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The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is a fully funded, eight-week summer residential program that brings 30 talented and motivated undergraduate students from across the country and the world to Stanford Engineering for an immersive research and graduate school preparation experience.

SURF is designed to demystify the admissions process and give scholars a real feel for what it means to conduct research at the graduate level. The program provides students with housing, a meal plan, a travel stipend, and a stipend upon completion of the program. In addition, SURF students will have the opportunity to participate in a robust graduate school preparation program including coding experience, industry visits, excursions around the Bay Area, community-building activities, participation in a research symposium, and a strong mentorship component.

The program aims to build community and create a cohort of future graduate student engineers who can promote diversity of thought and experience within the engineering and science student body. Student engagement in research increases 1) the retention of students in scientific research , 2) student interest in graduate school , and 3) student interest in STEM careers . Since its inception, SURF has been a vehicle for undergraduate students to conduct scientific research and a foundation for them to pursue graduate studies in engineering.

We are committed to advancing a culture of respect, accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment at for all students at Stanford Engineering. We make intentional efforts to outreach and connect with competitive students with demonstrated potential, including those who come from environments with limited access to Research I university programs.

SURF virtual information sessions:

November 2024 @ TBD PT December 2024 @ TBD PT  January 2025 @ TBD PT

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Surf application office hours.

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Application Information

Program eligibility - applicants must.

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private college or university in the United States or its territories, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited international college or university. Full-time community college students in their transfer year are eligible to apply.
• If the applicant is a foreign national enrolled in a college or university internationally or within the United States, they must be first generation (first in their family to attend university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree) and/or from low socioeconomic status. 
• Be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Note: Applications from students who describe exceptional circumstances in their statement of purpose and/or personal history statement, or who demonstrate a marked progression of improving grades on their transcript, may be considered.
• Demonstrate a committed interest to pursue graduate study toward a  PhD in an engineering field . If you plan on pursuing an MD, JD, MBA, or other non-research-focused advanced degree, this is not the right program for you.
• Have completed at least two semesters/three quarters (or equivalent) and have at least one full semester/quarter remaining of their undergraduate education at the end of the summer program. Priority given to rising juniors (3rd years) and seniors (4th years). Master's students are not eligible. 

In efforts to attract applicants from a variety of life experiences, two application options are available:

• Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply to SURF through the Leadership Alliance's Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) *
• Applicants may also apply through the Stanford SURF program application ** 

*Submitting an application through either portal is acceptable. All applications are reviewed thoroughly and holistically regardless of the application portal chosen, and the applicant should not submit their application twice. If you are applying through SR-EIP, you will not be able to submit an optional personal history statement or rank your top 3 SURF 2024 labs. To submit your personal history statement and lab rankings, please email PDF attachments to [email protected] with the subject line: LastName-FirstName-Personal History Statement and Lab Rankings. 

**Undocumented students, DACAmented students, and first generation and/or low income international applicants are eligible to apply and should submit their application through the Stanford SURF Portal . Please note that a valid J-1 Visa (for students living and studying outside the United States) is not a pre-requisite for applying. First generation and/or low income international students with an F-1 Visa who are already living in the United States and studying at a U.S. university are also eligible to apply.

The SURF team conducts a holistic review of all applications and extends initial invitations to top applicants. 

The deadline for both applications (including all letters of recommendation and supporting documents) is February 1 at 11:59pm.   Applicants will be notified of a decision for the program in early March.  

Many questions about the program and application can be answered in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page .

Application Materials

As part of the application form, applicants must submit the following materials: 

• Resume or CV : 3 pages in length at maximum
• Academic Transcript : Unofficial transcript will suffice; official transcript not necessary.
• Statement of Purpose : The statement of purpose should be an essay crafted to convey your academic and career goals, with an emphasis on your current research interests. In this essay, you should clearly explain your interest for pursuing doctoral level (PhD) training. An interview is not a standard part of the SURF application process. Consider the statement of purpose your opportunity to introduce yourself to a review committee and the chance to answer any information you might share during an interview. Statements should be typed, single-spaced, and 1-2 pages in length. 
• Two Letters of Recommendation : We highly recommend letters from faculty & supervisors who can specifically discuss your academic potential and research preparation for the program.
• Optional Personal History Statement (Strongly Encouraged) : For the optional personal history statement, we invite you to share unique, personally important experiences, demonstrated values, perspectives, or activities that have led you to this point in your academic/professional journey. Please discuss how they have influenced your path in school, inform your approach to science and research, and/or serve as motivation for pursuing your chosen field in engineering. 1000 words max. Note : If you are applying through Leadership Alliance SR-EIP and would like to submit an optional personal history statement, please email a PDF attachment to [email protected] with the subject line   LastName-FirstName-PersonalHistoryStatement. 

Application Resources - Exemplars

In an effort to support applicants in preparing their applications, updated exemplars will be provided in fall 2024. These are not meant to be prescriptive, but rather to offer you examples of what successful statements have looked like in previous years; remember there are many ways to write successful statements. We encourage you to have your statements reviewed by trusted mentors, as well as your college or university's writing center tutors if those are available to you.

For Stanford Labs - Host a Scholar

Thank you for your interest in serving as a lab host for the SURF program. PIs should complete our Lab Host Interest Form to confirm your interest and availability. SUNet ID Authentication is required to access the form.

2024 SURF Lab Host Interest Form

2024 SURF Lab Host Guide and FAQ

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions, or connect with us at  [email protected]

Scholar Spotlights

Learn from our past scholars about SURF!

Graduate Research Fellowship Program

What is GRFP?

Fellowship benefits.

• Five year fellowship period with three years of financial support
• Annual stipend of $37,000
• Cost-of-education allowance of $16,000 to the institution
• No post-graduate study service requirement
• Access to supplemental funding to sustain research while on medical deferral (e.g. family leave)

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Am I Eligible ?

To be eligible for the NSF GRFP, you must:

• be a US citizen, US national, or permanent resident
• intend to pursue a research-based Master’s or Ph.D. program in a GRFP-supported field
• be enrolled in an eligible program at an accredited United States graduate institution, with a US campus, by fall following selection
• be at an early stage in your graduate career
• have completed no more than one academic year of full-time graduate study (or the equivalent)
• Graduate students are limited to only one application to the GRFP, submitted either in the first year or in the second year of graduate school

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What's My Level?

Application level selection.

The GRFP Application requires you to select the academic level that best describes the stage of your academic career. Use the GRFP Academic Level Questionnaire to help you select the appropriate academic level in your application. Levels are determined as follows:

Level 1. You have not previously enrolled in a graduate degree-granting program, but plan to start graduate study next fall. Includes undergraduates in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program and individuals who previously earned a bachelor’s degree.

Level 2. First year graduate student currently enrolled in a graduate degree-granting program, who has never applied to GRFP before as a graduate student or returning graduate student, or a student currently enrolled in a joint bachelor’s-master’s degree program (must have completed three academic years in program).

Level 3. Second year graduate student who has completed no more than one academic year of graduate study while enrolled in any graduate degree-granting program, does not have a graduate degree, and has never applied to GRFP before as a graduate student or returning graduate student.

Level 4. Returning graduate student who is not currently enrolled in a degree-granting program, and may have more than one academic year in a graduate-degree granting program and/or a master’s or professional degree, followed by an interruption of at least two years just prior to the GRFP application deadline. Note: address the reasons for the interruption and why you should be considered to be in the early stages of your graduate education in the Personal, Relevant Background and Future Goals Statement.

GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who have demonstrated the potential to be high achieving scientists and engineers, early in their careers. Applicants must be pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education at accredited US institutions.

• Oct. 17, 2022 - Life Sciences
• Oct. 18, 2022 - Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Materials Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning
• Oct. 20, 2022 - Engineering
• Oct. 21, 2022 - Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy
• Oct. 28, 2022 - 5:00 PM ET
• Aug. 31, 2022 - 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM ET Info for Applicants Webinar 1
• Sept. 21, 2022 - 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM ET Info for Applicants Webinar 2
• Sept. 28, 2022 - 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM ET Reading the Fine Points of the GRFP Solicitation Webinar

NSF welcomes scientists and engineers to serve as reviewers of GRFP applications. Serving as a GRFP Reviewer is an excellent opportunity to apply your research and career expertise to help identify future science and engineering leaders.

• Sep. 15, 2022 - 5:00 PM ET
• Nov. 1, 2022 - 11AM to 1 PM ET Reviewer Training Webinar #1
• Nov. 4, 2022 - 2 PM to 4 PM ET Reviewer Training Webinar #2
• Nov. 10, 2022 - 2 PM to 4 PM ET Reviewer Training Webinar #3
• Nov. 15, 2022 - 2 PM to 4 PM ET Reviewer Training Webinar #4

Reference Writers

Reference letters are a key component of a strong GRFP application package. The most effective reference letters provide detailed and specific information about how an applicant meets the NSF Merit Review Criteria of Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts.

• Oct. 5, 2022 - 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM ET Info for Reference Writers & Research Mentors
• Oct. 6, 2022 - 11 AM to 1 PM ET Reference Writers Webinar

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The Stanford GSB Research Fellows Program is a two-year, fully-funded predoctoral program that provides a diverse set of fellows with the opportunity to gain research experience and preparation for doctoral studies in business or related fields.

We believe that the keys to strengthening and diversifying the pool of PhD students — and eventually, the faculty pipeline — are the close mentoring relationships and practical research experience that this fellowship provides.

Explore Academic Research Hands-On

Our faculty conduct research on a wide variety of cutting-edge topics. You will get hands-on research experience working with faculty on their research projects.

This fellowship program offers two tracks that allow you to either gain exposure and experience across multiple projects and fields, or work more closely with specific faculty members, over the course of two years.

Rotate between projects with different faculty each quarter based on project availability and your interest.

Dedicated Track

Provide dedicated research support to specific faculty members for the duration of the program.

Decide If a PhD Program Is Right for You

We have designed this program for individuals who are preparing for or considering applying to a PhD program to help inform their decisions about doctoral studies. Fellows are fully immersed in the research environment and receive exposure to our fields of study :

• Operations, Information & Technology
• Organizational Behavior
• Political Economics

Because of our strong belief in the value of diversity in the pursuit of our educational and research missions, we particularly encourage applications from those whose backgrounds and life experiences would bring additional dimensions to their field.

Fiona Sequeira

“As an RF, I’ve forged close relationships with world-renowned faculty through hands-on mentorship and collaboration, contributed value to cutting-edge research projects, honed my data skills, taken useful classes and attended seminars in my field of interest, and learned to think critically and creatively as a rigorous researcher along the way. In addition to exposure to inspiring faculty, I’ve learned from the fantastic Stanford PhD students and my fellow RFs in a supportive and exciting research community. Overall, the program was instrumental to my success in gaining admission to top graduate schools, and I am heading into my PhD program well-equipped to thrive as I pursue my own original research.”

Naasey Kanko Arthur

“Being a [Research Fellow] at the GSB has been a rewarding experience. I have appreciated working on research at different stages and learning the various ways professors approach their research. One of the most valuable aspects of the experience has been building long-term relationships with faculty. I feel more confident that I want to pursue a research career and feel better equipped to do so.”

Sarah McDonald

“The GSB Research Fellows program has been instrumental in my PhD admission success. In the program, I was surrounded by academically-driven peers who were sources of support and motivation. Furthermore, I was fortunate to be mentored by many world-class faculty, equipping me with the necessary skills to excel in a PhD program.”

Find Mentorship & Community

Our program has a tradition of collaboration where faculty, PhD students, and research fellows work alongside each other and are invested in each others’ success. Co-located in cubicle spaces alongside PhD students, you will be guided by renowned faculty mentors who will support your professional growth and be immersed in the supportive community of PhD students.

As members of Pathways to Research and Predoctoral Careers , we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive research environment where scholars from diverse backgrounds and life experiences can thrive.

Leveling Up: Enabling More Students to See Themselves as PhDs

Diversifying the pool of phd students will require systemic change, fixing economics’ gender problem, prepare for your future.

We provide a unique opportunity to gain training and education that are valuable for admission to a doctoral program and foundational to a long-term career in academic research. As non-degree students, fellows have access to the wide array of resources and facilities at Stanford University.

You will develop close relationships with faculty, who will guide you as you participate actively in the research process, develop skills, and select courses to round out your transcript. You may also request recommendation letters from the faculty with whom you work.

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Programs in research, global health medical student research fellowship.

This fellowship offers up to two medical students a year funding and support to dedicate one year to global health research.

Fellowship Overview

The Global Health Medical Student Research Fellowship is a joint effort by The Center for Innovation in Global Health (CIGH) and the Stanford Medical Scholars Research Program (MedScholars). In response to increasing interest in global health among incoming and current medical students, this fellowship provides an opportunity for medical students with a genuine interest in global health to gain foundational experience in global health research. This fellowship will offer up to two medical students a year funding and support to dedicate one year to global health research. It will include an on-campus element as well as an extended period of time at a global field site conducting research.

Candidates will apply with a project idea and a faculty mentor, and if accepted, will work with Dr. Michele Barry, Senior Associate Dean for Global Health and Director of the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health, and Dr. Steve Luby, Associate Dean for Global Health and Director of Research at CIGH, during their fellowship for additional guidance.

Meet our current fellows

Vongai Mlambo

Research fellow.

Vongai Christine Mlambo, a 4th year medical student, will research “Cost Effectiveness of Cardiac Surgery for Rheumatic Heart Disease” in Rwanda.

“The reason I wanted to become a physician is to expand healthcare infrastructure for non-communicable diseases in Southern Africa,” she says. “I cannot wait to research how this can be done successfully for the treatment of rheumatic heart disease, with local communities in Rwanda driving the agenda. To learn from and work alongside cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons on the ground will be an honor and the takeaways, invaluable.”

Mentor: Yihan Lin

Lillie Reed

Reed, a medical student in the 5th year of her 6-year training, has planned a research project titled Project: Examining a Community-Partnered Participatory Parenting Intervention for Migrant Families at the US-Mexico Border: Impacts on Caregiver and Child Mental Health.

“As someone who has worked in global health in the past, I know it takes a long time to establish connections and do meaningful, community-driven global health work,” she said. “I was also drawn to the intentionality of the fellowship and the longer-term commitment.”

Mentor: Xinshu She

Who is eligible?

• Stanford medical students who have completed MS1 and are eligible to apply for at least 3 full time research quarters of MedScholars
• Demonstrated interest in global health
• Prior research experience preferred but not required
• Prior international work or educational experience preferred

Application Process

Applications are now open! The deadline has been extended to Jan. 21, 2024.

• Students must submit applications for both the Global Health Medical Student Research Fellowship and MedScholars.
•  Applications are now open for the 2024-25 Global Health Medical Student Research Fellowship. The application deadline is January 21, 2024.
• Applications should consist of a resume/CV and essay (no more than one page) describing your interest in conducting international research as a medical student, and an essay about a time you demonstrated flexibility in the face of an unexpected professional or educational setback. You will also be asked about your prior research and international education experience and for a description of the research project, including a note about the faculty mentor you’ve identified for the project. See Faculty Mentors and Research Sites section below for information about identifying a mentor and site . The application must be accompanied by a letter of support from the faculty mentor for the project, and a second letter of reference from a Stanford faculty member. The letters must be uploaded to the application form directly by the faculty.
• Applications will be reviewed, and potential candidates will be interviewed. Final decisions will be communicated in February.
• Since every student’s situation is different, we recommend that you meet with Financial Aid, the Registrar, and your advising dean prior to applying to discuss how this fellowship would fit with their schedule.

Additional application to Med Scholars required If you are selected for the Global Health Medical Student Research Fellowship, MedScholars applications must be submitted by the July deadline. For additional information regarding the MedScholars application, please visit: https://med.stanford.edu/medscholars.html

Faculty Mentors and Research Projects

Students must identify a faculty mentor and a research project prior to applying for the fellowship.

• Ideally, students already have a pre-existing relationship with a professor who is conducting global health research. If you already have a faculty mentor, discuss this opportunity with them.
• If you are not already connected to a faculty member who is engaged in global health work, you can start your search by visiting the Stanford Global Health Research & Activity Map . Search by region or clinical/academic focus area. Once you find a potential mentor, you can email them directly or contact Yosefa at CIGH to request an introduction.
• If you are reaching out to a faculty you do not already have a relationship with, include your CV and your interests and how they align with theirs and include a link to this webpage with information about the Global Health Medical Student Research Fellowship.
• Research activities depend on your interests and the time constraint of three quarters.

