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Mark Brahier is a University Innovation Fellow from the University of Notre Dame. Born and raised in Perrysburg, OH, Mark is currently a junior at the University of Notre Dame, where he studies studying Biology, Economics, and International Development Studies. At Notre Dame, Mark is a student EMT-B at the ND Fire Department, a member of the Biological Sciences Senior Leadership Committee, an organic chemistry tutor, and a researcher in the field of ''Drosophila'' lamellocyte immune response. He also researched cystic fibrosis pathways with a professor from Case Western Reserve University.
Through the Senior Leadership Committee, Mark has led initiatives to increase the effective use of multimedia in the classroom, creating instructional video series for Intro Biology Lab techniques and Genetics problem solving. He has assisted in the development of a self-sustaining Student-Faculty networking program for the College of Science. Recognizing the need for interdisciplinary education and a background in basic business concepts, Mark has worked to foster a relationship between the College of Science and Mendoza College of Business through the creation of a Science-Business Minor option for science students.