Student Develops Passion for Cancer Research in Hampshire College Labs
Recent grad Edwin Sedodo 21S conducted cancer research for his Div III, both to play a role in changing the world for the better and to honor his late grandmother who died from the disease.
At Hampshire College, every student completes a "Div III," a yearlong, advanced study project, similar to a master’s thesis. For his Div III, Edwin Sedodo 21S conducted cancer research. He utilized Hampshire’s excellent laboratory facilities, was mentored by number of committed Hampshire faculty members, and took pre-med classes in the Five College Consortium.
The skill and dedication to cancer research that Edwin gained at Hampshire launched him directly into a job as a research assistant at UPenn's Drapkin Laboratory, where he continues his work comprehending the genetic, molecular and physiological factors that drive the development of cancer.
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