Sites where Fellows propose to conduct research must be pre-approved by the Director of Research for CIGH, Dr. Steve Luby, and the Senior Associate Dean for Global Health, Dr. Michele Barry during the application process. All research protocols will need to obtain IRB approval by Stanford.

The fellowship spans one year (4 quarters) as follows:

• Summer Quarter: Fellows must submit MedScholars application by the July deadline. The Fellowship is contingent upon the MedScholars application being accepted.
• Autumn Quarter: Fellowship begins. Fellows will spend this quarter on campus preparing for their global field research. Fellows will enroll in classes related to epidemiology and global health research and they will set up the research project and engage with the faculty mentor and Dr. Luby and Dr. Barry.
• Winter, Spring, and Summer Quarters: Fellows must spend up to three full-time quarters implementing their global health project.

Completion Requirements

Submit a report:

• Use manuscript format (hypothesis, methods, results, citations) with an emphasis on results
• If the research has not been fully completed and a full manuscript is not possible, then a progress report is acceptable as long as the advisor confirms that substantial work has been completed
• If the work is being published, a paper can be submitted in place of the report as long as the student made significant contributions to the paper

Give an oral presentation of the results of the project: Submit an abstract to present research findings at the Stanford Global Health Research Convening or the Stanford Medical Student Research Symposium , or at a regional, national, or an international academic conference

Submit an evaluation of the experience

The report and oral presentation information must be provided to the MedScholars program within 6 months after the end of the fellowship, along with a mentor letter of summary. https://med.stanford.edu/medscholars/completion.html

If approved, students will receive a stipend in the autumn and MedScholars support winter, spring, and summer quarter of the fellowship year. The stipend for autumn quarter will be at the MedScholars rate for the corresponding academic year.

Travel-related expenses will be covered by the fellowship program.

Questions about the fellowship can be directed to Yosefa Gilon, Associate Director for Global Health Education, at [email protected] .

Pratt Research Fellows

The Pratt Research Fellows Program is a unique, immersive opportunity for undergraduates to conduct authentic research with a faculty member. It’s a deeply engaging and rewarding experience. Typically, Pratt Fellows also graduate with Departmental Distinction and many other honors.

Third-year and advanced second-year students are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted each fall, with a deadline of October 31.

Program Details

Understand the schedule, traditional.

• Three (3) independent study semesters. Students earn a total of 3 course credits
• 10-week, full-time internship experience on campus for one summer
• Students receive a stipend of $5,000 to cover living expenses incurred during the summer research experience

Alternative

• Four (4) independent study semesters
• Students earn a total of four course credits.

Review the Course Sequence

Pratt Research Fellows work on projects under the direction of dedicated faculty advisors. Course credit is given in your major in a linked three-semester course sequence:

• 394: Engineering Undergraduate Fellows Projects Intensive research project selected by a Pratt Engineering Undergraduate Fellow. Course credit is contingent upon satisfactory completion of 493 and 494.
• 493: Engineering Undergraduate Fellows Projects Continuation course for Engineering Undergraduate Fellows, contingent upon satisfactory completion of 394
• 494: Engineering Undergraduate Fellows Projects Final course for Engineering Undergraduate Fellows, contingent upon satisfactory completion of 394 and 494

Prepare to Apply

• Browse available research projects for your graduating class
• Browse samples of possible additional projects from last year’s research projects
• Contact and meet with engineering faculty to learn more about their projects
• Select up to six (6) research projects
• Rank your selected projects in order of preference
• Request a reference letter from an engineering faculty member

Apply by Oct. 31

In the research projects section of your application, provide the Project Title and the Faculty name(s)  for each preferred project.

Ensure that your reference letter is submitted as an email attachment to  [email protected] .

Complete and submit your application by  October 31 .

Program Coordinator

Carmen Rawls, Ph.D.

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2023-2024 Pratt Fellows

• Major: Biomedical Engineering
• Faculty Mentor: Piotr Marszalek
• Project Title: Evaluating the mechanical stability of the bioluminescent protein NanoLuc

Sarah Broders

• Faculty Mentor: Nenad Bursac
• Project Title: Cardiac Crainbow: A Mouse Model to Study the Use of Oncogenes for Heart Regeneration

Anna Demelo

• Faculty Mentor: George Truskey
• Project Title: Investigating Triggers of Muscle Weakness in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

Charlotte Ellis

• Faculty Mentor: David Katz
• Project Title: Computational Mass Transport Model of Franz Diffusion Cell

Chloe Freitas

• Major: Civil Engineering
• Faculty Mentor: Gabriel Katul
• Project Title: Overland Flow Simulation

Dadmehr Ghasemfar

• Major: Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Focus)
• Faculty Mentor: Boyuan Chen
• Project Title: BoomBox 2.0 – Simulated Data To Train CNN To “See With Sound”

Emily Gjertsen

• Major: Environmental Engineering
• Faculty Mentor: Heileen Hsu-Kim
• Project Title: Lead in Dust in Building Around Campus

Dahlia Halabi

• Faculty Mentor: Charles Gersbach
• Project Title: CRISPR-based epigenome editing for the direct reprogramming of astrocytes to neurons

Selena Halabi

• Faculty Mentor: Zachary Hartman
• Project Title: Investigation of Mouse and Human Androgen Receptor as Novel Immunological Targets for Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Alexandra Hoffman

• Major: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science
• Faculty Mentor: Lingchong You
• Project Title: Microbial Community Bioengineering

Ritvik Janamsetty

• Major: Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science
• Faculty Mentor: Maria Gorlatova
• Project Title: Environmental Manipulation in Augmented Reality

Benjamin Johns

• Major: Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
• Faculty Mentor: Brenton Hoffman
• Project Title: Screening the Mechanical Performance of Fluorescent Proteins in Living Cells

Joe Laforet

• Faculty Mentor: Daniel Reker
• Project Title: A novel molecular model for the identification of nanoparticle forming drug-excipient pairs
• Faculty Mentor: Hafeez Dhalla
• Project Title: Registration of scanning laser ophthalmoscopy images for motion tracking to evaluate a hybrid spiral scan pattern

Kishen Mitra

• Faculty Mentor: Samuel Adams
• Project Title: Evaluating Mechanical Properties and Metabolic Activity of 3D Bioprinted Menisci Models
• Project Title: Interferon β Reduces Pediatric Skeletal Muscle Differentiation: Insight into Juvenile Dermatomyositis Pathogenesis

Joanna Peng

• Faculty Mentor: Ashutosh Chilkoti
• Project Title: Rational engineering of multimeric constructs for ultra-sensitive point-of-care diagnostics against Ebola secreted glycoprotein

David Prada

• Major: Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science
• Faculty Mentor: Xiaoyue Ni
• Project Title: Soft-Robot with Actuation and Embedded Shape Sensing Function

Catherine Price

• Project Title: Stealth Polymer based Dual Targeting Drug for Type II Diabetes

Samuel “Lucas” Ramirez

• Major: Biomedical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Faculty Mentor: Sharon Gerecht
• Project Title: Inhibition of VEGFR2 with Tivozanib in a Mouse Model of Oxygen-Induced Retinopathy

Arya Tschand

• Faculty Mentor: Dan Sorin
• Project Title: Rigorous Evaluation of Computer Systems

Mia Woodruff

• Faculty Mentor: Joel Collier
• Project Title: Gastrointestinal Delivery of α-helical Supramolecular Peptides
• Faculty Mentor: Zachary Reitman
• Project Title: Generating primary mouse models of diffuse midline glioma through a combination of the RCAS/tv-a retrovirus system and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing

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Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

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NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location.

By using the web page, Search for an REU Site , you may examine opportunities in the subject areas supported by various NSF units. Also, you may search by keywords to identify sites in particular research areas or with certain features, such as a particular location.

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Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship

To foster the development of the next generation of medical researchers.

2023 Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship Award recipient, Dennis Grencewicz, The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

Important Dates

Deadline for submission, award announcements, the opportunity.

Financial support for research to be conducted either during a continual period of a minimum of 8 to 10 weeks; 30 hours or more per week; or an average of 4 hours per week for 12 months over a period of 1 to 2 years. The research should focus on clinical investigation, basic laboratory research, epidemiology, social science/health services research, leadership, or professionalism.

Funds from the fellowship are expected to be the major source of support for the student.

Only one candidate from each school may be nominated.

A student may only receive one fellowship from AΩA during medical school.

$6,000, of which $2,500 will be paid on announcement of the award, and $2,500 will be paid after receipt and approval of the final research report.

In addition, each student will be reimbursed a maximum of $1,000 to cover travel expenses related to the presentation of their Fellowship research results at a national meeting or conference that takes place within one year of distribution of the final check. Within 60 days following the travel, students will need to complete and submit the reimbursement form found on AΩA’s website along with a copy of the conference registration form or agenda and all related receipts.

Eligibility

First and second-year medical students from schools with active AΩA Chapters, or Associations, are eligible.  Students must be actively enrolled in medical school classes.   Students taking a year off for research or to gain a PhD are not eligible.  Students who are already PhD holders are not eligible.

Proposal to Councilors

Councilors and their selection committees will select one proposal for submission. The proposal must include:

• Title Page: to include Name, Medical School, Year of Graduation, and Title of Project;
• A summary (four or fewer pages) of the research project written by the applicant, single-spaced, in 12-point type with 1- inch margins, as follows: title, hypothesis, rationale, background information, methods and sample size, plan for data analysis, potential significance, role of the student in preparation and execution of the project, an estimate of the number of weeks that the student will devote to the project, and an acronym definition list;
• The project bibliography;
• Proof of IRB or IACUC approval; no longer than 2 pages.  Please do not include the whole IRB/IACUC submission;
• The student’s CV (no more than 3-4 pages);
• A letter of support from the faculty mentor/research supervisor indicating his/her commitment of time and interest to the project and student, and
• The faculty mentor/research supervisor’s biographical sketch (3-4 pages – see NIH format for an example).  Do not send the mentor’s complete CV.

Application

Applications must be submitted online through the AΩA website using the online submission link below and must include, all above mentioned items, and:

• A letter of endorsement from the AΩA Councilor; and
• A Dean’s endorsement letter that should include comments on the student’s achievements and potential, and the suitability of the faculty mentor/research supervisor.

The Review Process

An AΩA committee will evaluate each proposal, and may request additional information. All members of the application packet (Councilor, mentor, and Dean) who are AΩA members, must have paid their current annual dues or lifetime dues for active status.

Other Important Information

• IRB or IACUC approval must be received before awarded applications can be funded.
• No later than June 30, 2025 , all recipients must submit a detailed final research report (minimum of four pages) to AΩA.  The report must include the title, original hypothesis, and a description of the methods, discussions, results, and conclusions.   After approved by the review panel the remaining funds of $2,500 will be sent to the student.
• Any publication of the AΩA-supported research project must contain the following acknowledgment: “Supported in part by an Alpha Omega Alpha Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship.”
• Each chapter that submits a Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship application is required to review a submission from another school. We will contact the AΩA Chapter Councilor to set this up.
• AΩA is committed to upholding a high standard of professionalism, compassion and humanism in medicine. Patients should be treated with dignity and their privacy respected. We will not accept submissions that conflict with these values, or contain bigotry, or highly politicized content.

Past Recipients

The recipients of the 2023 fellowships are:.

Kofi Acheampong, Class of 2025, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Augmenting Meniscus Radial Tear Healing via Local Transforming Growth Factor-Beta 1 (TGF- β1) Gene Therapy in a Rat Model

Mentors: Aravind Athiviraham, MD & Tong-Chuan He, MD, PhD

Councilor: Poj Lysouvakon, MD (AΩA, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 2009, Faculty)

Nora Alexander , Class of 2024, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Interobserver Variability in Histopathologic Diagnosis of Melanocytic Neoplasms

Mentor: David Chen, MD, PhD

Councilor: Allyson Zazulia, MD (AΩA, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1994)

Natalie Bales , Class of 2024, Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont

Investigating changes in outcomes involving combined radiation and immunotherapy in patients with brain metastases

Mentor: Christopher Anker, MD (AΩA, SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine, 2004)

Councilor: Marie Sandoval, MD (AΩA, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 1995)

Batol Barodi , Class of 2025, Central Michigan University College of Medicine

Improving Surgical Outcomes of Mitral Valve Replacement and Repair in Pediatric Patients

Mentor: Hani Najm, MD

Councilor: Wendy S. Biggs, MD (AΩA, Baylor College of Medicine, 1989)

Joe Bedran , Class of 2026, American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine

UBR4 a Potential Novel Gene for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Lebanese

Mentor: Rose-Mary Boustany, MD

Councilor: Ghazi Zaatari, MD (AΩA, American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine, 1975)

Lauren Bendesky, Class of 2025, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Radiotherapy Patient Outcomes in Recurrent and Medically Inoperable Endometrial Cancer

Mentor: Ann H. Klopp, MD, PhD

Councilor: Megan Healy, MD (AΩA, Drexel University College of Medicine, 2010)

Aarohi Bhargava-Shah, Class of 2026, Stanford University School of Medicine

Understanding the Spatial Organization and Regulation of Extrachromosomal DNA in Cancer

Mentors: Paul Mischel, MD (AΩA, Weill Cornell Medical College, 1991) & Howard Y. Chang, MD, PhD

Councilor: Suzann Pershing, MD, MS (AΩA, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, 2005)

Kathleen Botterbush , Class of 2026, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Utility of mobile health technology in characterizing disease severity in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy

Mentors: Jacob K. Greenberg, MD, MSCI (AΩA, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 2015) & Wilson Z. Ray, MD

Councilors: Adam Merando, MD (AΩA, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 2014, Resident) & Ramona Behshad, MD (AΩA, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 2007)

Cecilia Castellano (AΩA, Emory University School of Medicine, 2022) Class of 2024, Emory University School of Medicine

Incidence and Risk Factors for Comorbidities Following COVID-19 Disease in People Living with HIV

Mentor: Cecile Lahiri, MD, MSc

Thomas C. Pearson, MD, DPhil (AΩA, Emory University School of Medicine, 2004, Alumni)

Jisoo (Allison) Chae , Class of 2025, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Interrogating the Use of Radiologic AI Algorithms for the Diagnosis of Metabolic Disorders

Mentor: Hersh Sagreiya, MD

Councilor: Sharon Lewis, MD (AΩA, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2005)

Shreyas Chandragiri , Class of 2024, Sidney Kimmel Medical College

Testing of a Novel Respiratory Monitoring System for Hospital Use

Mentor: Jeffrey I. Joseph, DO

Gerald A. Isenberg, MD (AΩA, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 2007, Faculty)

Devina Chatterjee , Class of 2026, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Investigating Perivascular Fat Attenuation as a Marker of Inflammation in the Descending Aorta

Mentor: Armin A. Zadeh, MD, PhD, MPH

Councilor: Erin Giudice, MD (AΩA, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2006, Faculty)

Briana Clifton , Class of 2026, University of Minnesota Medical School

Investigating Storage and Metabolism of Glycogen Cells in Placental mTOR Deficiency Murine Models

Mentor: Emilyn Alejandro, PhD

Councilor: Charles Billington, MD (AΩA, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 1978)

Dominique Cope , Class of 2026, Baylor College of Medicine

Identifying a novel non-hormonal therapy for endometriosis by inhibiting CSF1 R and KIT kinase activity

Mentors: Martin M. Matzuk, MD, PhD & Diana Monsivais, PhD

Councilor: Atul Maheshwari, MD (AΩA, Baylor College of Medicine, 2017, Faculty)

Nitya Devireddy , Class of 2025, Penn State College of Medicine

Outcomes of Cataract Surgery Following Scleral Buckling for Retinal Detachment

Mentor: Seth Pantanelli, MD, MS

Councilor: Ian Schreibman, MD (AΩA, Penn State College of Medicine, 2008, Faculty)

Michael Diaz , Class of 2026, University of Florida College of Medicine

On the regulatory environment of melanoma: cell-to-cell signaling insights acquired at single-cell resolution and prognostic implications

