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REU Student

Nina Dorfner
Nina Dorfner
School/Affiliation Duquesne University
Major Biomedical Engineering
Expected Graduation Date Spring 2021
Post-Graduate Plans Work in industry for a few years to narrow my interests in furthering my education
Biosketch At Duquesne, Nina is involved in cardiovascular fluid dynamics research and also participates in Engineering Design Competitions where her team won Best in Theme at the 2019 NASA RASC-AL Forum. She is passionate about pursuing neuroscience research because of her personal struggles with chronic migraines. She is currently exploring a variety of options to eventually further her education, including medical school and many PhD programs.