Tori Argenti
Pre-Veterinary Student with Global Public Health Focus
About Tori
"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Jane Goodall
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I am a biology major and pathogenesis minor at the University of Florida. My major career goal is to attend veterinary school and specialize in research related to zoonotic diseases.
My dream is to have a clinic in an underserved population abroad, where I can combine my passions for research, helping animals, and helping people through outreach education.
Education
2018-Present
University of Florida – Gainesville, FL; Class of 2022
Bachelor of Science: Biology
Minor in Pathogenesis
Cumulative GPA: 3.93
2014-2018
Hartselle High School - Hartselle, AL; Class of 2018
Class Valedictorian
Relevant Experience
2018-Present
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Clinical Sciences Research Laboratory
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Duties: performing DNA extractions on swabs of bat DNA, performing qPCR using E6 and 18S primers, cleaning and maintaining equipment and lab areas.
2018-Present
University Research Scholars Program Advisory Board and Mentor Program
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Board Duties: communicating with current and incoming classes to increase engagement, creating budgets for social events, planning social events for members and the board.
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Mentor Duties: communicating with mentees on a biweekly basis, helping mentees find research and transition to college.
2018-Present
University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute
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Duties: performing DNA extractions on soil and ant DNA, performing PCR and gel electrophoresis, cleaning and maintaining equipment and lab areas, creating and presenting materials on invasive species, creating and maintaining lab website and media channels.
2020-Present
Mental Health Support for Pre-Health Students (Co-Founder)
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President Duties: leading and organizing meetings for all club members, leading and organizing executive board meetings, delegating executive board tasks, corresponding with potential speakers and collaborators, communicating with club members on a biweekly basis.
Relevant Links
Skills
Time Management
Written and Verbal Communication
Organizational Skills
Work Ethic
Collaboration
Active Listening
Web Design (Self-Taught)
Micropipetting
Sterile Techniques
Awards
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First Place in Veterinary Science Division, HOSA (Future Health Professionals) International Leadership Conferences (2017 and 2018)
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UF Benacquisto Scholar and Scholarship Recipient (2018)
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UF Undergraduate Research Scholar (2018)
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UF Honors Program (2018)
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UF Dean's List (2018, 2019, 2020)
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UF President's Honor Roll (2020)
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UF Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) Research Award (2020)
Interests
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Reading
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Baking
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Traveling
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Watching Old Films
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Practicing Calligraphy
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Blogging at Prep For A Day