Christina Savvides
About Christina Savvides
Christina Savvides is a Summer Intern in Biomedical Research at the National Institutes of Health and an MD/PhD student at the University of Washington. She has a background in molecular biology and computational biology, having previously worked at Case Western Reserve University and Stanford University.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Christina Savvides has been working as a Summer Intern in Biomedical Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2013. This role has allowed her to engage in various research projects within the biomedical field, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and public health initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Christina Savvides is currently pursuing an MD/PhD at the University of Washington, a program she joined in 2021. She previously earned a Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics from Stanford University School of Medicine, completing her studies in 2021. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Computational Biology from Stanford University, where she studied from 2015 to 2019.
Background in Research
Christina Savvides has extensive research experience in molecular biology. She completed a Molecular Biology Research Internship at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in the Department of Genetics from 2011 to 2012. She also worked at Stanford University School of Medicine in various capacities, including a Molecular Biology Research position at the Beckman Center for Molecular and Genetic Medicine and Howard Hughes Medical Institute from 2014 to 2015, and as a Student Research Assistant from 2016 to 2021.
Academic Achievements
Christina Savvides achieved a Classics Diploma from Phillips Exeter Academy, completing her studies there from 2011 to 2015. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both the sciences and humanities, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of biomedical research.