I am originally from Plymouth, Massachusetts and found a community during my internship experience. I joined Blueprint Medicines as a Pharmacology Intern in 2019 as I worked toward a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Boston University. As a Pharmacology Intern, I learned key in-vivo skills while supporting pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) studies. Now, I am a Senior Research Associate in Biology, supporting our KIT franchise by overseeing the screening of compounds through in-vitro assays. Outside of work, I enjoy art and dancing.

My internship:
After learning about Blueprint through a university career portal, the internship program quickly became my top choice. It’s rare to find opportunities for undergraduates looking to gain in-industry pharmacology and in-vivo experience. I gained very valuable mentors who I look up to and have inspired me to continue in this field. My internship served as a great opportunity to meet other scientists who have already travelled down a similar career path or are still exploring the field.

My Blueprint Medicines:
Joining a structured internship program highlighted Blueprint’s dedication as a company to nurturing upcoming talent. Even after one week, it became clear that Blueprint’s culture fosters a collaboration-centered community and invests in the professional growth of its people.

My greatest achievement:
Gaining the confidence to execute in-vivo techniques independently. My mentors taught me that with enough patience and careful guidance, you can truly master any skill.

My advice:
You won’t know an outcome unless you try. It’s easy to doubt yourself during an internship application process or be intimidated by a new experience. The best thing you can do for yourself is take on these challenges. As an intern, I always hesitated to introduce myself or even ask others for help. Coming out of my internship experience, I learned that there’s no better way to achieve your goals than stepping outside of your comfort zone and forging your own path.

I am from Maryland and attended the University of Maryland to receive my Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Finance and my Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.). I joined Blueprint Medicines as a two-year Global Medical Affairs post-doctorate fellow. Now, I work at Blueprint as Senior Manager of Scientific Communications, creating research-based scientific content, strategy and messaging around Blueprint’s approved products and precision therapy pipeline for our medical science liaisons. Outside of work, I enjoy volunteering in the community, playing chess and partaking in sports such as rock climbing, swimming and kickboxing.

My fellowship:
The leadership, networking and professional development opportunities that the Blueprint post-doctorate fellowship provides are unparalleled. Not only has this experience provided me deep expertise in oncology and rare diseases, but it has also offered me the unique experience to work alongside some of the most brilliant industry leaders and form meaningful partnerships with them. It has been supremely rewarding and humbling to be part of Blueprint’s team as we take an “all hands on deck” approach to ensure we can successfully bring precision therapies to market for patients in need.

My Blueprint Medicines:
As a smaller company, Blueprint Medicines gave me the opportunity to lead projects, grow professionally and be part of team efforts. I pursued a full-time role with Blueprint because I value the projects I worked on during my fellowship, and I can continue projects that grow my leadership and research skills. I’ve enjoyed working alongside many like-minded individuals who are passionate, driven and working with a sense of urgency. The Blue Crew inspires me and keeps me motivated to succeed at Blueprint.

My greatest achievement:
I worked as a fellow on the Medical Affairs team during U.S. and EU product launches. During this time, I helped train our Medical and Commercial field teams on the disease state, built medical information content for U.S. and EU healthcare professionals, and supported our presence at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) and American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) annual meetings, our first key congresses post-approvals.

My advice:
Be patient, have clear goals and talk to as many people as possible. Setting tangible goals and interacting with others will give you a better understanding of your desired career path and help you build your network.