Bryan Benitez
- Scott Scholar | Class of 2027
- Neuroscience | Molecular and Biomedical Biology
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At Nebraska Medicine, Bryan prepares cadavers for medical students and residents to practice with prior to starting surgical rotations and/or residency. This past summer, he participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) through UNMC, working in Dr. Ronning’s lab. Together, they worked to identify and characterize key proteins involved in the chemical pathways of infectious diseases, particularly tuberculosis. In his previous research position, Bryan identified barriers to cancer screening among the Hispanic population in Omaha. Through collaboration with community partners like OneWorld, this research focused on improving screening access for cancers such as breast, colon, and esophageal. Previously, Bryan also served as a team lead in the Design Studio internship, where he and his team partnered with UNeTech to develop a pink noise app that helps older adults improve gait alignment. At UNO, Bryan is involved in student government, Latinos in STEM, ALAS, and the Pre-Health Professionals Club. He plans to pursue an MD/PhD with a focus on surgical medical care and public health/policy in marginalized communities within Omaha and developing countries.
Additional Information
At Nebraska Medicine, Bryan prepares cadavers for medical students and residents to practice with prior to starting surgical rotations and/or residency. This past summer, he participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) through UNMC, working in Dr. Ronning’s lab. Together, they worked to identify and characterize key proteins involved in the chemical pathways of infectious diseases, particularly tuberculosis. In his previous research position, Bryan identified barriers to cancer screening among the Hispanic population in Omaha. Through collaboration with community partners like OneWorld, this research focused on improving screening access for cancers such as breast, colon, and esophageal. Previously, Bryan also served as a team lead in the Design Studio internship, where he and his team partnered with UNeTech to develop a pink noise app that helps older adults improve gait alignment. At UNO, Bryan is involved in student government, Latinos in STEM, ALAS, and the Pre-Health Professionals Club. He plans to pursue an MD/PhD with a focus on surgical medical care and public health/policy in marginalized communities within Omaha and developing countries.