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Devante Kerr is a biology (pre-med) student double minoring in chemistry and psychology, from Jamaica, Queens, New York. Kerr’s career interest is to pursue an MD-Ph.D. in neuroscience and become a neuroscientist, doing research in neurological disorders. He chose to attend Howard because he wanted a place to become more familiar with his Black culture. He’s chosen a career in STEM because some of his family members have been affected by neurological disorders and diseases and is inspired by the story of Ben Carson and his path to becoming a world renowned neurosurgeon. He is motivated to continue working to raise the bar in order to help those afflicted by neurological disorders. Since beginning his studies at Howard, Kerr has been involved in research at the Interdisciplinary Research Building, HU Research Week, and MYTH, a mental health organization. He says his biggest goal is to cure diseases such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s and give back to youth growing up in underprivileged communities.