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Angelle Brown is a biology major, chemistry minor with a concentration in maternal and child health, from New Orleans, Louisiana. Following her undergraduate career, Angelle hopes to go on to medical school to earn her M.D/Ph.D. She wants to become a physician-scientist in pediatrics as she has a passion for working with children. While Angelle has many interests in research, she is particularly interested in studying neurological disorders like autism, as well as cancer research. Angelle grew up with an older sister who is severely learning disabled and on the autistic spectrum. This experience for her has further stimulated her curiosity, allowing her to question how genetics work and impact our lives. Angelle chose to study Biology at Howard University because she recognized that Howard cultivates notable leaders who go on to do great things in their communities. She also wants to join the effort in increasing African American female representation in the medical field, as they make up less than 3% of U.S doctors. Regardless of the type of doctor she wants to be, Angelle wants to help others, especially those who are underserved or overlooked. She hopes to ultimately be a leader and make a difference for her patients and her community.