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Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons
Roland Scott, B.A., is a third-year medical student at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons with an interest in pursuing a career in academic neurosurgery. Roland’s interest in neuroscience began during his undergraduate studies at Pomona College in Claremont, California. While there, he pursued multiple research interests, which ultimately led to an experimental senior thesis. After a summer internship at Harvard Medical School, he began working with a Pomona College professor to develop a novel model for a rare neurologic disorder–succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH) deficiency–using C. elegans, culminating in him earning the Pomona College Senior Prize in Neuroscience.
After college, Roland worked as a mountain guide and medical assistant before moving to New York City for medical school. Upon arriving at Columbia VP&S, he began working with Dr. Andrew Chan on spinal surgery research, focusing on patient-reported outcomes following lumbar spondylolisthesis and cervical spondylotic myelopathy. He also works with Dr. Brian Gill investigating the brain-tumor interface and peritumoral microenvironment, with a particular focus on treatments for tumor-associated seizures. Roland is preparing to begin a dedicated research year between his third and fourth years of medical school. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, spending time with friends, and exploring New York City.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose