Ellen Costello
- ecostel2@nd.edu
Major: Biological Sciences (Concentration in Infectious Disease and Global Health)
Minor: Compassionate Care in Medicine
Mentor: Dr. Jason Rohr
Project title: The Synergistic Effects of Fertilizer and Herbicide on Snail Population Dynamics Driving Schistosomiasis Transmission
Career Plans: Medical School
Summer experiences: Rome Summer Study Abroad (2023), Georgetown University Lombardi Cancer Center Summer Internship (2024)
Biography
Major(s)/Minor(s): Biological Sciences / Compassionate Care in Medicine
Research: Rohr Lab
Post-graduation plans: Medical School
Favorite Biology/ES course: Classical and Molecular Genetics with Dr. Hyde
Extracurriculars: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Volunteer at Beacon Children’s Hospital, UPLIFT Mentor, Senior Class Council
Advice for First-Year Biology/ES majors: Reach out when you have questions! Everyone wants to help and you will probably make a new friend!
Fun/interesting fact about yourself: I have one less tooth than normal on my bottom jaw!
Favorite part about Notre Dame: All of the amazing people I have met!