Joey Confessore, ’25

Pre-Medical

Biomedical Engineering Major; Chemistry minor; Honors Program.

jconfessore@uri.edu

Activities

Clinical research (children with Cerebral Palsy therapeutic devices for physical therapy). Research through URI^2 program in Biomedical Engineering (pressure sensitive mattress that will help detect and prevent bedsores in geriatric patients). Research in the Chemistry (proteins for immunoengineering). Director of Academic Affairs for the Interfraternity Council. URI Club cross country and track & field. Summer 2023: clinical research for shoulder proprioception, through Lifespan and University Orthopedics.

What would you tell your freshman self?

Always try your best and never sacrifice the gift. Also to get involved an explore everything URI has to offer.