Mentor: Marjorie Montañez-Wiscovich, MD, PhD

Councilor: Heather E. Harrell, MD (AΩA, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1994)

Nathaniel Disser , Class of 2024, University of Texas McGovern Medical School

Association of Preoperative Laboratory Biomarkers of Systemic Inflammation with Patient Outcomes Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Mentor: Scott Rodeo, MD (AΩA, Weill Cornell Medical College, 1988)

Councilors: Eugene V. Boisaubin, MD (AΩA, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, 1970) &

Manish N. Shah, MD (AΩA, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, 2006)

Kristen Fernandez , Class of 2025, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Value of NOTCH-1 immunohistochemical staining in evaluating perineural invasion in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Mentor: Jodi Speiser, MD (AΩA, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 2018, Faculty)

Councilor: Jessica McIntyre, MD (AΩA, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 2005)

Luigi Gonzales , Class of 2025, University of California Irvine School of Medicine

Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived motor neuron precursors rescue motor endplates from degeneration following traumatic nerve injury

Mentor: Oswald Steward, PhD

Councilor: Ranjan Gupta, MD (AΩA, Albany Medical College, 1992)

Harrison Chase Gottlich , Class of 2024, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Predicting Renal Cell Carcinoma Progression After Primary Resection from Pre-Operative Imaging using Radiomics and Deep Learning

Mentor: Bradley Leibovich, MD (AΩA, Albany Medical College, 1995)

Councilor: Carola Arndt, MD (AΩA, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, 1978)

Dennis Grencewicz , Class of 2026, The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Impact of Fungal Colonization on Radiation Therapy Response in Rectal Cancer

Mentor: Daniel Spakowicz, PhD & Nicolas Denko, MD, PhD

Councilor: Sheryl Pfeil, MD (AΩA, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 1984)

Karen Ha, Class of 2025, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Addressing the Intersection Between Language and Health Literacy at the Rhode Island Free Clinic

Mentor: Ross W. Hilliard, MD

Councilor: Brittany Star Hampton, MD (AΩA, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2017, Faculty)

Samantha Hanley , Class of 2025, SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine

Identifying barriers to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in New York State (NYS) counties with low levels of immunization

Mentor: Jana Shaw, MD, MPH, MS

Councilor: Lynn Cleary, MD (AΩA, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 1978)

Ava Hansen , Class of 2026, Drexel University College of Medicine

Mechanism of Synergistic Lethality in Cancer Cells with APOBEC3A Cytidine Deaminase Activity and SMC5/6 Complex Loss

Mentor: Abby M. Green, MD

Councilor: Kathleen F. Ryan, MD (AΩA, Drexel University College of Medicine [formerly Hahnemann University], 1994)

Sofia Hidalgo Perea , Class of 2025, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

Impact of Mental Health on recovery from Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the Pediatric Population: A New Target to Improve Outcomes

Mentor: James Barsi, MD (AΩA, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 2005)

Councilor: Jack Fuhrer, MD (AΩA, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, 1997, Faculty)

Andrew Holmes , Class of 2024, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine

Psychosocial profiles provide effect modification of the relationship between gestational weight gain and maternal and child health outcomes

Mentor: Amy Elliott, PhD

Councilor: Kelly Evans-Hullinger, MD (AΩA, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, 2011)

Bonnie Huang , Class of 2025, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Studying Blood Vessel Changes in Diabetic Retinopathy using Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmology

Mentor: Amani A. Fawzi, MD

Councilor: Shilajit Kundu, MD (AΩA, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2000)

Victoria Idowu , Class of 2025, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Determining the impact of Igf2bp1 re-expression on hair cell regeneration in the mouse cochlea

Mentor: Brandon C. Cox, PhD

Councilor: Andrew J. Varney, MD (AΩA, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 1988)

Ankitha Iyer , Class of 2024, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Evaluating Piezo1 Mechanoreceptor Mediated Release of Pro-inflammatory Cytokines in a Hypertensive Model of Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Mentor: Stacey Quintero Wolfe, MD (AΩA, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2001)

Councilor: Michael S. Cartwright, MD, MS (AΩA, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 2002)

Shirley Jiang , Class of 2024, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

Outcomes of Patients with Radioresistant Brain Metastases treated with Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy alone or Postoperatively

Mentor: H. Michael Yu, MD, ScM

Councilor: Catherine M. Lynch, MD (AΩA, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 1990)

Isabella Kelly , Class of 2025, University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Morphological changes at paranodes of prefrontal cortex axons in major depressive disorder and in an animal model of stress

Mentor: José Javier Miguel-Hidalgo, PhD, DMSc 

Councilor: Gina D. Jefferson, MD, MPH (AΩA, University of Mississippi School of Medicine, 2021, Faculty)

Joshua Kim , Class of 2026, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Modeling the human cardiovascular system to validate a novel CPR adjunct

Mentor: Rupak Mukherjee, PhD

Councilor: Christopher Pelic, MD (AΩA, College of Medicine and Life Sciences University of Toledo, 2000)

Minjae Kim , Class of 2026, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Studying the neuroprotective effects of NA3 glycan observed in experimental models of age-related macular degeneration

Mentors: Monica M. Jablonski, PhD & Matthew W. Wilson, MD

Councilor: Harris L. Cohen, MD (AΩA, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 1997, Alumni)

Irina Kim Cavdar , Class of 2025, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Functional Role of Conserved Amino Acid Residues in the Intracellular Domain of α7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors

Mentor: Michaela Jansen, PharmD, PhD

Councilor: Steven L. Berk, MD (AΩA, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, 1986)

Shaun Kohli , Class of 2026, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Uncovering Neural Mechanisms of Social Navigation in Patients with Cocaine Use Disorder

Mentor: Daniela Schiller, PhD

Carrie L. Ernst, MD (AΩA, Weill Cornell Medical College, 2001)

Caroline Kremer , Class of 2025, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

An investigation into the spatiotemporal dynamics of expressive aphasia using electrocorticography

Mentor: Adeen Flinker, PhD

Councilor: Rafael Rivera Jr, MD MBA (AΩA, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 2023, Faculty)

Katherine Lake , Class of 2025, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Characterizing the role of PTHRP in cell competition during breast cancer-to-liver metastasis to identify new therapeutic vulnerabilities

Mentor: Isaac S. Chan, MD, PhD

Councilor: Kevin W. Klein, MD (AΩA, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 1981)

Emily Larson , Class of 2025, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Optimization and Validation of Tricuspid Translocation for Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation

Mentor: James S. Gammie, MD

Councilor: Joann N. Bodurtha MD, MPH (AΩA, Yale University School of Medicine, 1979)

Ryan Leone , Class of 2026, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Geographical Analysis of Trauma Center Access from Amtrak Stations Across the United States

Mentor: Christopher Tedeschi, MD, MA (AΩA, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 2003)

Councilor: Timothy C. Wang, MD (AΩA, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1983)

Miranda Li , Class of 2026, University of Washington School of Medicine

Dysregulation of fetal innate immunity by a Zika virus congenital infection

Mentor: Kristina M. Adams Waldorf, MD

Councilor: Douglas S. Paauw, MD (AΩA, University of Michigan Medical School, 1983)

Smruti Mahapatra , Class of 2026, Tulane University School of Medicine

Understanding the relationship between uterine artery vasodilation and placental oxygenation

Mentor: Carolyn Bayer, PhD

Councilor: Bernard M. Jaffe, MD (AΩA, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 1963)

Rana Mansour , Class of 2026, Medical College of Wisconsin

Mitochondrial Dynamics in Age-Related Neurodegenerative Diseases

Mentors: Allison Ebert, PhD & Blake Hill, PhD

Councilors: Kathlyn Fletcher, MD (AΩA, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 1996) & Andrew Kastenmeier, MD (AΩA, Medical College of Wisconsin, 2018, Faculty)

Archana Murali , Class of 2025, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Bimatoprost Induction of Lympangiogenesis as a Potential Mechanism of Sustained IOP Reduction

Mentor: Douglas J. Rhee, MD (AΩA, University of Michigan Medical School, 1995)

Councilor: David Kaelber, MD, PhD, MPH (AΩA, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 2004, Resident)

Yak Nak , Class of 2025, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Understanding Orthopaedic Surgical Capacity and Technical Priorities in South Sudan

Mentor: James L. Cook, DVM, PhD

Councilor: Nathan Beucke, MD (AΩA, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, 2004)

Adom Netsanet , Class of 2024, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Antenatal Betamethasone Improves Lung Structure and Function, Prevents Pulmonary Hypertension, and Promotes Placental Pro-Angiogenic Signaling in an Animal Model of Chorioamnionitis-Induced Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Mentor: Steven H. Abman, MD

Councilor: Jeffrey R. SooHoo, MD, MBA (AΩA, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 2009)

Darryll Oliver , Class of 2026, Meharry Medical College School of Medicine

Assessment of transcriptomic and metabolomic profiles mediated by the expression of genetic risk variants of the lipid transporter, ABCA7

Mentor: Jamaine Davis, PhD

Councilor: Billy R. Ballard, DDS, MD (AΩA, Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, 1995, Alumni)

Alyssa Pereslete, Class of 2025, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University

Incidence of HER2-positive or HER2-low Brain Metastases in Patients with HER2-positive, HER2 0, and HER2-low Primary Breast Tumors

Mentor: Nancy U. Lin, MD

Councilor: Rebecca L. Toonkel, MD (AΩA, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2004)

Peyman Razavi , Class of 2024, Weill Cornell Medical College

Use of AI with WF-SS Optical Coherence Tomography in diabetic retinopathy

Mentor: John B. Miller, MD

Councilor: O. Wayne Isom, MD (AΩA, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 1965)

Jacob Razzouk , Class of 2026, Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Utilization of Deep Neural Networks and Ensemble Machine Learning for Outcome Prediction following Transplantation of Donor Hearts with Low Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction

Mentor: David G. Rabkin, MD

Councilor: Daniel Wongworawat, MD (AΩA, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 1996)

Harshal Shah , Class of 2025, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

The Connectomics of Brain Metastasis Resection: A Prospective Observational Study

Mentor: Randy S. D’Amico, MD (AΩA, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 2012)

Councilor: Andrea Vambutas, MD (AΩA, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, 2018, Faculty)

Sahaj Shah , Class of 2025, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

CXCR2 Blockade As A Novel Therapy For Systemic-Pulmonary Arterial Collaterals In Single Ventricle Congenital Heart Disease

Mentor: Carlo Bartoli, MD, PhD (AΩA, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 2013)

Councilor: Margrit Shoemaker, MD (AΩA, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1983)

Jolene Singh , Class of 2025, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Assessment of HER2 tumor evolution in breast cancer patients with operable brain metastases

Mentor: Nelson Moss, MD

Councilor: Jason M. Lazar, MD, MPH (AΩA, SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine, 1987)

Avi Sura , Class of 2026, Albany Medical College

The Role of Androgens in a Mouse Model of Multi-Etiology Dementia

Mentor: Kristen Zuloaga, PhD

Councilor: Jason Mouzakes, MD (AΩA, Albany Medical College, 1994)

Jade Tso , Class of 2025, University of California Davis School of Medicine

Gastric Cancer in Roatán, Honduras: Feasibility of a Symptomatic Screening Program and Endoscopy Capacity Assessment for Early Detection of Gastric Cancer in Roatán, Honduras

Mentor: Cameron E. Gaskill, MD, MPH (AΩA, University of Washington School of Medicine, 2012)

Councilor: W. Suzanne Eidson-Ton, MD, MS (AΩA, University of California Davis School of Medicine, 2013, Faculty)

Oraya Vesvoranan , Class of 2025, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College

Tissue-Engineered Electrospun Scaffolds to Induce Human Skin Attachment and Expansion

Mentor: Katherine Hixon, PhD

Councilor: Nancy J. McNulty, MD (AΩA, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, 1994)

Nafisa Wara, Class of 2025, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles

Development of patient-centered decision support to improve pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) decision-making among pregnant and postpartum women in Cape Town, South Africa

Mentor: Risa Hoffman MD, MPH (AΩA, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, 2000) & Dvora Joseph Davey, PhD, MPH

Councilor: Jessica Beth O’Connell, MD (AΩA, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, 2000)

Eric Wong , Class of 2025, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Investigating the Role of B7-H3 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Mentor: Trisha Wise-Draper, MD, PhD (AΩA, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 2010)

Councilor: Estrelita Dixon, MD (AΩA, Howard University College of Medicine, 1989)

David Wu, Class of 2026, University of Illinois College of Medicine

Profiling the loading and release efficacy of dexamethasone loaded drug encapsulated carbon (DECON)

Mentor: Deepak Shukla, PhD

Councilor: Jennifer I. Lim, MD (AΩA, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 1984)

The recipients of the 2022 fellowships are:

Siddharth Balaji , Class of 2024, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Influence of Strut Microporosity on Bone Conduction in Microsphere-Based Bone Tissue Engineering Scaffolds Mentor: Stefan Lohfeld, PhD Councilor: John Foxworth, PharmD (AΩA, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2005, Faculty)

Nolan Brown , (AΩA, University of California Irvine School of Medicine, 2022) Class of 2023, University of California Irvine School of Medicine cfDNA Multi-Platform Analysis for Early Detection of GBM Mentor: Ahmed Mohyeldin, MD, PhD Councilor: Ranjan Gupta, MD (AΩA, Albany Medical College, 1992)

Shreya Budhiraja , Class of 2025, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Elucidating the Role of Retrograde Trafficking as a Driver of Chemoresistance in Glioblastoma Mentor: Atique Ahmed, PhD Councilor: Shilajit D. Kundu, MD (AΩA, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2000)

Woo Yul Byun , Class of 2023, The Ohio State University College of Medicine Optimization of a Customizable 3D Printed Bioreactor for the Creation of Partially Decellularized Tracheal Allografts Mentor: Tendy Chiang, MD Councilor: Sheryl Pfeil, MD (AΩA, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 1984)

Kristin Chancellor , Class of 2024, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine Bone Marrow Aspirate with Allograft Cancellous Chips versus Cortical Autograft or RIA in the Treatment of Long Bone Nonunions Mentor: Jonathan Quade, MD Councilor: Silvio H. Litovsky, MD (AΩA, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, 2014, Faculty)

Shuyi Chen , Class of 2024, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Signal Intensity as a Novel Imaging Biomarker for Predicting Glioblastoma Progression in Surgically Resected Patients: An Opportunity for Early Intervention and Salvage Therapy Mentor: Na Tosha Gatson, MD, PhD Councilor: Margrit Shoemaker, MD (AΩA, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1983)

Christopher Cheng , Class of 2025, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Head-to-Head Comparison of Vision Tests Integrated into a Virtual Reality Technology Against their Clinical Analogues Mentor: James Chelnis, MD Councilor: Carrie Ernst, MD (AΩA, Weill Cornell Medical College, 2001)

Alexander Cheung , Class of 2023, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Federated Machine Learning for Intracranial Hemorrhage Detection: A Paradigm for Seamless Multi-Institutional Collaboration Mentor: Eric Oermann, MD Councilor: Linda Tewksbury, MD (AΩA, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 1990)

Felix Chin , Class of 2024, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Investigating the Immune Composition of Cutaneous Lesions in Lupus and Dermatomyositis Using a Re-iterative Approach of Machine Learning and Manual Gating on Highly Multiplexed Mass Cytometry Data Mentor: Victoria Werth, MD Councilor: Sharon A. Lewis, MD (AΩA, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2005)

Andrew Del Colle , Class of 2025, Drexel University College of Medicine The Effect of Cell- Specific Serotonin Reuptake Transporter Knockouts on the Brain-Gut Axis: Novel Implications for the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression Mentor: Kara G. Margolis, MD Councilor: Kathleen F. Ryan, MD (AΩA, Drexel University College of Medicine [formerly Hahnemann University], 1994)

Peter Delaney , Class of 2023, (AΩA, University of Michigan Medical School, 2023) University of Michigan Medical School Measuring the Effectiveness of Three Instructional Interventions for Prehospital Cervical Spinal Immobilization by Laypeople: A Randomized Clinical Trial Jaimo Ahn, MD, PhD (AΩA, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 2020, Faculty) Councilor: Dee E. Fenner, MD (AΩA, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, 1984)

