Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Summer Abdoh has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Summer began their career as a Student and Administrative Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they worked from 2006 to 2011. During this time, they also served as a Graduate Assistant at DePaul University from 2016 to 2017.
In 2011, Summer had various internships, including being a Digital Media Intern at Discovery Communications, a Sourcewatch Intern and Reporter at the Center for Media and Democracy, and a Contractor at the US Postal Inspection Service.
From 2012 to 2013, they worked as an Evaluation Coordinator and English Corps Member at Chicago Vocational Career Academy through City Year.
Following these experiences, Summer became a Communications Manager at Be Strong Families from 2013 to 2017. Summer then joined Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, where they served as an Orise Fellow from 2017 to 2020 and is currently working as a Team Lead and Strategic Communications Director starting from 2020.
Overall, Summer Abdoh has contributed their skills and expertise in roles related to communication, research, evaluation, and administration across various organizations.
Summer Abdoh received their High School Degree in General Studies from Nicholas Senn High School in 2006. From 2006 to 2011, they attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where they pursued a degree in Journalism and Political Science, with a focus on Digital Media, Arabic, and Politics. In 2008, they also participated in a non-degree program at The American University in Cairo, studying Political Science and Journalism. In 2015, Summer enrolled at DePaul University and completed a Master's Degree in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia in 2017.
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Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
WRAIR provides unique research capabilities and innovative medical solutions to a range of Force Health Protection and Readiness challenges currently facing U.S. Service Members, along with threats anticipated during future operations. Through both times of peace and war, infectious diseases have killed, sickened, and disabled far more Service Members than bombs and bullets. WRAIR has created a model of vaccine and therapeutic development that is unique, nimble, and responsive to dynamically evolving infectious disease threats of military importance. WRAIR, with its unparalleled expertise, facilities, and international network, has developed many vaccines and drugs in use today by military and civilian medicine around the globe. In addition to protecting against infectious disease threats, WRAIR conducts basic and applied research that promotes psychological resilience, enhances neurological functioning, and improves operational readiness among U.S. Service Members. By using a continuum of research from basic science to applied field studies, WRAIR creates innovative solutions to enhance Service Members’ resilience and recovery. Research in military psychiatry and neuroscience has been an integral part of WRAIR's portfolio for more than 70 years. WRAIR researchers are recognized leaders in operational medical research for the military in a number of fields, including brain trauma, blast exposure, deployment stressors, and sleep management.