Janice Duran
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Where were you born?
Bronx, NY
What school did you attend?
I graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park for my Bachelors in Public Health Science in 2016. Currently, I am pursing my Masters at University of Maryland University College for Healthcare Administration and anticipate to graduate this fall.
What gained you interest in the NIH?
I’ve always wanted to work at the NIH since pursing my undergrad degree in 2015. I love serving the public health especially through an agency that catalyzes biomedical research. The hard work, dedication, and mission is something that I strive for every day at work.
What kind of work do you do at the NIH?
I am currently in the Pathways Program (Student Intern) and have been for 3 years now. Throughout my time I have worked as a Human Resource Assistant in OHR, and Admin Tech in the Clinical Center and am now working towards converting out to an Administrative Officer for the National Institute on Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). I work with reviewing travel, personnel packages, fellows, and special projects for Intramural Research.