CBC Undergraduate, Ika Lin, Shares Internship Experience at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health

Ika Lin, CBC Undergraduate shares her internship experience at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.

"This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health through the 2024 Diversity Summer Internship Program (DSIP). Under the mentorship of Dr. Mary Fox in the Department of Health Policy and Management, I investigated Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) in Nepali migrant workers.

After eight weeks, I presented the findings from my umbrella review in oral and poster presentation sessions at JHSPH. As a Vivien Thomas Fellow, I also had the privilege of attending the Leadership Alliance National Symposium in Hartford, CT to present a poster highlighting my work.

Coming from a wet lab background in organic synthesis, I sought to expand my knowledge of public health research and careers. This summer affirmed my commitment to health equity research and greatly contributed to my understanding of environmental health and cumulative risk assessment.

Outside of the program, I enjoyed exploring the Baltimore live jazz scene, taking weekend trips around the East Coast, and spending time with my cohort. I am immensely grateful for the connections I’ve made with brilliant peers and inspiring faculty. A huge thank you to my CBC research and faculty mentors for recommending me for DSIP and making this experience possible."