Meaghan Kiernan

Compassionate professional in health care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient diagnosis, treatment planning, and disease management. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional patient care and team collaboration.

• Kids' Club Coordinator, 02/2019, 02/2020, Eliza Shirley House: Coordinate creative and educational activities for children while their mothers were being seen at student-run clinic or provided therapist.
• DUCOM Beating Hearts, 08/2018, 05/2020, Member, Teach middle school students hands-only CPR as well as cardiovascular anatomy and heart health.
• Mothers and Baby Dragons, 08/2018, 05/2020, Act as support system for expecting mother. Provide information, resources, and good questions to ask during her appointments.
• Student Interviewer, 08/2018, 05/2020, Drexel University College of Medicine, Interview prospective MD applicants. Provide a tour of the school while answering any questions or inquiries.
• HOP Clinic Volunteer, 08/2018, 05/2020, Drexel University College of Medicine, Assist in treatment of patients at student run clinics. Acquire medical history, vitals, and chief complaint.

• Tumor-infiltrating mast cells are associated with resistance to anti-PD1 therapy, Nature Communications 2021, The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA
• Tumor-infiltrating mast cells are associated with resistance to anti-PD1 therapy, Poster presentation at Noreen O'Neill Melanoma Research Symposium, 06/2017, 06/2018, The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA
• High axonal regeneration through peripheral nerve grafts spanning complete T9/T10 transections in rats enhances hindlimb function and motor cortical output, Poster Presentation at Drexel Discovery Day 2019, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA

• Quality Improvement Project, Crozer Chester Medical Center, 2024-2025: Coordinated the complete re-structuring of a simulation program for the OBGYN department, Obtained new laparoscopic surgical training equipment, Hysteroscopic Simulator, and SonoSim Ultrasound simulator; Created a safety protocol for use of equipment as well as coordinated efficient re-stocking of any highly used items
• Student Clinical Research Volunteer, 05/2021, Present, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, Develop database for women who have been diagnosed with cancer while pregnant and are currently undergoing or have undergone chemo and/or radiation. Fundraise through multiple media outlets in order to raise awareness and fund further projects.
• Research Assistant, 05/2017, 08/2018, The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA, Utilized robot-assisted rehabilitation coupled with BDNF viral treatment, peripheral nerve graft, and CaRheb injection in order to promote recovery from complete spinal cord transection in rats. Presented work at Drexel Discovery Day 2019. Helped to develop a humanized mouse model for melanoma.
• Drexel Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship (MSSRF), 06/2019, 08/2019, Drexel University College of Medicine, Presented work progress bi-monthly to lab members as well as annually at the Noreen O'Neill Melanoma Research Symposium.

• Recipient of the John Burke Memorial Award June 2024: Awarded to a medical resident who goes above and beyond clinical duties to ensure a compassionate and collegiate working environment for patients and co-workers