Riley Driscoll , Class of 2024, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Enhancing Glioblastoma Chemosensitivity to Temozolomide Using a Repurposed Non-Canonical NF-κB Inhibitor Mentor: Bakhtiar Yamini, MD Councilor: Daniel W. Golden, MD (AΩA, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2006)

Kulsoom Durrani , Class of 2025, Penn State College of Medicine Therapeutic Effects of Pure Cannabinoids and Natural Hemp Oils in an In-Vitro Osteoarthritis Model Mentor: Fadia Kamal, PharmD, PhD Councilor: Ian R. Schreibman, MD (AΩA, Penn State College of Medicine, 2008, Faculty)

Peter Eckard , Class of 2024, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Investigating the Role of MHC-II Mediated Antigen Presentation in the Immune Response Following Cochlear Implantation Mentor: Marlan R. Hansen, MD (AΩA, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 1994) Councilor: Christopher S. Cooper, MD (AΩA, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, 1990)

Meredith Hengy, Class of 2023 (AΩA, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2022) Wayne State University School of Medicine The Utility of Battlefield Acupuncture for Easing Postoperative Pain in Mohs Surgery Mentor: Steven Daveluy, MD (AΩA, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2008) Councilor: Michael T White, MD (AΩA, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 1990)

Bryson Hewins , Class of 2023 (AΩA, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, 2022) Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine Neuronal-Derived Extracellular Vesicles May Facilitate Adenosine Mediated Neuroprotective Effects in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study Mentor: J. Kent Werner, MD, PhD Councilor: Laura C. Tilley, MD (AΩA, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2010)

Jacob A. Jordan , Class of 2024, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine Optimizing Adaptive Proton Therapy to Abdominal and Pelvic Tumors in Pediatric Patients Mentor: Chia-ho Hua, PhD Councilor: Harris L. Cohen, MD (AΩA, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 1997, Alumni)

Paarth Kapadia , Class of 2023, Baylor College of Medicine Characteristics and Disparities of Emergency Presentation of Colorectal and Lung Cancer in the US: An Epidemiological Investigation of Diagnostic Quality in EHR-Derived Data Traber Davis Giardina, PhD, MSW Councilor: Amy Schutt, MD (AΩA, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, 2009)

Alexander Karius , Class of 2024, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine An Epigenetic Switch Governing Skin Regeneration Mentor: Sashank Reddy, MD, PhD Councilor: Joann N. Bodurtha, MD, MPH (AΩA, Yale University School of Medicine, 1979)

Juliana Kim , Class of 2024, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Characterizing Fatty Acid Metabolism Alterations in Human BRAF Mutant Melanomas to Identify Novel Therapeutic Vulnerabilities Mentor: Jennifer G. Gill, MD, PhD Councilor: Kevin W. Klein, MD (AΩA, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 1981)

Joshua Kim , Class of 2024, College of Medicine and Life Sciences University of Toledo Promoting Bone Formation by 14-3-3ζ in Rodent Rheumatoid Arthritis Model Mentor: Ritu Chakravarti, PhD Councilor: Paul L. Schaefer, MD, PhD (AΩA, College of Medicine and Life Sciences University of Toledo, 2004)

Jenna Koenig , Class of 2025, Indiana University School of Medicine MDM2 and AKT Inhibition to Improve Temozolomide Sensitivity in Glioblastoma: Evaluation of P53-Mediated DNA Damage Mechanisms Mentor: Karen Pollok, PhD Councilor: Richard Gunderman, MD, PhD (AΩA, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 1992)

Annet Kuruvilla , Class of 2023, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Health Disparities in Accessing Melanoma Surgical and Medical Treatments Mentors: A. Laurie Shroyer, PhD & Tara L. Huston, MD (AΩA, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, 2001) Councilor: Jack Fuhrer, MD (AΩA, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, 1997)

Kathy Le , Class of 2024, University of Texas Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine Stress and Obesity in the Face of COVID-19 among Latinxs Varying in Immigration Status Mentor: Luz Garcini, PhD, MPH Councilor: Lilian Nguyen, MD (AΩA, University of Texas Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine, 2014)

Alan K. Li , Class of 2024, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles Bacteriophage-derived Endolysin as Antimicrobials in Orthopaedic Implant-related Infections Mentor: Nicholas M. Bernthal, MD (AΩA, Weill Cornell Medical College, 2006) Councilor: Jessica O’Connell, MD (AΩA, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, 2000)

Julia May , Class of 2024, University of Illinois College of Medicine Utilizing Optical Coherence Tomography to Enhance the Diagnosis and Treatment of Malignant Melanoma Mentor: Kamran Avanaki, PhD, Maria Tsoukas, MD, PhD Councilor: Jennifer I. Lim, MD (AΩA, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 1984)

Darrian McAfee , Class of 2025, University of Maryland School of Medicine LDHA and KATP Channels Forms the Link Between Metabolism and Epilepsy Mentor: Alexander Ksendzovsky, MD, PhD Councilors: Donna L. Parker, MD (AΩA, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1999, Alumni)

Valerie Melson , Class of 2023, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Outcomes Associated with Combined Breast and Salpingo-Oophorectomy Procedures Mentor: Nho (Bill) Tran, MD Councilor: Carola A.S. Arndt, MD (AΩA, Boston University School of Medicine, 1978)

Manish Narasimman , Class of 2024, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Evaluation of Bacteria in a Novel In Vitro Biofilm Model of Penile Prosthesis Mentor: Ranjith Ramasamy, MD (AΩA, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 2022, Alumni) Councilor: Christine T. Dinh, MD (AΩA, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2008)

Jacob S. Nasser , Class of 2023, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Role of System and Provider-Based Factors on Breast Reconstruction Outcomes: Identifying Racial Disparities, Adherence to Guidelines, and Effect of Interhospital Competition on Care Mentor: Kevin C. Chung, MD Councilor: Alan G. Wasserman, MD (AΩA, MCP Hahnemann [Allegheny University], 1972)

Albert Ng , Class of 2024, University of Washington School of Medicine Development of a Low-Cost Virtual Reality System for At-Home Healthcare Applications Mentor: Erin Miller, MD (AΩA, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 2012) Councilor: Douglas S. Paauw, MD (AΩA, University of Michigan Medical School, 1983)

Vera Ong , Class of 2024, John A. Burns School of Medicine University of Hawaii Utilization of Small Molecule EMP2 Inhibitors for Meningioma Therapy Mentor: Isaac Yang, MD (AΩA, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, 2004) Councilor: Jill Omori, MD (AΩA, John A. Burns School of Medicine University of Hawaii, 1995)

Kayla Prezelski , Class of 2024, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Enhanced Radiation Therapy Outcome Prediction Using Artificial Intelligence in Patients with Cranial Metastatic Breast Cancer Mentor: Åse Ballangrud-Popovic, PhD Councilor: Chad S. Miller, MD (AΩA, Tulane University School of Medicine, 2007, Resident)

Rohan Rao , Class of 2024, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Identifying Unique Glioblastoma Endothelial Factors for High-Fidelity Focused Ultrasound Delivery of RNA Nanoparticles Mentors: Soma Sengupta, PhD & Daniel Pomeranz Krummel, PhD Councilor: Estrelita Dixon, MD (AΩA, Howard University College of Medicine, 1989)

Hashim Shaikh , Class of 2024, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Novel Use of a mHealth Integrated Knee Brace Device for Remote Rehabilitation Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Mentor: Thomas G. Myers, MD (AΩA, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 2005) Councilor: Jane Liesveld, MD (AΩA, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, 1979)

Rami Shaker , Class of 2024, University of Minnesota Medical School Predictive Model Development of Glioblastoma for Patient-Specific Prognosis and Therapeutic Intervention Mentor: Christopher Wilke, MD, PhD Councilor: Charles Billington, MD (AΩA, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 1978)

Faariah Shakil , Class of 2024, New York Medical College Dissecting the NSIP Pattern on Chest CT Mentor: Mary M. Salvatore, MD, MBA Councilor: William Frishman, MD (AΩA, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1978, Faculty)

Brandon Shin , Class of 2025, Loma Linda University School of Medicine Association between Social Vulnerability Indexes and Surgically Underserved Areas in the Inland Empire Mentor: Marti Baum, MD (AΩA, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2012, Alumni) Councilor: Danny Wongworawat, MD (AΩA, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 1996)

Manish Singh , Class of 2025, Albany Medical College Puberty Onset and the Development of Medial Amygdala Kiss1 Expression Mentor: Shannon Stephens, PhD Councilor: Alan S. Boulos, MD (AΩA, Albany Medical College, 1993)

Dharshan Sivaraj , Class of 2025, Stanford University School of Medicine Inhibiting Rac2 Signaling to Reduce Pathologic Foreign Body Response Around Biomedical Implants Mentor: Geoffrey C. Gurtner, MD (AΩA, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, 1989) Councilor: Suzann Pershing, MD, MS (AΩA, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, 2005)

Armin Tavakkoli , Class of 2024, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth University Evaluating the Therapeutic Potential of FLASH Irradiation in Brain Tumor Treatment Mentor: P. Jack Hoopes, DVM, PhD Councilor: Nancy J. McNulty, MD (AΩA, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth University, 1994)

Carolyn Wilson , Class of 2023, Boston University School of Medicine Assessing Immigrant Health Paradox by Determining Severity and Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Different Generations of Immigrants Mentor: Michael Bernard Cohen, MD (AΩA, Boston University School of Medicine, 2014, Resident) Councilor: James Holsapple, MD (AΩA, SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine, 2004, Faculty)

Amy Wu , Class of 2025, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Mechanism of TMEM16A Antagonism Mediated Prevention of -adrenoreceptor Desensitization in Airway Smooth Muscle Mentor: Charles W. Emala, MD, MS Councilor: Dawn M. Wahezi, MD, MS (AΩA, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2005)

The 49 recipients of the 2021 fellowships are:

William Abi Antoun , Class of 2022, American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine

Novel Approach to Cardiac Ablation Post Myocardial Infarction

Mentor: Marwan M. Refaat, MD (AΩA, American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine, 2003)    

Pooja Agrawal , Class of 2023, University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Factors That Influence Breast Cancer Screening Compliance Among African American Women

Mentor: Lorraine  Reitzel, PhD     

Councilor: Lisa R. Farmer, MD (AΩA, University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine, 2001)

Faris Ali , Class of 2024, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Regulation of Bone Morphogenic Protein 6 Signaling to Hepcidin by Forms of Transferrin

Mentor: Robert E. Fleming, MD (AΩA, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1984)

Councilor: Chad S. Miller, MD (AΩA, Tulane University School of Medicine, 2007)

Ma rie Altendahl , Class of 2023, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles

Investigation of Cytokine Profiles and Cell-mediated Immune Responses in COVID-19 Positive Mother-Infant Dyads

Mentor: Yalda Afshar, MD, PhD 

Councilor: Jessica O’Connell, MD (AΩA, University of Texas McGovern  Medical School, 2000)

Barrett Anderies , Class of 2022, Mayo Medical School 

Machine learning and radiomics for hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence prediction

Mentor: Bradley Erickson, MD, PhD

Councilor: Carola Arndt, MD (AΩA, Boston University School of Medicine, 1978)

Vivienne Au , Class of 2022, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Prediction of speech, swallowing, and quality of life in oral cavity cancer patients

Mentor: Mark A.Varvares, MD (AΩA, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1986)

Taylor Badger , Class of 2023, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Identification of unique GI and GU microbial signatures in ovarian cancer patients

Mentor: Andrea Braundmeier-Fleming, PhD

Councilor: Andrew Varney, MD (AΩA, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 1988)

Shiva Balasubramanian , Class of 2024, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Copy Number Alterations as Biomarkers for Localized Prostate Cancer Progression to Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

Mentor: Benyi Li, MD, PhD   

Councilor: John Foxworth, Pharm D (AΩA, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2005)

Jonathan Bao , Class of 2024, Albany Medical College

Effect of low intensity pulsed focused ultrasound on neuronal activity in pain processing regions of the brain

Mentor: Julie G. Pilitsis, MD, PhD (AΩA, Albany Medical College, 2017)

Councilor: Alan S. Boulos, MD (AΩA, Albany Medical College, 1993)

Drew Bergman , Class of 2024, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College

Investigating determinants of human gene regulation through systematic studies of enhancer-promoter compatibility

Mentor: Jesse Engreitz, PhD

Geoffrey Bocobo,  Class of 2023, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Exploring the relationship between circulating cytokine levels, genetic background, and lifestyle/health factors in the context of predisposition to breast cancer

Mentor: Christine B. Ambrosone, PhD

Councilor: Frank Schimpfhauser, PhD (AΩA, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 1993)

James Brogan , Class of 2022, Albert Einstein College of Medicine 

Applying Long Short-Term Memory to Predict onset of worsening Organ Failure in Hospitalized Patients Using Time Series Data from Electronic Health Records

Mentor: Michelle Ng Gong, MD, MS     

Councilor: Ellie Schoenbaum, MD (AΩA, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1979)

Daniel Bujnowski,  Class of 2024, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Outcomes of Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) in Patients with Perioperative Thrombocytopenia

Mentor: Nicholas Brown, MD    

Eric Chalif , Class of 2022, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

A Comparative Analysis of The Immunological Microenvironment Between Murine Glioma Models And Human Glioblastoma

Mentor: Manish Aghi, MD, PhD     

Councilor: Alan Wasserman, MD (AΩA, Drexel University College of Medicine [formerly Hahnemann University], 1972)

Nina Cheng , Class of 2024, Drexel University College of Medicine

Profiling the amino acid transporter landscape at the blood-brain tumor barrier using multiplexed immunofluorescence

Mentor: John Y.K. Lee, MD, MSCE (AΩA, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1998)

Arya Dadhania , Class of 2023, University of Illinois College of Medicine

Novel Deep Learning Model for Identification of Lung and Colon Cancer Using Histopathological Images

Mentor: Tushar N. Patel, MD, Anuj Tiwari, PhD 

Aditya Devarakonda , Class of 2023, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

A Quantitative Approach to the Indication of Modified Barium Swallow Studies in Infants with Dysphagia

Mentor: J. Drew Prosser, MD (AΩA, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2007)     

Councilors: Samuel C. Macomson, MD (AΩA, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 1997),

Natasha M. Savage, MD (AΩA, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2015)

Ashley Diaz , Class of 2024, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Characterization of the immunogenicity of donor lungs maintained on ex vivo organ perfusion in comparison to conventional cold storage

Mentor: Maria Lucia Madariaga, MD

Councilor: Daniel W. Golden, MD, MHPE (AΩA, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2006)

Rohit Gupta , (AΩA, Baylor College of Medicine, 2021), Class of 2022, Baylor College of Medicine

Overcoming Chemoresistance by pursuing targetable vulnerabilities in IKZF1-deleted B lymphoblastic leukemia

Mentor: Rachel Rau, MD  ( The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2003), Margaret A. Goodell, PhD

Councilor: Daniel C. Chelius, Jr., MD (AΩA, Baylor College of Medicine, 2004)

Gideon Harianja , Class of 2023, Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Telemedicine for Pediatric Urological Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mentor: Joshua D. Chamberlin, MD (AΩA, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2012)

Jessica Herrmann , Class of 2024, Stanford University School of Medicine

3D Printing of a Human-Scale Cardiac Biopump

Mentor: Mark A. Skylar-Scott, PhD

Alexander Hornung , Class of 2023, Rush Medical College of Rush University

Detection of Cutibacterium acnes infection within periprosthetic tissue associated with total shoulder arthroplasty

Mentor: Robin Pourzal, PhD, Grant E. Garrigues, MD

Councilor: Edward F. Hollinger, MD, PhD (AΩA, Rush Medical College of Rush University, 2000)

Joseph Kim , Class of 2022, Tulane University School of Medicine

Unraveling the potential role of novel microRNAs in the pathogenesis of Peyronie’s disease

Mentor: Wayne Hellstrom, MD  (AΩA,  Tulane University School of Medicine, 2013), Omer Raheem, MD

Councilor: Bernard M. Jaffe, MD (AΩA, New York University School of Medicine, 1963)

