Ombeni M. Idassi is a third-year medical student at Meharry Medical College with an anticipated graduation date of May 2023 for a medical degree. He has worked on clinical, basic, and translational research projects ranging from shigella toxin, glioblastoma, prostate cancer, and breast cancer to sickle cell disease. Currently, Mr. Idassi is interested in research involving kidney disease progression in individuals with sickle cell disease. He is a student member of the American Medical Association and American Medical Student Association.