Each month we highlight one of our MSTP students. This month's highlight is:
Jules Jefferson
Area of Study: Respiratory Pathophysiology
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Academics
Research interests
I am interested in how environmental pollutants impact respiratory health and what interventions can improve patient outcomes.
Awards, honors, publications:
- OSU Graduate School Fellowship Award — University Fellowship
Long term goals/ aspirations
- I’d like to travel to all the National Parks.
Post MSTP Training dream job
- My dream job is to work as a physician scientist at children’s hospital and be involved in some manner with the institution’s associated MSTP.
Fun Facts
What you enjoy outside of school
Trying new sports (I watched every sport in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games), exploring public libraries in Columbus, watching true crime or trashy reality TV.
A superpower you have always wanted
Shape shift.Favorite book
On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi.Favorite quote
“Life’s a test, mistakes are lessons, but the gift of life is knowing that you have made a difference.” — Tupac Shakur
Can’t live without
My loved ones and donuts.
If you weren’t in MSTP, what would you be doing now?
I would be an interior designer, child life specialist, or soil ecologist.