David Kolin , Class of 2022, Weill Cornell Medical College

Demographic and Occupational Risk Factors for Osteoarthritis: Analysis of a Prospective Cohort of over 500,000 Participants

Mentor: Olivier Elemento, PhD    

Councilor: O. Wayne Isom, MD (AΩA, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 1965

Abigayle Kraus , Class of 2023, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Defining the role of endothelin-1 in hyperoxia-induced kidney damage

Mentor: Carmen De Miguel, PhD

Councilor: Silvio H. Litovsky, MD (AΩA, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, 2014)

Gene Lamanilao , Class of 2023, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Role of Mitochondrial Transplantation in Enhancing Liver Regeneration Following Partial Hepatectomy

Mentor: Amandeep Bajwa, PhD, James D. Eason, MD    

Councilor: Harris L. Cohen, MD (AΩA, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 1997)

Krista Lamorie-Foote , Class of 2022, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

Toll-like Receptor-4 Mediates the Inflammatory Response to Diesel Exhaust Particulate Matter and Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion

Mentor: William J. Mack, MD (AΩA, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2001)

Councilor: Eric P. Hsieh, MD (AΩA, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, 2009)

Jacob Lang , Class of 2023, College of Medicine and Life Sciences University of Toledo

Addressing Transplant Disparities in Underserved Populations: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Living Donor Kidney Transplantation Compared to Hemodialysis in the Eastern Caribbean

Mentor: Obi Ekwenna, MD     

Councilor:  Donna Ailport Woodson, MD  (AΩA, College of Medicine and Life Sciences University of Toledo, 2010)

Jennifer Lee , Class of 2023, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

A machine learning approach to optimizing dynamic individualized treatment regimes for patients with vertebral osteomyelitis and discitis (VOD)

Mentor: Brenton Pennicooke, MD, MS     

Councilor: Allyson R. Zazulia, MD (AΩA, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1994)

Daniel Lee , Class of 2022, Morehouse School of Medicine

Impact of functional handheld ocular ERG on predicting systemic diabetic complications

Mentor: April Y. Maa, MD (AΩA, Baylor College of Medicine, 2004)

Councilor: Adesoji Oderinde, MD (AΩA, Morehouse School of Medicine, 2000)

Thomas Li , Class of 2024, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Human Langerhans cell function in systemic lupus erythematosus photosensitivity

Mentor: Theresa Lu, MD, PhD    

Councilor: Carrie L. Ernst, MD (AΩA, Weill Cornell Medical College, 2001)

Julia Ma , Class of 2023, SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine

The impact of nanoformulated chemically-modified tetracycline on the development of ARDS and subsequent AKI in a murine model of LPS-induced ALI

Mentor: Qinghe Meng, MD

Councilor: Lynn M. Cleary, MD (AΩA, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 1978)

Sarah Makhani , Class of 2022, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University

Racial Disparities in Clinical Management and Outcomes of Gunshot Wound Related Injuries in the United States

Mentor: Ruchika Goel, MD, MPH     

Danielle McAuliffe , Class of 2023, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Predicting seizure trajectories using Interictal Epileptiform Discharge Patterns and Functional Connectivity to Different Propagation Zones

Mentor: Kareem Zaghloul, MD, PhD, Julio Chapeton, PhD

Councilor: Amy J. Goldberg, MD (AΩA, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1987)

Julia Metzger , Class of 2023, New York University School of Medicine

Association of fetal left ventricular size on echocardiography with outcomes in congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Mentor: Jason C. Fisher, MD (AΩA, Boston University School of Medicine, 2003), Sandra S. Tomita, MD

Councilor: Linda Tewksbury, MD (AΩA, New York University School of Medicine, 199

Abigail Meyers , Class of 2023, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Transcriptional Analysis for Predictive Biomarkers of Tissue Injury in Ex Vivo Normothermic Limb Perfusion

Mentor:  Bahar Bassiri Gharb, MD, PhD

Councilor: Jonathan Fanaroff, MD, JD (AΩA, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1998)

Matthew Miyamoto , Class of 2024, University of Maryland School of Medicine 

Uncovering the role of RTTN in impaired cardiomyocyte maturation-related cDCM

Mentor: Charles C. Hong, MD, PhD     

Councilor: Erin L. Giudice, MD (AΩA, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2006),  Zaineb Hassan Makhzoumi, MD, MPH (AΩA,  University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2007), Donna L. Parker, MD (AΩA, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1999)

Amelie Nkodo , Class of 2024, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Technology Enabled Primary Care During COVID-19

Mentor: Rebecca S. Etz, PhD

Councilor: Susan R. DiGiovanni, MD (AΩA, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 1984)

Meghana Noonavath , Class of 2024, University of Washington School of Medicine

Assessment of Muscle Quality using Skeletal Muscle Gauge as a Novel Prognostic Factor in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Mentor: Sarah P. Psutka, MD, MS    

Janice Ong , Class of 2023, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Prediction of Vision-Threatening Complications in Moderate and Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography

Mentor: Amani A. Fawzi , MD

Councilor: Shilajit D. Kundu, MD (AΩA, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2000)

Vikram Puram , Class of 2022, University of Minnesota Medical School

A Novel Mechanism of White Blood Cell Death in Microtubule-Stabilizing Chemotherapy

Mentor: Erdem Tabdanov, PhD

Haya Raef , Class of 2022, Tufts University School of Medicine

Understanding the role of IFN signaling in the pathogenesis of depression and anxiety in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus using murine models

Mentor: Jillian Richmond, PhD

Councilor: Amy L. Lee, MD, (AΩA, Tufts University School of Medicine, 2002)

Samuel Short , Class of 2023, The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont

Endothelial Markers and Incident Chronic Kidney Disease

Mentor: Mary Cushman, MD, MSc, Katharine Cheung, MD, PhD 

Councilor: Marie B. Sandoval, MD (AΩA, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 1995)

Benjamin Shou , Class of 2024, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Characterization of coronary atherosclerotic plaques from ultra-high-resolution computed tomography angiography and its utility in assessing coronary artery disease

Councilor: Joann N. Bodurtha, MD, MPH (AΩA, Yale University School of Medicine, 1979)

Max Skibber , Class of 2024, University of Texas McGovern Medical School

Mechanotransduction of Therapeutic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for Improved Immunomodulation

Mentor: Charles S. Cox, MD (AΩA, University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine, 1992)   

Councilor: Eugene Boisaubin, MD (AΩA, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, 1970)

Phoebe Um , Class of 2022, The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Esophageal Dysfunction Post-Lung Transplantation

Mentor: Gokulakrishnan Balasubramanian, MD,  

YuChia (Timmy) Wang , Class of 2024, Eastern Virginia Medical School

Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: Complications Stratified by Arthroplasty Type

Mentor: Brian Werner, MD

Councilor: Rebecca Britt, MD (AΩA, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 1998)

Grace Wei , Class of 2023, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

Best Practices for Melanoma Detection in a Multi-Modal Next-Generation Access-Centered Integrated Teledermatology Community Care Network

Mentor: James M. Grichnik, MD, PhD

Brandon White , Class of 2022, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Prenatal CRISPR-Base editing to correct genetic lung disease

Mentor: William H. Peranteau , MD    

Councilor: Sharon A. Lewis, MD (AΩA, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2005)

The 55 recipients of the 2020 fellowships are:

Faisal Ahmad , Class of 2023, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 

Targeting microbial nanomachines to prevent indwelling medical device infections 

Mentor: William H. McCoy IV, MD, PhD     

Councilor: Morton E. Smith, MD (AΩA, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1959)

Lorry E. Aitkens , Class of 2023, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University 

Effect of keratinocyte differentiation on AQP3 acetylation in human and mice keratinocytes 

Mentor: Wendy Bollag, PhD     

Councilor: Laura D. Carbone, MD, MS (AΩA, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1989)

Sarah Bhattacharjee , Class of 2022, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine 

The impact of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on musculoskeletal healing 

Mentor: Lewis Shi, MD, Jason Strelzow, MD     

Councilor: Adam Cifu, MD (AΩA, Weill Cornell Medical College, 1993)

Elias Bou Farhat , Class of 2022, American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine 

Human Monocyte Derived Microglia Like Cells (MDMi): Differential Marker Expression and Cytokine Profile in Multiple Sclerosis 

Mentor: Samia Joseph Khoury, MD (AΩA, American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine, 1984) 

Arpan Chakraborty , Class of 2021, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 

Investigating the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation on glioblastoma multiforme in vitro 

Mentor:   Chad A. Glenn, MD (AΩA, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 2017) 

Councilor: Annie Moreau, MD (AΩA, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 2006)

Victor Chen , Class of 2023, The Ohio State University College of Medicine 

The Role of PRMT5 in Pathogenesis of T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma 

Mentor: Robert Baiocchi, MD, PhD 

William Chen , Class of 2023, Saint Louis University School of Medicine 

Role of dietary iron accumulation on ketone metabolism in diabetic retinopathy 

Mentor: Jaya Gnana-Prakasam, PhD

Councilor: Chad Miller, MD (AΩA, Tulane University School of Medicine, 2007)

Emily Coker , Class of 2021, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles  Dance for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a therapeutic intervention to improve motor ability, perceived physical competence, and self-efficacy 

Mentor: Rujuta Wilson, MD     

Councilor: Jessica O’Connell, MD (AΩA, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, 2000)

Katherine Cook , Class of 2021, University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine 

Clinical Outcomes and Cost of Care after Massive Blood Transfusion during hospitalization for delivery at a tertiary care hospital 

Mentor: Rovnat Babazade, MD     

Brendan Crabb , Class of 2022, University of Utah School of Medicine 

Development of a Deep Learning Model for Motion Correction in Digital Subtraction Angiography  Mentor: Frederic Noo, PhD,  Gabriel Fine, MD (AΩA, University of Washington School of Medicine, 2014) Councilor: Robert O. Hoffman, MD (AΩA, University of Utah School of Medicine, 1981)

Hannah Cutshall,  Class of 2022, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine 

Transcriptomic characterization of multiple myeloma  

Mentor: Elizabeth E. Brown, PhD, MPH     

Coleman Dennis , Class of 2022, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Medicine  Socioeconomic Factors and Brachytherapy in Gynecological Cancers  

Mentor: Gary Lewis, MD     

Councilor: Molly M. Gathright, MD (AΩA, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, 2003)

Siddhant Dogra,  Class of 2021, New York University School of Medicine 

Highly-Temporally-Resolved 4D MR Angiography Using Flexible Compressed Sensing and Golden-Angle Radial Sparse Parallel (GRASP) MRI Characterization of parametric and non-parametric neuroimaging features flow, perfusion, metabolism, and viability 

Mentor: Seena Dehkharghani, MD    

Councilor: Linda Tewksbury, MD (AΩA, New York University School of Medicine, 1990)

Grace Ferri , Class of 2022, Boston University School of Medicine 

Novel Cocrystallization of Apolipoprotein A-I with Butyric Acid 

Mentor: David Atkinson, PhD     

Councilor: James Holsapple, MD (AΩA, SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine, 2004)

Kayla Holston , Class of 2023, Sidney Kimmel Medical College 

Strategic Design Development for Malawian Public Health Center Labor and Delivery Suites 

Mentor: Meghan Gannon, PhD, MPH

Councilor: Clara Callahan, MD (AΩA, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 1993)

James Hu , Class of 2023, University of California Irvine School of Medicine 

Harnessing Machine Learning to Personalize Cleft Lip Markings  

Mentor: Raj Vyas, MD (AΩA, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, 2006) 

Brian Huang , Class of 2023, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 

Correlating Antigen Expression in Glioblastoma Organoids with response to CAR T Immunotherapy 

Mentor: Hongjun Song, PhD     

Councilor: Jon B. Morris, MD (AΩA, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 1998)

Katherine Jensen , Class of 2022, University of Texas Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine 

Association of Social Risk Factors and Frailty on Surgical Outcomes after Vascular Procedures 

Mentor: Paula Shireman, MD, MS, MBA

Councilor: Elizabeth Reed Hanson, MD (AΩA, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 2007)

Samir Kamat , Class of 2023, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 

Perspectives on Managing Hepatitis C among those Recently Released from Incarceration in New Jersey: A Qualitative Study 

Mentor: Joel Cantor, ScD    

Councilor: Carrie Ernst, MD (AΩA, Weill Cornell Medical College, 2001)

Elina Kapoor , Class of 2022, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences 

The Prevalence of Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL) in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: Is there a benefit in routine audiometric screening?  

Mentor: Ashkan Monfared, MD    

Councilor: Alan Wasserman, MD (AΩA, MCP Hahnemann (Allegheny University), 1972)

Christine Kohn , Class of 2021, University of Connecticut School of Medicine 

Characterizing Safety and Efficacy in Patients with Cancer-Associated Thromboembolism 

Mentor: Molly A. Brewer, DVM, MD, MS (AΩA, SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine, 1990) 

Councilor: Kevin D. Dieckhaus, MD (AΩA, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 1991)

Manish Kuchakulla , Class of 2021, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 

Targeting the Tumor Microenvironment with Nitric Oxide and CSF1R Inhibitor Combination Therapy in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Mentor: Ranjith Ramasamy, MD     

Councilor: Alex J. Mechaber, MD (AΩA, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 1998)

Maxwell Lee , Class of 2022, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 

A Phase III, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial to Investigate the Effect of a Perioperative Analgesia Protocol on Postoperative Opioid Usage and Pain Control in Patients Undergoing Major Head and Neck Cancer Surgery Requiring Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction 

Mentor: Jamie Ku, MD    

KieuYen Luu , Class of 2021, University of California Davis School of Medicine 

Anatomic Predictors of Vision Decline in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema with Good Visual Acuity  

Mentor: Glenn Yiu, MD, PhD    

Councilor: W. Suzanne Eidson-Ton, MD, MS (AΩA, University of California Davis School of Medicine, 2013)

Racheed Mani , Class of 2022, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University 

A post-surgical, second-stage laser ablation of tumor margins to treat glioblastoma multiforme (GB)  

Mentor: Charles B. Mikell, MD (AΩA, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2009) 

Councilor: Jack Fuhrer, MD (AΩA, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, 1997)

Justin McCallen , Class of 2021, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine 

A Novel Target to Alleviate Immunotherapy-Related Colitis 

Mentor: Li V. Yang, PhD     

Councilor: Danielle Walsh, MD (AΩA, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 1994)

Ahneesh Mohanty , Class of 2022, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School 

The DNND II Study: A 10-Year Follow-up on a Randomized Controlled Double-Blinded Prospective Study on the Effect of Lower Extremity Nerve Decompression on Pain and Neurophysiology in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Mentor: Shai Rozen, MD     

Councilor: Kevin Klein, MD (AΩA, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 1981)

Samantha Moore , Class of 2023, Medical College of Wisconsin

Selective Modulation of Attentional Subprocesses using High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation: Future Applications to Chemobrain  

Mentor: Priyanka  Shah-Basak, PhD     

Councilor: Michael Lund, MD (AΩA, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, 1996)

Christine Park , Class of 2022, Duke University School of Medicine 

Development of a Novel Epilepsy Therapy: Interneuron Transplantation into Human Epileptic Tissue Specimens  Mentor: Derek Southwell, MD, PhD     

Councilor: Edward G. Buckley, MD (AΩA, Duke University School of Medicine, 1994)

You Jeong (Julie) Park , Class of 2023,  University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine 

T-regulatory cells confer anti-inflammation against stroke-induced white matter injury 

Mentor: Cesario Borlongan, PhD, MA     

Anand Patel , Class of 2022, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 

Cervical Spine Injuries: A Prospective Study of Mandatory Swallow Testing at a Single Center 

Mentor: Dr. Suguna Pappu, MD, PhD    

Councilor: Vikram C. Prabhu, MD, MS (AΩA, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 2009)

Manish Patel , Class of 2022, University of Illinois College of Medicine 

Wireless, Battery-Free, Fully-Implantable Thermal Sensors for Monitoring Organ Transplant Health and Immune Assessment of a Rodent Model 

Mentor: John A. Rogers, PhD, MS     

Councilor: Jessica Hanks, MD (AΩA, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2002)

