Miriam Al-Saedy

Proudest Moment: Working with my mentors and Principal Investigator on a scientific project and gaining hands on skills and experiences in biochemical research.

Thesis: Insights into the N-Terminal Region IXI Motif Binding Interactions of HSPB5

My experiences as a biochemistry major and in teaching Chem 142 students in quiz sections as part of STEM-Dawgs led me to appreciate the fact that knowledge must be shared and taught well to promote understanding. As president and founder of PreMedsUnited at UW, I built a community of pre-health students that support and motivate one for success. As a future physician, I aspire to continue my teaching and mentoring pursuits in medical school and beyond.

Some words of wisdom: Stay steadfast in your dreams and you will achieve them. Don’t perceive setbacks as failures, rather they are a part of your journey. You can’t have success without failure. Be sure to make the most out of your education, whether that is participating in extracurricular activities, tutoring students, or getting to know your professors during office hours. After all, getting an education is more than just reading books and taking exams, it is getting to know your colleagues and future co-workers to become the next generation of leaders and changemakers in your communities and for the world.

My interests include studying the Arabic language and cooking and baking a lot of different Middle Eastern food. I also love to travel, and a place I’ll never forget is visiting the ancient city of Babylon in Iraq during the Summer of 2019 (and yes, it was excruciatingly hot!).