UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #167

First Name: Haima 
Last Name: Humeda
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Haima Humeda
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Pensacola, FL
FSU email : hh21d@fsu.edu
Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP: No
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Major(s): Biological Sciences 
Minor(s): Chemistry, Psychology 
Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring 2025 
What is your current research focus?:
I currently assist in investigating Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy in athletes. Our lab is mainly involved in testing the efficacy of FDA-approved drugs for preventing cardiomyopathy in genetically modified mice. I am mainly involved in performing ECGs on the mice, feeding and taking care of them, and performing euthanizing procedures.

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
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Answer one of the following two questions about being a UROP Leader or your UROP background. : How has UROP impacted your time at FSU?
Please answer the question you selected above in the area provided.:
It can feel daunting to begin your research journey, especially as a first-year student at a new school. However, UROP served as my stepping stone into the research world. It introduced me to many great research projects and gave me the confidence to pursue them. Furthermore, it provided me with the opportunity to meet my two mentors, who were always willing to give me advice about what classes to take, extracurriculars to get involved in, or research-related involvements to pursue. 

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
I love cooking, going to the beach, playing Spike Ball, and spending time outside. 

Headshot: https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_leaders_information/13666/IMG_1070%205.JPG
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2025Year2025: 2024
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2024-2025