Rajan Patel , Class of 2021, Baylor College of Medicine 

Modelling glioblastoma in a novel rapidly all-inducible 3-D neural network

Mentor: Robert Krencik, PhD     

Keyan Peterson , Class of 2022, Wake Forest School of Medicine 

Creation of a translational animal model of sporadic cerebral arteriovenous malformations: A murine neurovascular-specific endothelial KRASG12D mutation model 

Mentor: Stacey Quintero Wolfe, MD (AΩA, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2001) 

Councilor: Michael S. Cartwright, MD, MS (AΩA, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2002)

Elina E. Pliakos  , Class of 2022, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 

The Cost-Effectiveness of Cephazolin compared to nafcillin for the treatment of methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia 

Mentor: Eleftherios Mylonakis, MD, PhD     

Councilor: Michael Zdon, MD (AΩA, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, 1991)

Adrian Rodrigues , Class of 2023, Stanford University School of Medicine 

Studying the Anti-Tumor Effects of Microglial Depletion and Repopulation in a Murine Glioma Model  

Mentor:   Melanie Hayden-Gephart, MD, MAS

Diana Rubio , Class of 2021, University of Minnesota Medical School 

Stroke in Minorities: A Retrospective Observational Study 

Mentor: Haitham Hussein, MD, MSc     

Michelle Santoso , Class of 2023, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine  Mitochondria-Containing Extracellular Vesicles Restore Myocardial Bioenergetics 

Mentor: Phillip C.Yang, MD     

Kurt Schultz , Class of 2021, University of Massachusetts Medical School 

Discharge Opioid Prescribing Patterns After Colorectal Surgery at a Large Urban Safety-Net Hospital 

Mentor: Uma Phatak, MD, MS    

Councilor: Terence Flotte , MD (AΩA, Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Medicine, 1985)

Rohan Sehgal , Class of 2023, Drexel University College of Medicine 

Developing a Model to Devise Microbiota-Mediated Interventions for ‘Inflammaging’  

Mentor: Luigi Ferrucci, MD, PhD     

Councilor: Kathleen F. Ryan, MD (AΩA, MCP Hahnemann (Allegheny University), 1994

Natalie Smith , Class of 2023, University of Washington School of Medicine 

Investigating the Efficacy of Hemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients with Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma 

Mentor: Monica Thakar, MD, Corinne Summers, MD (AΩA, Florida State University College of Medicine, 2009) Councilor: Douglas S. Paauw, MD (AΩA, University of Michigan Medical School, 1983)

Siddhartha Srivastava , Class of 2021, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 

Use of Systemic IDO1 Inhibition in Conjunction with SRS and Local Chemotherapy for Glioblastoma 

Mentor: Michael Lim, MD (AΩA, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2019) 

Madeleine St. Peter , Class of 2022,  University of Kansas School of Medicine 

Evaluation of MiRNA in Perilymph as a Potential Biomarker for Meniere’s Disease  

Mentor: Hinrich Staecker, MD, PhD (AΩA,  Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1991) 

Councilor: Bradley E. Barth, MD (AΩA, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 1994)

Nathan Suek , Class of 2023, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons 

Single cell analysis to dissect T cell heterogeneity in colorectal cancer 

Mentor: Arnold Han, MD, PhD     

Harun Sugito , Class of 2022, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College 

Creating an Anatomically Accurate 3D Model of the Middle Ear Using Micro-CT Imaging and Soft Tissue Staining of the Temporal Bone 

Mentor: James E. Saunders, MD, MS      

Aron Sulovari , Class of 2023, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 

Clinical Utilization of Species-Specific Immunoassay for Diagnosis and Prognosis of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae in Orthopaedic Infection 

Mentor: Irvin Oh, MD     

Councilor: Jane Liesveld, MD (AΩA, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, 1979)

  Bryan Szeglin , Class of 2021, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center 

The utility of circulating tumor DNA and 3D tumoroid models of rectal cancer to prospectively investigate in vivo and ex vivo responses to chemotherapy and radiation. 

Mentor:   J. Joshua Smith, MD, PhD (AΩA, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2013)  

Councilor: Ellie  Schoenbaum, MD (AΩA, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1979)

Nicholas Tan , Class of 2023, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University 

Association between Corneal Hysteresis and Vision Loss in a Glaucomatous Hispanic Population following Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgery 

Mentor: Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD (AΩA, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 2003) 

Councilor: Michael H. Augenbraun, MD (AΩA, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 2009)

Ryan Thibodeau , Class of 2021, SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine 

Retrospective Review of Cerebrovascular Changes in Individuals Treated with Cranial Irradiation 

Mentor: Seung Hahn, MD     

Melissa Thomas , Class of 2023, Albany Medical College 

Sex Differences in Liver Pathology in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease 

Mentor: Kristen Zuloaga, PhD     

Councilor: Alan Boulos, MD (AΩA, Albany Medical College, 1993)

Thomas Vazquez , Class of 2021, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University  Delays in the Approval of Biologic Medications by Insurance Companies for Patients of Low Socioeconomic Status with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis 

Mentor: Andrea D. Maderal, MD (AΩA, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2011) 

Yamini Vyas,  Class of 2023, University of Maryland School of Medicine 

MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS)-enabled detection and measurement of circulating tumor DNA in brain tumor patients 

Mentor: Graeme Woodworth, MD,  Jeffery Winkles, PhD     

Councilor: Donna L. Parker, MD (AΩA, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1999)

Connor J. Wakefield , Class of 2021, Rush Medical College of Rush University 

Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury in Newly Admitted Septic Patients 

Mentor: Robert A. Balk, MD (AΩA, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 1993) 

Councilor: Laurie A. Proia, MD (AΩA, Rush Medical College of Rush University, 1994

Yue Zhang , Class of 2023, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 

Mechanisms of primary and acquired resistance in Merkel cell carcinoma  

Mentor: Jaehyuk  Choi, MD, PhD (AΩA, Yale University School of Medicine, 2006) 

Councilor: Shilajit Kundu, MP (AΩA, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2000)

In 1982, the board of directors of Alpha Omega Alpha established five student research fellowship awards to encourage and support student research. Since then, the awards have grown in number to more than fifty each year. The fellowship emphasizes a student-designed and ¬-intiated project with an academic mentor. Recipients of the fellowship tell us that the awards have helped them to learn about the joys of scientific and scholarly discovery, and increase their critical understanding of scholarship and research in health care and science. Many recipients of the fellowship have followed up their work as student- researchers to become physician- scientists. The student receives a $5000 award, with $1000 available for travel to a national meeting to present the research results. In 2004, the name of the fellowship program was changed to the Alpha Omega Alpha Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship awards in honor of Carolyn L. Kuckein, AΩA’s longtime administrator, who died in January 2004.

Evaluations of the fellowship proposals were made by the following reviewers:  Ralph Amato, MD; Arun Antony, MD; Carola Arndt, MD; Robert Atnip, MD; Deanna Attai, MD; Jeremiah Barondess, MD; David Bennahum, MD; John Benson, MD; Nathan Beucke, MD; Syamal Bhattacharya, PhD, CLD; Jeremy Bolin, MD; Richard Bronson, MD; John Brust, MD; Paul Bunn, MD; Richard Byyny, MD; Dick Byyny, MD, FACP; Stephen Chan, MD; James Chandler, MD, MS; Scott Christensen, MD; Sean Christensen, MD; Keith Churchwell, MD; Mark Clapper, MD; Harry Clarke, MD; Lynn Cleary, MD; Alison Conlin, MD; Paul Contorer, MD; Jack Coulehan, MD; Gregory Davis, MD; Ivor Douglas, MD; Joseph Espat, MD, MS, FACS; Lawrence Faltz, MD; Jonathan Fish, MD; Brooke French, MD; Jack Friedland, MD, FACS; Paul Gaglio, MD; James Gamble, MD; Michael Gerber, MD; Mohammad Gol, MD; Francisco Gonzalez-Scarano, MD; Richard Gunderman, MD, PhD; Ranjan Gupta, MD; Suzanne Harrison, MD; David Hellmann, MD; Eve Higginbotham, SM, MD; Van Hubbard, MD, PhD; Bruce Hudkins, MD; Melissa Hudson, MD; Trent Hummel, MD; Holly Humphrey, MD, MACP; Pascal Imperato, MD, MPH&TM, MACP; Shahram Izadyar, MD; Donald Kamerer, MD; Stephen Kates, MD; Mark Kinzie, MD, PhD; Heidi Kirsch, MD; Susan Lane, MD; Sharon Langendoerfer, MD; Renato LaRocca, MD; Michael Levy, MD; Carlin Long, MD; Kenneth Ludmerer, MD; Michele Manahan, MD; Daniel Matlock, MD; Terre McGlothin, MD; Mark Mendelsohn, MD; Fassil Mesfin, MD; Carl Nechtman, MD; Mark Nehler, MD; Gary Nishioka, MD; Doug Paauw, MD, MACP; Suzann Pershing, MD; Sheryl Pfeil, MD; James Plumb, MD; Susan Rakfal, MD; Steven Ringel, MD; William Robinson, MD; Alan Robinson, MD; Bill Robinson, MD; Giovanni Romeo, MD; Paul Rozance, MD; Kathleen Ryan, MD; Shashikumar Salgar, MD; Michael Samuels, MD; Oliver Sartor, MD; Mya Schiess, MD; Harvey Schipper, MD; Anil Seetharam, MD; Lawrence Shuer, MD; Gary Simonds, MD; Mark Smith, MD; Eric Snyder, MD; Wiley Souba, MD, DSc, MBA; Joe Stubbs, MD, FACP; Jolyn Taylor, MD; Alan Thong, MD; John Tooker, MD, MBA, MACP; Andrew Tsung, MD; Evan Unger, MD; John Ward, MD; Alan Wasserman, MD; Edwin Watkins, MD; Gene Wolfel, MD; and Mary Zupanc, MD.

The fifty recipients of the 2019 fellowships are:

Nyle Almeida Class of 2022, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Synaptogenic Glioma Cell Enrichment in High Connectivity Regions of Adult Glioma Mentor: Shawn L. Hervey-Jumper, MD (AΩA, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2006) Councilor: Lisa M. Landrum, MD, PhD (AΩA, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 2002)

Scott Anjewierden Class of 2021, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Ultrasound Spectral Parameter Analysis for the Assessment of Myocardial Tissue Viability Mentor: Russell J. Fedewa, PhD Councilor: Jonathan Fanaroff, MD, JD (AΩA, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1998)

Rahul Annabathula Class of 2020, University of Kentucky College of Medicine Evaluating the Value of a Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) and Catheter-Directed Thrombolytic (CDT) Therapy for Acute Submassive and Massive PE: Clinical Outcomes and Cost Mentors: Susan Smyth, MD, PhD; Vedant Gupta, MD Councilor: Christopher G. Pelic, MD (AΩA, University of Toledo, 2000)

Brian Ayers Class of 2020, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Novel Machine Learning Algorithm to Predict Survival After Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Mentor: Daniel Chow, MD Councilor: Jane L. Liesveld, MD (AΩA, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, 1979)

Michelle Bardis Class of 2021, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Prostate Cancer Detection, Quantification, and Characterization with Artificial Intelligence Mentor: Michele Marcolongo, PhD, PE Councilor: Ranjan Gupta, MD (AΩA, Albany Medical College, 1992)

Shiv Bhandari Class of 2020, University of Washington School of Medicine ECG features that Predict Return of Spontaneous Circulation during Cardiac Resuscitation in Patients Undergoing Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Mentor: Thomas D. Rea, MD, MPH (AΩA, University of Michigan Medical School, 1992) Councilor: Douglas S. Paauw, MD (AΩA, University of Michigan Medical School, 1983)

Theodora Bruun Class of 2022, Stanford University School of Medicine Engineering the HIV-1 gp41 Pocket to Increase Rigidity and Enable Small-Molecule Drug Discovery Mentor: Peter S. Kim, PhD Councilor: Suzann Pershing, MD, MS (AΩA, Medical University of South Carolina, 2005)

Lindsey Burleson Class of 2021, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine The Impact of High Fat Diet in Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Mentor: Johanna Hannan, PhD Councilor: Danielle S. Walsh, MD (AΩA, University of South Florida College of Medicine, 1994)

Dylan Dean Class of 2021, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles Aberrant DDR1 Expression Within Liposarcoma and the Therapeutic Potential of its Selective Inhibition With 7RH Mentor: Zhenfeng Duan, MD, PhD Councilor: Jessica O’Connell, MD (AΩA, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, 2000)

Alexis del Vecchio Class of 2020, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville Facilitate: A Novel Theater-Based Approach to Improve the Communication Skills of Healthcare Professionals Mentor: Phillip Moschella, MD, PhD Councilor: Robert L. Gates, MD (AΩA, Marshall University School of Medicine, 2000)

Christopher Flud Class of 2020, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine Real-time Volume Status in the Volume-Volatile Patient: New Technology to Bridge the Gap Between Paracentesis and Fluid Resuscitation Mentor: Kevin W. Sexton, MD (AΩA, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 2006) Councilor: Molly M. Gathright, MD (AΩA, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, 2003)

Kathryn Fowler Class of 2021, University of Tennessee Health Science Center The Intestinal Extracellular Microenvironment and Hirschsprung’s Disease: A Novel Rose for Laminin-B1 Supplementation in the Rescue of Aganglionosis Mentor: Ankush Gosain, MD, PhD Councilor: Susan C. Brewer, MD (AΩA, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 1990)

Jennifer Good Class of 2022, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Viral Infection of the Skin as a Mechanism of Ebola Transmission Mentor: Kelly Messingham, PhD Councilor: Christopher S. Cooper, MD (AΩA, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, 1990)

Sricharan Gopakumar Class of 2021, Baylor College of Medicine Biocompatible Scaffold-based Delivery of Therapeutic Stem Cells Following Surgical Resection for the Treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme in a Murine Model Mentor: Frederick F. Lang, MD (AΩA, Yale University School of Medicine, 1988) Councilor: Daniel C. Chelius, MD (AΩA, Baylor College of Medicine, 2004)

Caleb Gulledge Class of 2021, Wayne State University School of Medicine Longitudinal Analysis of the Healing Human Patellar Tendon Following ACL Reconstruction: A Shear Wave Elastography Study Mentor: Michael J. Bey, PhD Councilor: Michael T. White, MD (AΩA, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 1990)

Alexandra Hernandez Class of 2020, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine The Effect of Race, Ethnicity and Occupation on Multimorbidity and Chronic Disease Patterns Among Middle-aged and Older Americans Mentor: Ana R. Quinones, PhD Councilor: J. Mark Kinzie, MD, PhD (AΩA, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, 1999)

Kellen Hirsch Class of 2020, University of Colorado School of Medicine Postnatal Stabilization of Hypoxia Inducible Factor with Daprodustat Improves Lung Structure and Function and Prevents Pulmonary Hypertension in an Antenatal Model of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Mentor: Steven Abman, MD Councilor: James M. Beck, MD (AΩA, Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 1983)

Andrew Homere Class of 2021, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California Role of Endocannabinoid System in Fructose-induced Fatty Liver Disease Mentor: Joyce Richey, PhD Councilor: Eric P. Hsieh, MD (AΩA, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, 2009)

Itisha Jefferson Class of 2021, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine Preferentially Expressed Antigen in Melanoma (PRAME) Antibody as Cost-effective Screening Tool in Ambiguous Melanocytic Lesions Mentor: Jodi J. Speiser, MD (AΩA, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, 2018) Councilor: Vikram C. Prabhu, MD, MS (AΩA, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, 2009)

Jacquelyn Kemmer Class of 2020, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine The Immune Impact of Targeted Inhibition of STAT3 in HNSCC-bearing Immunocompetent Murine Models (Head & Neck Cancer) Mentor: Jennifer R. Grandis, MD (AΩA, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1987) Councilor: Elizabeth Harleman, MD (AΩA, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, 2013)

Kevin Kim Class of 2022, University of Maryland School of Medicine A Direct Comparison of Physical and Drug-Induced Hypothermia as Therapeutic Treatments in a Rat Model of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Mentor: J. Marc Simard, MD, PhD Councilor: Donna L. Parker, MD (AΩA, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1999)

