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Michael Vouffo
Public Health Intern, Community Family Life Center
Location: Houston, TX United States
Joined: Sep 1st, 2025

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Michael W. Vouffo is an aspiring healthcare professional dedicated to addressing health disparities in marginalized communities through research and leadership. Pursuing a B.S. in Mathematics and Chemistry at Texas Southern University (expected May 2026), Michael combines academic excellence with impactful internships, including cancer research at MD Anderson Cancer Center and clinical training at Baylor College of Medicine. His research on radiation oncology has been recognized publicly. Fluent in English and French, Michael actively contributes to student leadership roles, including the Thomas F. Freeman Honors College and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

To become a Medical Doctor and Public Health Educator

Website:

http://linkedin.com/in/michael-vouffo-710b12246

Education (request update)

Texas Southern University class of 2026

Undergrad Major: Chemistry

Campus Organization:

Alpha Phi Alpha

Claim To Fame:

I am the current President of Campus PALS at Texas Southern University which mainly focuses on the mentorship of the freshmen and our claim to fame as an organization of New Student Week also known as Freshmen Week and this year I successfully planned, organized, and executed the 2025 New Student Week under the theme of Love Island that we entitled Tiger Island

Most Memorable Moment:

My most memorable moment would have to be my probate, revealing myself to becoming a member of Alpha Phi Alpha was such a memorable moment that I still look back fondly to this day.

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Experience

I currently work with Community Family Life Center as Public Health Intern
I have 3 years of experience working in the industry.

CDC John R. Lewis Scholar | The Center for Disease Control and Prevention
From May 2025 to August 2025 • 0 year(s)
Through field placements, skill building workshops and mentorship, Michigan FPHLP provides opportunities for growth, learning and awareness in the field of public health. By connecting opportunities for undergraduates to join the public health workforce and grow the number of people working to reduce health inequities. ● Understanding the different fields of Public Health such as. Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Nutrition, etc. ● Conduct 2 research project with the school of public health focusing on the Housing Crisis of Washtenaw County & field placement project with the Community Family Life Center looking to create impactful events for parents of Ypsilanti, MI

Radiation Oncology & Cancer Prevention Intern | MD Anderson Cancer Center/UT Health Houston
From May 2024 to August 2024 • 0 year(s)
A summer spent working with UT Health-Houston and MD Anderson doing Public Health Research comprehensive training in cancer prevention research, focusing on innovative research methods, collaborate within transdisciplinary teams, and address cancer disparities, all while contributing to the advancement of cancer prevention. ● Conducted Radiation Oncology research on Head and Neck Cancer patients specifically Osteoradionecrosis ● Research poster became published on ResearchGate under the Fuller Lab, and mentored under an MD-Ph.D. ● Presented Poster at several conferences and earned research awards for the project.

RISE Research Intern | Texas Southern University College of Science, Engineering, & Technology
From May 2022 to August 2022 • 0 year(s)
A summer internship spent assisting the chemicals technology group as well as helping in the continuing efforts of different programmatic needs ● The research project was performed with College of Science, Engineering, & Technology that evaluated the current air quality of Houston and determined what areas of Houston are most in danger of air pollutants. ● This project has been presented at several national conferences focused on chemistry and environmental health with organizations such as the American Chemistry Society, National Association of African American Honors Programs, etc. ● Utilized public air systems such as the Air Quality Index and the National Scale Air Toxic Assessment both ran by government agencies

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