September 12, 2018

Alumna Uses Study Abroad Experiences to Pursue a Career in Medicine

Natalie Eastwood

Kelly Budge ’18 was featured in ASBMB Today for creating a chapter of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) at Goucher as well as for her research accomplishments and endeavors to become a doctor.

  • 2018 CREST team (Connecting Researchers, Educators and Students) with their model and poster (L to R: Brandon Creed ’18, Shannara Bauer ’18, Kelly Budge ’18, Edna Ferreira ’18, Olivia Dickert ’18). The CREST team created 3D-printed models of proteins central to a current cutting-edge area of biochemical research.

Kelly Budge ’18 left as much a mark on Goucher as her college experiences have left on her.

Before leaving Goucher, her study abroad experience at a clinic in a remote town in Kenya inspired her to improve maternal and newborn health. The biochemistry and molecular biology major is enrolled in a master’s program at the University of Liverpool. Budge plans to attend medical school where she hopes to study obstetric care, which focuses on pregnancy and childbirth.

While at Goucher, Budge founded a chapter of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) and was inducted into the ASBMB honor society this summer. She served as president for a year, and helped create and present 3-D models of proteins at the ASBMB national conference in San Diego.

Budge was featured in ASBMB Today. Read the story here.