Dongyeon (Joanna) Kim Class of 2022, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine Investigation of Potential Therapeutic Effects of Abat Inhibition in Osteoarthritis in Dnmt3b Knockout Mice Mentor: Regis J. O’Keefe, MD, PhD (AΩA, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, 2019) Councilor: Morton E. Smith, MD (AΩA, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1959)

Kevin Lau Class of 2022, Albany Medical College Role of Endothelial Transcription Factors in Uveitis Mentor: Alejandro Adam, PhD Councilor: Neil Lempert, MD (AΩA, Albany Medical College, 1978)

Randy Lesh Class of 2022, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Developing Biomarkers of Therapeutic Response in Rectal Carcinoma Mentors: Sanjeevani Arora, PhD; Joshua E Meyer, MD Councilor: Margrit M. Shoemaker, MD (AΩA, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1983)

Jennifer Li Class of 2021, University of Kansas School of Medicine Affordable Rapid Olfaction Measurement Array for Diagnosis and Monitoring of Neurocognitive Disease Mentor: Jennifer Villwock, MD (AΩA, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, 2011) Councilor: Bradley E. Barth, MD (AΩA, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 1994)

Tristan Lim Class of 2022, Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania The Role of Germline Mutations in POT1 Gene in Myeloid Neoplasms Mentor: Daria Babushok, MD, PhD (AΩA, Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 2008) Councilor: Jon B. Morris, MD (AΩA, Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 1998)

Jeremy Lynn Class of 2022, University of Michigan The Role of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Irradiated Bone Healing: A Translatable Processing Technique Defined Mentors: Steven R. Buchman, MD; Kavitha Ranganathan, MD (AΩA, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2011) Councilor: Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH (AΩA, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, 1992)

Gabriel Makar Class of 2020, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Clinical Characteristics and Genetic Profiles of Patients with Mullerian Anomalies Mentor: Saifuddin T. Mama, MD, MPH (AΩA, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 2013) Councilor: Michael E. Chansky, MD (AΩA, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 1980)

Caya McFalls Class of 2022, Drexel University College of Medicine The Role of IL-11 in the Induction of Collagen Deposition in Scleroderma and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Mentor: Carol Artlett, PhD Councilor: Kathleen F. Ryan, MD (AΩA, MCP Drexel University College of Medicine, 1994)

Matthew McIntyre Class of 2020, New York Medical College The Impact of Multi-system Abnormalities on Injury Outcomes in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department with Alcohol Intoxication Mentor: Rifat Latifi, MD Councilor: William Frishman, MD (AΩA, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, 1978)

Sina Mehraban Far Class of 2021, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University A Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating the Efficacy of Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) in The Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) Mentor: Jason M. Kim, MD (AΩA, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, 2009) Councilor: Jack Fuhrer, MD (AΩA, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, 1997)

Matthew Miller Class of 2022, Boston University School of Medicine Development of a Deep Learning Model for the Identification of Complicated Acute Appendicitis: An Artificial Intelligence Approach to Surgical Management Mentor: Vijaya B. Kolachalama, PhD Councilor: David McAneny, MD (AΩA, Boston University School of Medicine, 2008)

Sarah Miller Class of 2021, University of Mississippi School of Medicine Prospective Comparison of Color-enhanced Detection Bone Density Screening Method and Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry Mentor: Candace Howard-Claudio, MD, PhD Councilor: Scott Rodgers, MD (AΩA, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1994)

Emily Myers Class of 2021, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Identifying Genetic Drivers of Uterine Serous Carcinoma Patient Prognosis Mentor: Jin-Xiong She, PhD Councilor: Laura D. Carbone, MD, MS (AΩA, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1989)

Linh Ngo Khanh Class of 2020, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Modulation of Tissue Fibrosis by Gut Microbe-Derived Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) From Dietary Choline in Systemic Sclerosis Mentor: Karen J. Ho, MD (AΩA, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2019) Councilor: Shilajit D. Kundu, MD (AΩA, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, 2000)

James Nguyen Class of 2021, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine Characterizing the Visual Pathway in Epilepsy Mentor: Vinita Acharya, MD Councilor: Ian R. Schreibman, MD (AΩA, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, 2008)

Kristen Pan Class of 2020, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Genetic Analyses of Malignant Transformation of Fibrous Dysplasia Mentors: Alison M. Boyce, MD (AΩA, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2006), Michael T. Collins, MD Councilor: David L. Steward, MD (AΩA, University of Cincinnati, 2017)

Tina Seidu Class of 2021, Howard University College of Medicine Mechanisms By Which Androgens and Androgen Receptor Regulate De Novo Lipogenesis in Female Mice Mentor: Stanley Andrisse, MBA, PhD Councilor: Debra H. Ford, MD, (AΩA, Howard University College of Medicine, 1985)

Anne Sescleifer Class of 2020, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Innovative Cleft Speech Assessment with Online Crowdsourcing Mentor: Alexander Y. Lin, MD (AΩA, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2002) Councilor: Matthew A. Broom, MD (AΩA, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 2015)

Christian Shigley Class of 2022, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Investigating SHP2 Regulation of the Multipotency of Cathepsin K+ Osteochondral Progenitors Mentor: Wentian Yang, MD, PhD Councilor: Rachel L. Fowler, MD, MPH (AΩA, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, 2004)

Andrew Sobczak Class of 2022, Medical College of Wisconsin Consequence of VDAC Modulation on Cardiac Mitochondrial Respiration Mentor: Wai-Meng Kwok, PhD Councilor: Michael Lund, MD (AΩA, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, 1996)

Ellen Spartz Class of 2021, University of Minnesota Medical School Mechanisms of Engineered T Cell Migration and Accumulation in Pancreatic Cancer Mentor: Ingunn Stromnes, PhD Councilor: Charles Billington, MD (AΩA, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 1978)

James Sun Class of 2022, New York University School of Medicine Targeting a Novel Cell Surface Receptor Critical for Glioblastoma Progression Mentor: Dimitris G. Placantonakis, MD, PhD (AΩA, New York University School of Medicine, 2003) Councilor: Linda Tewksbury, MD (AΩA, New York University School of Medicine, 1990)

Meyha Swaroop Class of 2021, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Radial Versus Femoral Secondary Access in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (R-TAVI): A Randomized Pilot Study Mentor: Rahul Sharma, MD Councilor: Gary Simonds, MD (AΩA, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1983)

Samuel Taylor Class of 2020, Weill Cornell Medical College Characterizing the Effects of Fructose on Colorectal Cancer Growth and Metabolism Mentor: Lewis C. Cantley, PhD Councilor: O. Wayne Isom, MD (AΩA, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 1965)

Jessica Terrell Class of 2020, University of California Davis School of Medicine Melanoma in Pregnancy – A Population-Based Evaluation and a Pilot Study Profiling the Immune Microenvironment Mentor: Maija Kiuru, MD, PhD Councilor: W. Suzanne Eidson-Ton, MD, MS (AΩA, University of California Davis School of Medicine, 2013)

Elise Timtim Class of 2020, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Long-term Ocular and Systemic Complications Following Treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity Using Medicaid Claims Database Mentor: Sarah Hilkert Rodriguez, MD, MPH (AΩA, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2011) Councilor: Adam Cifu, MD (AΩA, Weill Cornell Medical College, 1993)

Ogul Ersin Uner Class of 2021, Emory University School of Medicine Comparative Proteomic and Genomic Characterization of Exosomes from Human Metastatic Uveal Melanoma Against Normal Human Choroidal Melanocytes Mentor: Hans Grossniklaus, MD, MBA; Mohammad K. Khan, MD, PhD Councilor: Thomas C. Pearson, MD, DPhil (AΩA, Emory University School of Medicine, 2004)

Catherina Yang Class of 2020, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center Nitric Oxide-releasing Nanoparticle in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Mentor: Waleed M. Abuzeid, MD Councilor: Ellie Schoenbaum, MD (AΩA, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1979)

Saif Zaman Class of 2021, University of South Florida College of Medicine Mutant Extracellular Matrix Peptides at Protease Cleavage Sites and the Potential Implications for Responses to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Cancer Therapy Mentor: George Blanck, PhD Councilor: Catherine M. Lynch, MD (AΩA, University of South Florida, 1990)

The sixty-nine recipients of the 2018 fellowships are:

Zachary Abecassis Class of 2020, Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine Dissecting GPe neurons from the Dbx1 lineage: their effect on behavior and the pallidothalamic pathway Mentor: C. Savio Chan, PhD Councilor: Shilajit Kundu, MD (AΩA, University of Illinois, 2000)

Jacob Adney Class of 2020, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Smoking-induced changes in myocardial pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF): Implications for cardiovascular disease Mentor: Jane McHowat, PhD Councilor Matthew Broom, MD (AΩA, Saint Louis University, 2015)

D. Patterson Allen Class of 2021, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine The Impact of aCT1 nebulization on ischemia reperfusion injury in brain death donor lung transplantation Mentor: Satish Nadig, MD, PhD (AΩA, Medical University of South Carolina, 2014) Councilor: Christopher G. Pelic, MD (AΩA, University of Toledo, 2000)

Neil Almeida Class of 2021, George Washington University School of Medicine Development of mass cytometry probes to evaluate function & phenotype of T-cells reacting to a multi-epitope vaccine in glioma patients Mentor: Hideho Okada, MD, PhD Councilor: Alan G. Wasserman, MD (AΩA, MCP Hahnemann, 1972)

Aria Attia Class of 2020, Drexel University College of Medicine Osteogenic potential of MC3T3 E1 cells on mineralized nanofiber shish Mentor: Michele Marcolongo, PhD, PE Councilor: Kathleen Ryan, MD (AΩA, MCP Hahnemann, 1994)

Joseph Azar Class of 2021, American University of Beirut School of Medicine Identification of Salt Inducible Kinase 1 (SIK1)’s role in modulating human trophoblast differentiation using CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knockdown Mentor: Georges Daoud, PhD Councilor: Ibrahim S. Salti, MD, PhD (AΩA, American University of Beirut, 1962)

Pegah Bakhshi Class of 2021, Georgetown University School of Medicine Impact of HBO2 treatments on esutachian tube function Mentor: H. Jeffrey Kim, MD (AΩA, University of Cincinnati, 1990) Councilor: Sean A. Whelton, MD (AΩA, Georgetown University, 2014)

Tabitha Banks Class of 2022, The Ohio State University College of Medicine The Effects of the Notch Ligand Jag1 on Vascular Reactivity and Homeostasis Mentor: Brenda Lilly, PhD Councilor: Sheryl Pfeil, MD (AΩA, The Ohio State University, 1984)

Ryan Bender Class of 2021, State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine Toward a Vascular Flap: Cellular Multi-Culture for Generation of Perfusion-Viable Tissue-Engineered Networks within a Hydrogel Scaffold Mentor: Jason Spector, MD (AΩA, New York University, 1996) Councilor: Michael H. Augenbraun, MD (AΩA, State University of New York Downstate, 2009)

Adip Bhargav Class of 2020, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Tandem use of intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging and electrophysiological monitoring in glioma resection Mentor: Ian F. Parney, MD, PhD (AΩA, University of Alberta, 1997) Councilor: Carola Arndt, MD (AΩA, Boston University School of Medicine, 1978)

Justin Chan Class of 2020, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine A Temporal Profile of Human Motor Endplate Degradation after Brachial Plexus Injury Mentor: Oswald Steward, PhD Councilor: Ranjan Gupta, MD (AΩA, Albany Medical College, 1992)

Thinh Chau Class of 2019, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine Clinicopathologic spectrum and immunophenotype of dermal hypersensitivity reaction Mentor: Maxwell Fung, MD (AΩA, University of California, Davis, 2005) Councilor: Wetona Eidson-Ton, MD (AΩA, University of California, Davis, 2013)

Melissa Chua Class of 2019,cBoston University School of Medicine Combining oncolytic virotherapy and immunotherapy for the treatment of glioblastoma Mentor: Khalid Shah, MS, PhD Councilor: David McAneny, MD (AΩA, Boston University School of Medicine, 2008)

Leah Cohen Class of 2019, Florida International University Detection of somatic cancer associated mutations in tampons of women with germline BRCA1 mutations Mentor: Jeff Boyd, MS, PhD Councilor: Rebecca L. Toonkel, MD (AΩA, Johns Hopkins University, 2004)

Samuel Daly Class of 2020, University of Minnesota Medical School Detection of epileptogenic foci with combined transfer entropy and granger causality calculations of interictal electrocorticography recordings Mentor: Michael C. Park, MD, PhD Councilor: Charles Billington, MD (AΩA, University of Kansas, 1978)

Joshua Diamond Class of 2019, University of Virginia School of Medicine Phase shift over subdural leads for localization of the epileptic source Mentor: Kareem Zaghloul, MD, PhD Councilor: Amber Inofuentes, MD (AΩA, University of Virginia, 2009)

Natasha Edman Class of 2021, University of Washington School of Medicine Building a nanoparticle to generate broadly neutralizing antibodies against multiple influenza strains Mentor: David Baker, PhD Councilor: Douglas S. Paauw, MD (AΩA, University of Michigan, 1983)

Andrew Gabrielson Class of 2019, Tulane University School of Medicine Characterizing the inflammatory microenvironment of the prostate in hypogonadal men Mentor: Wayne J.G. Hellstrom, MD (AΩA, Tulane University, 2013) Councilor: Bernard M. Jaffe, MD (AΩA, New York University, 1963)

Cassandra Gross Class of 2021, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University Clinical-pathological correlations between poor mobility and neuropathological burden in the brainstem Mentor: Veronique VanderHorst, MD, PhD Councilor: Jose Prince, MD (AΩA, Yale University, 2000)

Leo Hall Class of 2020, Wayne State University School of Medicine Alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine recrptor-expressing bipolar cells play a role in motion detection Mentor: Tomomi Ichinose, MD, PhD Councilor: Michael T. White, MD (AΩA, Wayne State University, 1990)

Benjamin Hamel Class of 2021, Medical College of Wisconsin Verbal memory as outcome predictor in adults with cochlear implants Mentor: Michael S. Harris, MD Councilor: Michael R. Lund, MD (AΩA, University of Iowa, 1996)

Sakibul Huq Class of 2020, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Use of the FDA-approved anti-viral drug ribavirin as targeted therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma Mentor: Henry Brem, MD (AΩA, Johns Hopkins, 2010) Councilor: Charles W. Flexner, MD (AΩA, Johns Hopkins, 1982)

Diana Jeang Class of 2020, Emory University School of Medicine The impact of traditional health practitioners on HIV viral load monitoring in KwaZulu-Natal Mentor: Vincent C. Marconi, MD Councilor: Thomas C. Pearson, MD, DPhil (AΩA, Emory University, 2004)

Amit Jethanandani Class of 2019, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine Predicting radiation-attributable changes in the temporomandibular joints of nasopharyngeal cancer patients Mentor: Clifton D. Fuller, MD, PhD Councilor: Susan C. Brewer, MD (AΩA, University of Tennessee, 1990)

J. Dixon Johns Class of 2020, University of Alabama School of Medicine Novel mucolytc disruption of an alginate biofilm infection model of CF respiratory disease Mentor: Steven M. Rowe, MD, MSPH (AΩA, University of Alabama, 2017) Councilor, Silvio H. Litovsky, MD (AΩA, University of Alabama, 2014)

Jaret Karnuta Class of 2021, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine The role of MEIS1 and intragenic enhancer elements in the development of osteosarcoma metastasis Mentor: Peter Scacheri, PhD Councilor: Jonathan M. Fanaroff, MD, JD (AΩA, Case Western Reserve, 1998)

Gurleen Kaur Class of 2021, Albany Medical College Genetic modification of GREM1 to improve the efficacy of cardiac stem/progenitor cell therapy Mentor: Chuanxi Cai, PhD Councilor: Neil Lempert, MD (AΩA, Albany Medical College, 1978)

Rohan Khazanchi Class of 2021, University of Nebraska College of Medicine Diagnostic utility and timing of routine head ultrasound screening in preterm infants Mentor: Eric Peeples, MD Councilor: Jason Shiffermiller, MD (AΩA, University of Nebraska, 1998)

