Education: Marriotts Ridge High School (Marriottsville, MD) graduated 2021, B.S. in Health and Exercise Science, Roanoke College (Salem, VA) expected graduation 2025 

Joined the Nas Lab: Summer 2024 

Hobbies: Cycling, spending time outside, puzzles, and Legos (especially Star Wars Legos)

List of Awards and Accomplishments: Captain of the Roanoke College cycling team, President’s List Spring 2022-Fall 2023, Vice President of Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity

Career Aspiration: I am passionate about providing medical care to patients in rural environments because of the impact that exceptional healthcare can have on individuals and communities. I plan to do this by working as a PA. In preparation for PA school, I intend to gain healthcare experience working as an EMT. Working in the Nas Lab has allowed me to gain experience with the chemical processes used to make the pharmaceutical drugs prescribed by those in the medical field.

Contact Info: bpcerkovnik(at)mail.roanoke.edu