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Kira McHugh
Undergraduate Researcher, Howard University
Location: Washington, VA United States
Joined: Jun 14th, 2026

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I build systems and design strategic frameworks by bridging STEM, policy, healthcare, and business to drive meaningful impact. I apply cross-disciplinary insight to anticipate constraints, identify leverage points, and translate scientific findings into scalable solutions.

Education (request update)

Howard University class of 2027

Undergrad Major: Biology

Experience

I currently work with Howard University as Undergraduate Researcher
I have 4 years of experience working in the Research & Development industry.

Field Application Scientist Intern | FujiFilm Biosciences
From May 2025 to August 2026 • 1 year(s)
Applied scientific and business analysis skills to support biotechnology product evaluations, improve data governance systems, and assess workforce development in cell and gene therapy industry.

Human Rights Field Researcher | Minority Rights Advocates
From April 2026 to May 2026 • 0 year(s)
Served as a Human Rights Field Researcher on an international mission in the Dominican Republic supporting evidence-gathering efforts for a case in the International Criminal Court concerning alleged human rights violations involving Central Romana Corporation and the treatment of ethnic Haitian workers.

Medical Assistant/Shift Lead/Clinical Trainer | Inova Go-Health Urgent Care
From December 2022 to September 2025 • 3 year(s)
Served as a Shift Lead Medical Assistant in a high-volume urgent care network, leading staff training, workflow optimization, quality improvement initiatives, and workforce development programs to enhance clinical operations and patient care delivery.

NCAS Research Intern | NASA Langley Research Center
From January 2025 to April 2025 • 0 year(s)
Analyzed emerging aerospace, biomedical, and resource-utilization technologies through NASA mission-based research projects, exploring their implications for human performance, technological innovation, and the future of space exploration.

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