lithuania program to explore these fields in the public sector. Having grown up in the United States with Lithuanian roots, this program offers me a unique opportunity to reconnect with my heritage and contribute to my family’s homeland for the first time. I look forward to applying my skills and working with others to address key challenges and contribute to Lithuania’s growth.
Rotation
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Microbiome analysis in Lithuania: overview of the global and Lithuanian ecosystem, strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations
Innovation Agency
The goal of the project is to enhance Lithuania’s global competitiveness in the microbiome sector by identifying recommendations for promising scientific and industrial opportunities
