Samantha Parker, B.S. candidate

Written By JH

Research Intern

Northeastern University - Mass General Hospital

Samantha is a fourth-year student at Northeastern University, majoring in Biology with a minor in Health Psychology. With aspirations to attend medical school upon graduation, Samantha is focused on integrating her research experiences with direct patient care.

During her time as a co-op student at the Alzheimer's Clinical and Translational Research Unit, Samantha dove into researching neurodegenerative diseases and biomarkers related to cognitive decline in older adults. This experience fueled her interest in clinical research and deepened her understanding of health issues affecting aging populations.

Outside of academics, Samantha loves running, cooking, and baking.

JH