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As an undergraduate researcher in Dr Denton's Immunobiology Lab at UNO, Ellie assists in experiments with natural killer cells to analyze their surface receptors, while maintaining rigorous safety and sanitary protocols and collaborating with laboratory members on data analysis. This past summer, she participated in UNMC's Summer Undergraduate Research Program at the Child Health Research Institute, working under the guidance of Dr. Thomas and Dr. Hopp on the Children's Nebraska pulmonary and allergy team. At UNO, Ellie is actively involved in the Pre-Health Professionals Club. After graduation, Ellie is interested in exploring an MD/PhD path that will allow her to become a pediatrician or family doctor while conducting meaningful research.