Teresa Alves Louro
Richter Project
Molecular mechanisms of injury-induced neurodegeneration
Academic Interests
My academic interests include Neuroscience, Politics, Social Justice, and Art History.
Hometown
Paço de Arcos, Portugal
High School
United World College-Changshu
Co-curricular
I work as a campus photographer and volunteer at Northwestern's Lake Forest Hospital's emergency room. I am also a member of Synapse and Women in STEM.
My Dream Job
My dream job is to work as a physician, more specifically an emergency physician or trauma surgeon, for a non-profit organization such as Doctors Without Borders. My dream job aligns with my passions for both healthcare and social equality.
What do you hope to learn from your Richter experience this summer?
I hope to improve my laboratory hard skills but also my soft skills, including communication, critical thinking, and insightfulness. Above all, I hope to learn more about working in a lab and designing and conducting research projects. I chose to participate in the Richter Scholar Program to explore my academic and career interests in the natural sciences. I am also looking forward to connecting with and being mentored by faculty for the purpose of improving my research-related skills.