Kutenda Mvududu

Magna cum laude Biology graduate and certified EMT with a strong foundation in patient care and biomedical research. Currently works as a medical assistant at a podiatry clinic. Has over two years of biomedical research experience.

Medical Assistant - New England Family Foot Care Clinic

(2026-02)

• Support physicians by documenting patient medical histories, chief complaints, vital signs, and clinical notes.
• Maintain accurate patient charts and prepare examination rooms for clinical visits.
• Supervisors: Dr. Melissa Ricci and Dr. Jeffrey Pantano.

Research assistant at Behavioral Psychopharmacology lab - University of Massachusetts – Boston

(2023-09 - 2025-12)

• Prepared tissue samples through cryosectioning and performed immunohistochemical staining.
• Conducted animal handling, experimental setup, and data collection in support of laboratory research. Conducted cell counts via microscopy.
• Principal Investigator: Dr. S. Tiffany Donaldson

Internship – U54 Outreach Core program - UMass Boston and the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

• Worked with non-profit organization (Awake IntuMind) that provides therapy to women in under-represented backgrounds.
• Helped with patient recruitment and event planning.
• Supervisor: Edna Laurent-Tellus

Internship – U54 Research Education Core program - UMass Boston and the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center

(2023-05 - 2023-08)

• Trained on cryosectioning and immunohistochemistry staining.
• Principal Investigator: Dr. S. Tiffany Donaldson.

TUSM/UMass Boston Enrichment Program Participant - Tufts University School of Medicine and UMass Boston

(2025-01 - 2025-01)

• Three-week enrichment program focused on clinical medicine.
• Participated in seminars, team-based learning exercises, and multidisciplinary discussions of health challenges.
• Program Manager: Marlene Jreaswec

B.S. - Biology (Pre-Medical Track) - University of Massachusetts – Boston (2022 - 2025)