Nora C.

Lakes
lakesnc@mail.uc.edu | (513) 338-3313
8126 Pineterrace Drive | Cincinnati, OH 45255

Education

University of Cincinnati Class of 2019

GPA: 3.67/4.00
College of Medicine
B.S. Medical Sciences, Mathematics Minor

Summit Country Day School Class of 2015

GPA: 4.05/4.00
High School Diploma with Honors

Relevant Coursework

Biology I & II | General Chemistry I & II | Organic Chemistry I & II | Physics I & II | Calculus I & II |
Biomedical Sciences Lab Techniques | Clinical Embryology | Fundamentals of Molecular Genetics |
Principles of Biochemistry | Medical Microbiology | Intermediate Composition | Ethics in Healthcare

Research Experience

Cincinnati Childrens Hospital | Student Researcher Dec 2015-Present

Division of Immunobiology
Mentors: Dr. Michael Jordan and Dr. Vandana Chaturvedi
Currently lead a project which uses murine models to better understand the mechanism of
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis and identify novel treatment combinations which may
translate to improved clinical treatments
2016 & 2017 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
2015 Honors Research and Mentoring Program

Publications
McNally JP, Millen SH, Chaturvedi V, Lakes N, Terrell CE, Elfers EE, Carroll KR, Hogan SP,
Andreassen PR, Kanter J, Allen CE, Henry MM, Greenberg JN, Ladisch S, Hermiston ML, Joyce M,
Hildeman DA, Katz JD, Jordan MB. Manipulating DNA Damage-Response Signaling for the
Treatment of Immune-Mediated Diseases. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the
United States of America, vol. 114, no. 24, 13 June 2017, pp. 47824791.,
doi:10.1073/pnas.1703683114.

Jordan M, Chaturvedi V, Lakes N, Srivastava R, Hensley A. A Re-Examination of Murine HLH:

Kinetics, Comparative Therapy, and Novel Combinations [abstract]. In: 33rd Annual Meeting of the
Histiocyte Society; 2017 Oct 3-4; Singapore. Pediatric Blood and Cancer: American Society of Pediatric
Hematology/Oncology; 2017

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Presentations
Lakes N, Chaturvedi V, Srivastava R, Dhenni R, Jordan M. "Optimizing Interferon Blockade for the
Treatment of HLH." Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Capstone Symposium. Cincinnati
Childrens Hospital. Cincinnati, Ohio. 4 Aug 2016. Poster presentation.

Lakes N, Chaturvedi V, Keiser P, Hensley A, Jordan M. "Defining HLH Kinetics for Novel Therapeutic
Interventions." Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Capstone Symposium. Cincinnati
Childrens Hospital. Cincinnati, Ohio. 3 Aug 2017. Poster presentation.

Extracurricular Involvement

UC A Kid Again | President and Co-founder Jan 2016-Present

Work closely with the non-profit A Kid Again to provide fun adventures for children with
life-threatening illnesses and their families
Serve as the primary liaison between the club executive board and non-profit leadership
Plan and execute fundraisers and service events to benefit A Kid Again families
Crossroad Health Center | Volunteer Intern May 2017-Present
Assist patients at the federally-qualified free health center by scheduling referral
appointments, arranging transportation, and helping obtain insurance
Develop a first-hand understanding of the impact poverty has on healthcare
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital | Surgery Shadowing Intern Aug 2017-Present
Shadow Dr. Richard Falcone, Director of Trauma Services
Observe surgeries, pre- and post-operative rounds, trauma response simulations, rounds in
the intensive care unit, and morbidity and mortality conferences
UC Learning Assistance Center | Supplemental Instruction Leader Aug 2016-Present
Plan and lead weekly review sessions for students studying Applied Calculus II
Tutor students one-on-one to provide additional support in mastering difficult math topics
UC College of Medicine Undergraduate Tribunal | Treasurer Apr 2017-Present
Secure funding for events and renovations which benefit Medical Sciences students
Lead initiatives such as installing a kitchen in the Medical Sciences lounge, designing a pre-
professional interview workshop, and expanding program outreach through social media
UC Research and Creative Opportunities Network | Peer Mentor Sep 2016-Present
Mentor two students per semester as they identify their personal research interests and seek
an introductory research experience
University Honors Program | Student Ambassador Mar 2016-Present
Serve as a student representative on the Honors Council and Seminar Review Committee
Facilitate presentations to peers about learning portfolio development, experience-based
learning, and methods of reflection
Lead honors orientation sessions over the summer
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital | Clinical Lab Processor Jul 2015-Apr 2016
Prepared patient specimens (blood, tissues, urine) to have tests performed on them within the
Clinical Lab

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Honors and Awards

University Honors Program 2015-2019

Comprises the top 7% of UC undergraduates
Offers interdisciplinary seminars and experience-based learning
Cincinnatus Scholar 2015-2019
Partial-tuition scholarship awarded for high academic achievement
Honorable Mention, 2017 SURF Poster Competition 2017
Awarded to the top 10% of posters presented at the Capstone Poster Symposium