Cameron Kohji Ormiston is a third year undergraduate student at UC San Diego majoring in Global Health with a 3.91 GPA. He has received several academic honors and awards including the Julia Brown Research Scholarship. His experience includes clinical research, global health advocacy, and photography. He has volunteered extensively on research studies, community outreach projects, and as a mentor. He has authored or co-authored multiple publications and his photography has received regional and national recognition.

1. Cameron Kohji Ormiston
(650) 996-5172
cormisto@ucsd.edu
Website: www.cameronormiston.com
Strong experience and interest in clinical research, photography, global health advocacy, and medicine.
EDUCATION
University of California, San Diego San Diego, CA
Third Year, Eleanor Roosevelt College 2017-2021
• Academic GPA: 3.91, Phi Beta Kappa
• Majoring in Global Health, Bachelor of Science
AWARDS & HONORS
Julia Brown Research Scholarship for Health and Medical Professions 2020
• Awarded $5,000 to pursue research on the effects of epicatechin on statins for mitochondrial dysfunction and impaired
exercise capacity.
Academic Provost Honors Fall 2017 – Present
• Awarded to students who completed at least 12 graded units and received a minimum grade point average of 3.5
Eleanor Roosevelt Honors Program Fall 2017 – Present
• Awarded based upon high school achievement and maintaining a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
• Members are given unique access to seminars, networking events, and undergraduate research programs
Making of the Modern World (MMW) Writing Showcase 2020
• Top <5% (out of over 4,000) of research papers written for MMW
• Selected for excellent scholarship on an important and intriguing topic, presenting clear and engaging writing
33rd
Annual Undergraduate Research Conference 2020
• Nominated to present on Ivabradine’s effects on postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (see Publications)
CO-CURRICULARS AND SERVICE
Volunteer Clinical Research Assistant La Jolla, CA
Taub Lab, Altman Clinical & Translational Research Institute, UCSD January 2019 – Present
• First authored a chapter for Springer-Nature’s Contemporary Cardiology (see Publications)
• Prepare and conduct clinical study visits, data entry, data analysis, and study prep
• More than tripled our enrollment numbers for all active studies
• Interface and recruit patients for nationally recognized and funded studies
• Create professionally designed patient handouts and recruitment materials for new studies
Intern for Marketing and Fundraising, Covid-19 Relief Leader, and Events Committee Member Bay Area, CA
Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen September 2014 – Present
• Led a research project on poverty and homelessness to improve our service to the local population
• Lead the coronavirus relief effort, creating meal and hygiene kits for San Jose’s displaced community
• Volunteer at and oversee the Loaves and Fishes soup kitchens
• Led the Giving Tuesday campaign–fundraised over $6,000 in December 2017
• Organized the Feed the Need 5K/10K Run–raised over $57,000 between February and May 2017
Conversation Leader La Jolla, CA
English-in-Action Program, UCSD September 2017 – Present
• Partner with UCSD international or exchange students
• Help students develop skills in conversational English and acclimate to the new college environment
• Develop campus-wide cultural and global appreciation and awareness through cross-cultural events and programs
Volunteer, I.M.P.A.C.T. Team Member San Diego, CA
Reality Changers September 2017 – October 2018
• Mentored and tutored first-generation high school students in their coursework and college application process

2. • Guided students through developing good study habits, essay writing skills, and math and science proficiency
Head Sponsorship and Provider Relations Coordinator San Diego, CA
Annual City Heights Community Health Fair September 2017 – October 2018
• Organized a free health clinic, providing health screenings, vaccinations, and information to the local community
• Designated as the point of contact for local clinics, healthcare professionals, and providers
• Doubled the number of health providers, implementing walk-in health screenings and diet counseling for the first time
• Record number of attendees (500 people)
Volunteer at Tijuana Progreso Clinic, Food Recovery Project Board Member San Diego, CA
International Health Collective September 2017 – June 2018
• Performed clinic registration, triage, health screens, and shadowed clinicians at our Tijuana Progreso Clinic
• Collaborated with local markets and restaurants to redirect surplus food to local soup kitchens and food pantries
• Tripled our network of food providers as a board member for the Food Recovery Project
Volunteer for Post-Operation Nursing Station, Escort San Diego, CA
Scripps Green Hospital November 2017 – October 2018
• Placed in charge of patient care, paging nurses, and ensuring the comfort of the patients in the post-operation ward
• Responded to and fulfilled patient requests and needs; escort and guide for patients and visitors
Staff Photographer San Jose, CA
Quakes Epicenter July 2016 – July 2018
• Recruited to shoot San Jose Earthquakes games and other Major League Soccer events
• Featured in online articles published nationally, and the official team website and social media platforms
PUBLICATIONS
• Ormiston, C, Ocher, R, Taub, PR “Effects of Nutrition on Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Health.” Contemporary
Cardiology, 1st
Edition. Springer-Nature. Pending.
• Taub, PR & Lo, HC, Zadourian A, Ormiston, C, Hsu, J “Effect of Ivabradine on Patients with Postural orthostatic
tachycardia syndrome (a double-blind placebo-parallel group trial).” In Progress.
• Ormiston, C “Allen Ginsberg: The Beat Transcendentalist.” Circuit Undergraduate Research Journal. No. 11, Fall
2019, pp. 19-24.
• Ormiston, C “The Malevolently Benevolent Medici: The Corruption of the Renaissance’s Favorite Family.” Circuit
Undergraduate Research Journal. No. 11, Fall 2019. Online.
PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS
Sony World Photography Awards 2018
Best Youth Entry Nominee
• Awarded to the best youth photography entries in the 2018 Sony Photography Awards competition held by the World
Photography Organization
VIATOR Project Magazine, Vol. 2 & Vol. 3 2017, 2018
Featured
• Three photographs (Vol. 2) and six photographs (Vol. 3) featured in Volume 2 and 3 of the VIATOR Project
Magazine, an international print art magazine
Mixed Light Contest 2017
First Place
• Awarded first place in the Mixed Light Contest held by Shadows and Light Magazine, an international print and digital
art magazine
United Airlines 2018
Featured
• Featured in Mileage Plus newsletters and United Airline’s promotional materials and advertisements
Los Angeles Times 2017
Featured
• Two photographs selected out of >1,000 submissions to be featured in the Los Angeles Times Summer 2017 Readers’
Photo Issue