Michelle Olmos
Michelle Olmos, a public health undergraduate, discusses her research with the Fisherman Led Injury Prevention Program (FLIPP) and her goal to pursue graduate studies in epidemiology or infectious disease research.
What sparked your interest in health?
I have always known I wanted to help people, so I decided to pursue a degree in public health. I believe it will give me the opportunity to research and learn in order to better others’ lives.
What research will you be working on and with whom?
I will be working on research in the Fisherman Led Injury Prevention Program (FLIPP). Its aim is to increase the wearability and availability of life jackets for fishermen who attend important safety trainings. I will work under the mentorship of Dr. Lauren Kincl.
What are your future career and/or academic plans?
After my undergrad, I would like to go to graduate school with the future career goal of becoming an epidemiologist or research infectious diseases.