Adrián Medina, Ed.M., Pmp
About Adrián Medina, Ed.M., Pmp
Adrián Medina, Ed.M., PMP, is a Practicum Intern at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and a Senior Clinical Research Assistant at McLean Hospital, both roles he has held since 2023. He has a strong academic background in cognitive neuroscience and public health, with aspirations to pursue an MD-PhD program focusing on developmental cognitive neuroscience and psychiatric epidemiology.
Work at Broad Institute
Adrián Medina has been serving as a Practicum Intern at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2023. In this role, he engages in various research activities that contribute to the institute's mission of advancing biomedical research. His internship is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he collaborates with a team focused on innovative scientific projects.
Current Positions at McLean Hospital
Since 2023, Adrián Medina has held the position of Senior Clinical Research Assistant at McLean Hospital. In this capacity, he is involved in clinical research initiatives that aim to enhance understanding of mental health disorders. Previously, he worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the same institution for three months in 2023, contributing to research projects focused on clinical outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Adrián Medina earned a Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Human Development from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2023. He is also pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, focusing on Health & Social Behavior. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cognitive/Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, completed in 2021.
Research Interests and Aspirations
Adrián Medina's research interests center on the impact of trauma exposure on neurodevelopmental outcomes and psychopathology symptoms. He aspires to enroll in an MD-PhD program with a focus on developmental cognitive neuroscience and psychiatric epidemiology. His goal is to assess the prevalence of trauma exposure and mental health diagnoses among oppressed communities.
Professional Achievements
Adrián Medina has received several awards for his contributions to diversity and inclusion, including the Excellence in Promoting Diversity & Inclusion Award, the Damen Award, and the Community & Solidarity Award. He is fluent in English and Spanish and has limited proficiency in German and Arabic, enhancing his ability to engage with diverse populations in his research.