Anne Howard

Anne is a University Scholars alumna from New Ulm, Minnesota, who concentrated in Biochemistry, Healthcare Leadership, Piano, and Business Administration and graduated last spring. During her first year at Baylor, she lived in Texana Hall and has since set her plans to attend medical school. On campus, some of Anne’s involvements included the Pre-Health Leadership TA Council, the Baylor Bridge Pre-Health Leadership Council, and Alpha Epsilon Delta.

Her favorite reading list book was Augustine’s Confessions. For her thesis, she completed a systematic review on AI integration into cardiotoxicity screening for cancer patients receiving immunotherapy, working alongside faculty mentors Dr. Nikolaidis, Dr. Lisa Go, Dr. Blake Burleson, and Dr. Richard Sanker.

Anne oversaw the coordination of events and programs for Baylor’s 12 pre-health leadership organizations, including PHP courses and pre-health programming, gaining experience in mentorship, event planning, and fostering collaboration between student groups.

She volunteered with a women’s health initiative in rural Kenya, helping provide reproductive health education and assisting with patient intake alongside local translators, an experience that shaped her perspective on cross-cultural healthcare and service. She co-authored a systematic review on immunotherapy-related cardiotoxicity and presented it at conferences such as TxSCO, ASCO, and APSA, which introduced her to academic publishing and demonstrated how undergraduate research can make a direct contribution to medical science.

To the new students, Anne shares this advice: “Don’t be afraid to explore opportunities outside of your original plan — some of the most meaningful experiences come from saying yes to unexpected chances, whether that’s a research project, service trip, or a new leadership role. Lean into mentorship, ask questions often, and remember that building relationships is more meaningful than building a résumé.”