Connor Kinslow Class of 2019, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Targeting IDH1-Mutant Gliomas with Radiation Therapy and Glutamine Blockade Mentors: Simon Cheng, MD, PhD and Peter Canoll, MD, PhD Councilor: Timothy C. Wang, MD (AΩA, Columbia University, 1983)

Nikolai Klebanov Class of 2019, Tufts University School of Medicine Early B-cell factor (EBF3) is a novel tumor suppressor gene in cutaneous melanoma Mentor: Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD (AΩA, Columbia University, 1993) Councilor: Amy L. Lee, MD (AΩA, Tufts University, 2002)

Joshua Kogan Class of 2021, Stony Brook University School of Medicine Effect of sucrose exposure on sucrose perception and neural processing in mouse gustatory cortex Mentor: Alfredo Fontanini, MD, PhD Councilor: Jack Fuhrer, MD (AΩA, Stony Brook University, 1997)

Jin (Vivian) Lee Class of 2021, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine Role of heparan sulfate proteoglycans in cerebral amyloid angiopathy pathogenesis Mentor: Gregory Zipfel, MD (AΩA, Northwestern University, 1994) Councilor, Morton E. Smith, MDc(AΩA, University of Maryland, 1959)

Lawrence Lin Class of 2019, University of Texas McGovern Medical School Validation and characterization of spectral domain optical coherence tomography as a non-invasive indicator of intracranial pressure in craniosynostosis Mentor: Jordan Swanson, MD, MSc Councilor: Eugene Boisaubin, MD (AΩA, University of Missouri, 1970)

Weijie Violet Lin Class of 2019, Baylor College of Medicine Longitudinal analysis of teleretinal imaging: applying machine learning to identify predictive factors for retinopathy and treatment response Mentor: Christina Weng, MD, MBA (AΩA, University of Michigan, 2008) Councilor: Daniel Chelius, MD (AΩA, Baylor College of Medicine, 2004)

Pashayar Lookian Class of 2021, Creighton University School of Medicine Gender bias in DDX3X modulation of non-melanoma squamous cell carcinoma Mentor: Holly Stessman, PhD and Laura Hansen, PhD Councilor: Lee Morrow, MD (AΩA, Creighton University, 2009)

Daniel Mai Class of 2021, Eastern Virginia Medical School Characterization of ETS in shear stress-mediated gene expression and recruitment of chromatin remodeling factors Mentor: Marlene Rabinovitch, MD Councilor: Leonard Weireter, MD (AΩA, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2002)

Matthew McMilian Class of 2020, University of Michigan Medical School Targeting DNA repair pathways in homologous recombination-deficient pancreatic cancers Mentor: Meredith Morgan, PhD Councilor: Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH (AΩA, University of California, Los Angeles, 1992)

Michael Murphy Class of 2019, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Patient compliance of weight bearing status-prospective observational study Mentor: William D. Lack, MD Councilor: Vikram C. Prabhu, MD (AΩA, Loyola University, 2009)

Arati Patel Class of 2019, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California Experimental chronic cerebral hypoperfusion results in increased blood-brain barrier permeability Mentor: William J. Mack, MD, MS (AΩA, Columbia University, 2001) Councilor: Eric P. Hsieh, MD (AΩA, Keck School of Medicine of USC, 2009)

Joseph Perosky Class of 2020, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Electronic recording and centralization of verbal autopsies for maternal and newborn deaths in Liberia via speech-to-text and geo-spacial mapping Mentor: Jody R. Lori, PhD, MS Councilor: Gary Ferenchick, MD (AΩA, Michigan State University, 1997)

Jessica Perry Class of 2021, University of Massachusetts Medical School Effect of perfusion temperature on FAS-siRNA uptake by rat liver grafts Mentor: Paulo Martins, MD, PhD Councilor: Terence R. Flotte, MD (AΩA, Louisiana State University, 1985)

William Plautz Class of 2012, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Manifestation of ADAMTS13 deficiency following major trauma as a risk factor for acute thrombotic microangiopathy Mentor: Matthew D. Neal, MD (AΩA, University of Pittsburgh, 2006) Councilor: Carl Fuhrman, MD (AΩA, University of Pittsburgh, 1978)

Karolina Plonoswska Class of 2019, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine Free flap reconstructive surgery: the patient and caregiver experience Mentor: Patrick K. Ha, MD (AΩA, Johns Hopkins University, 1999) Councilor: Elizabeth Harleman, MDc(AΩA, University of California, San Francisco, 2013)

Shelby Powers Class of 2020, The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University Role of oxidative stress and fibrosis in female genitourinary dysfunction following pelvic radiation Mentor: Johanna L. Hannan, PhD Councilor: Danielle S. Walsh, MD (AΩA, University of South Florida, 1994)

Frank Qian Class of 2019, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Height, body mass index and ovarian cancer risk in carriers of BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations: a Mendelian randomization study Mentor: Dezheng Huo, MD, PhD Councilor: Adam Cifu, MD (AΩA, Weill Cornell Medical College, 1993)

Gabriel Redel-Traub Class of 2020, New York University School of Medicine Pathologic cardiac remodeling in FHF2 deficient mice Mentor: Glenn I. Fishman, MD Councilor: Linda Tewksbury, MD (AΩA, New York University, 1990)

Hannah Riskin-Jones Class of 2020,cUniversity of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine Diffusion tractography-guided deep brain stimulation for essential tremor Mentor: Nader Pouratian, MD, PhD Councilor, Jessica Beth O’Connell, MD (AΩA, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, 2000)

Christopher Rodman Class of 2021, Wake Forest School of Medicine Integrated single-cell and functional analyses of malignant cell subpopulations in glioblastoma Mentor: Mario L. Suva, MD, PhD Councilor: Michael S. Cartwright, MD, MS (AΩA, Wake Forest, 2002)

Prasanth Romiyo Class of 2020, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University NY-ESO-1 vault nanoparticles for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme Mentor: Isaac Yang, MD (AΩA, University of California, Los Angeles, 2004) Councilor: Michael E. Chansky, MD (AΩA, University of Rochester, 1980)

Arash Samadi Class of 2020, Weill Cornell Medical College Tissue engineering of human auricular scaffold using autologous auricular chondrocytes and 3D-printing Mentor: Jason A. Spector, MD (AΩA, New York University, 1996) Councilor: O. Wayne Isom, MD (AΩA, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 1965)

Alexa Semonche Class of 2020, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School In Vivo investigation of photodynamic therapy augmentation of laser interstitial thermal therapy’s effect on the blood brain barrier Mentor: Michael E. Ivan, MD, MBS Councilor: Geza Kiss, MD (AΩA, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson, 1994)

Farrah Shah Class of 2020, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Using PIK3CB and connexin-43 inhibition to sensitize primary glioblastoma cells to temozolomide Mentor: Zhi Sheng, PhD Councilor: Gary Simonds, MD (AΩA, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson, 1983)

William Shi Class of 2021, Stanford University School of Medicine Developing a novel next-generation sequencing method to detect cell-free tumor DNA in prostate cancer Mentors: Maximilian Diehn, MD, PhD and Jonathan Dudley, MD (AΩA, Stanford University, 2017) Councilor: Suzann Pershing, MD, MS (AΩA, Medical University of South Carolina, 2005)

Adit Singhal Class of 2020, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Mapping glucocorticoid receptor variants with clinical outcomes of breast cancer patients in the Geisinger mycode electronic health record-linked biobank Mentor: Jun Ling, PhD Councilor: Margrit Shoemaker, MD (AΩA, University of Pittsburgh, 1983)

Alexandra Sperry Class of 2021, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania In utero base editing of cardiovascular disease gene ANGPTL3 Mentor: William H. Peranteau, MD Councilor: Jon B. Morris, MD (AΩA, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 1998)

Eva Stein Class of 2019, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine An evaluation of the prevalence and impact of body dysmorphic disorder in adult orofacial cleft patients Mentor: J. Madison Clark, MD (AΩA, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 1995) Councilor: Amelia Drake, MD (AΩA, University of North Carolina, 1996)

Marissa Suchyta Class of 2021, University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine Determination of the effectiveness of polyethylene glycol fusion in improving cross-face nerve grafting for facial reanimation Mentor: Samir Mardini, MD Councilor: Lisa R. Farmer, MD (AΩA, University of Texas Medical Branch, 2001)

Ross Tanis Class of 2019, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Skin remodeling in asymptomatic atopic dermatitis Mentor: Carole Oskeritzian, PhD Councilor: Joshua T. Thornhill, MD (AΩA, University of South Carolina, 2001)

Khiem Tran Class of 2020, University of Arizona College of Medicine The role of man1a1 in immune evasion during progression of melanoma Mentor: Emanuel Maverakis, MD (AΩA, University of California, Davis, 2012) Councilor: Joseph S. Alpert, MD (AΩA, Harvard Medical School, 1969)

Eileen Wang Class of 2021, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Racial/ethnic disparities in severe maternal morbidity and very low birth weight babies: a qualitative study on women’s experiences of peripartum care Mentor: Elizabeth Howell, MD, MPP (AΩA, Weill Cornell Medical College, 1997) Councilor: Carrie Ernst, MD (AΩA, Weill Cornell Medical College, 2001)

Ayobami Ward Class of 2019, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Repurposing rhDNase to improve neurological outcomes after traumatic brain injury Mentor: Krishnan M. Dhandapani, PhD Councilor: Laura Carbone, MD, MS (AΩA, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1989)

WayAnne Watson Class of 2020, Loma Linda University School of Medicine Mechanism of biologic therapy to treat high-risk pediatric leukemia Mentor: Kimberly J. Payne, PhD Councilor: Daniel Wongworawat, MD (AΩA, Loma Linda University, 1996)

Elizabeth Wicks Class of 2021, University of Mississippi School of Medicine Immunomodulatory biological scaffolds to create a pro-regenerative environment in the eye Mentor: Jennifer Elisseeff, PhD Councilor: Scott M. Rodgers, MD (AΩA, Vanderbilt University, 1994)

Netsanet Woldegerima Class of 2021, University of Maryland School of Medicine Enhancing efficacy of cancer immunotherapy by inducing tumor antigen expression in melanoma Mentor: Eduardo Davila, PhD Councilors: Donna Parker, MD (AΩA, University of Maryland, 1999) and Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, (AΩA, University of Maryland, 2007)

Lulu Wong Class of 2019, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Urine miRNA biomarkers for precision care of venous leg ulcers Mentor: Marjana Tomic-Canic, PhD Councilor: Alex J. Mechaber, MD (AΩA, George Washington University, 1998)

Therese Woodring Class of 2019, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Effects of sulfur dioxide flares on acute healthcare visits in an EPA-designated sulfur dioxide nonattainment area Mentor: James F. Graumlich, MD Councilor, Jessica Ryan Hanks, MD (AΩA, University of Illinois, 2002)

JaeWon Yang Class of 2020, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Curriculum for change: medical student editing to improve readability of health-related Wikipedia articles Mentor: Paul George, MD, MHPE (AΩA, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2015) Councilor: Allan Tunkel, MD, PhD (AΩA, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 1983)

Ruiyang Yi Class of 2021, University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine Bootstrap resampling in genetic association analysis of low-frequency variants Mentor: Shelley B. Bull, PhD Councilor: Jill Omori, MD (AΩA, University of Hawaii, 1995)

Frank Zhang Class of 2021, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Backpropagation applied to discriminative visual codebooks for lung nodule detection Mentor: Saeed Hassanpour, PhD Councilor: Nancy McNulty, MD (AΩA, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 1994)

• Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out who my school’s AΩA Councilor is? Click on the chapter/association button at the top of this page.

What is the deadline for submitting my application to my school’s AΩA Councilor? This date is set by each school’s Councilor. Contact your school’s AΩA Councilor for her/his submission deadline.

How many Fellowships are awarded each year? AΩA funds all fellowships in accordance with the review committee’s recommendations. There is no set limit.                                   

Are there restrictions how the award money should be used? The award money may be used at the recipient’s discretion.

Is a student restricted to doing the research project in the summer months? No. It is up to the student’s and the school’s scheduling. However, the student is required to complete the project and submit a final report to AΩA by June 30 of the year following receipt of the Fellowship.

Does the student applying for the research fellowship have to complete the research at the same institution? No. The research can be completed at any institution as long as the student has a specific mentor who is willing to support their research project. If the mentor and student are at different institutions a detailed accounting of how, where, and when the two will work together must be included in the submission. If this is not included the submission will be rejected.

If a school has two outstanding proposals, can the Councilor submit both? No. Only one proposal from each school may be submitted.

Can a student accept additional funding from another organization on the same project? Yes, as long as the AΩA funds are the major source of support for the student’s research.

Questions should be directed to  Libby Appel at [email protected] , or 720-859-4149

All AΩA awards, fellowships, grants, and program submissions must be electronically submitted through the appropriate page on the AΩA website.

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The SVS Foundation Student Research Fellowship stimulates laboratory and clinical vascular research by undergraduate college students and medical school students registered at universities in the United States and Canada.

The intent of the fellowship award is to further the student’s education and introduce the student to the application of rigorous scientific methods to clinical problems and underlying biologic processes important to patients with vascular disease. 

Successful applications are hypothesis-focused and achievable in the research period proposed. Projects supported by this award include basic science and translational research conducted by a vascular surgeon-scientist mentor as well as clinical research projects conducted under the auspices of a mentor experienced in clinical research.

Each fellowship consists of a $3,000 award and a one-year complimentary subscription to the Journal of Vascular Surgery.

Time Period

The award is designed for students to spend a meaningful period of time on a project either in a block of several months or spread out over a longer period of time, not to exceed 12 months. The minimum full-time commitment is two months.

The application should include the institution (school, hospital, or research facility) where the student project will be conducted. The student must be enrolled in a university in Canada or the United States and sponsored by a SVS member. Students enrolled in combined MD/PhD programs may not submit a proposal for research that is a component of the degree process.

SVS Member Sponsor Responsibility

The SVS member who sponsors the student is expected to supervise the research project during the scholarship period. All scholarships are awarded with the understanding that the sponsoring SVS member accepts full responsibility for the project and the completion of a final report at the conclusion of the project. This responsibility also includes assisting with the experimental design designated in the application. An individual SVS member may sponsor only one student application per year.  Residents and fellows may not sponsor a student.

Final Report 

A report (1,000-1,500 words) by the student and the sponsoring SVS member must be submitted to the SVS Basic and Translational Research Committee at the completion of the project and before any other approved funds for other students sponsored by the SVS member are released.

Application Process

SVS Foundation is invested in a process that assures diversity, equity and inclusion for our award and scholarship opportunities. We encourage enthusiastic, eligible applicants from all aspects of gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity to apply.

 Decisions regarding the award are sent to applicants in April.  Awardees receive award checks in May.  

Using the online application submission site (will open in Fall 2024), students will provide the following information:  

• Student name, contact information, and status
• Project title and Project type (basic science, translational science or clinical research)
• Project time period
• SVS Member Sponsor name and contact information
• Institution where research is taking place
• Students must follow/use the Research Plan Instructions and Form ( Download here )
• Student’s NIH Biosketch or Curriculum Vitae
• SVS Member Sponsor’s NIH Biosketch or Curriculum Vitae
• A brief review of the scientific resources available to the student such as statistical support, laboratory personnel who will interact with the student and their role in the project, and any other support that will ensure that the student is able to perform the tasks in the timeframe allotted
• A brief review of the project – is it part of a larger, ongoing study? If so, how is the current project distinct? What will the student learn about research through completing this project?
• A list of other trainees (students and residents) who have been personally trained by the SVS Member Sponsor in the past 10 years

For questions, email [email protected] or telephone 800-258-7188.   

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The Alliance for Citizen Engagement

What is an ace student fellow.

ACE is proud to publish policy resources by and for youth voters.

Student Fellows collaborate to produce nonpartisan, accessible research briefs for publication. Research teams are led by ACE Research Associates, graduate students with expertise in their field or highly-qualified undergraduate students. Research Associates work one-on-one with Student Fellows to develop and provide feedback on their research projects. Over the course of the internship, Student Fellows will design a research plan and publish two briefs in their policy area of interest. 

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section at the bottom of this page.

Key Information

Time Commitment : 10 hours per week

Application Deadline : Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested students to apply as early as possible.

Celso Torres, Valencia College

Natasha Patel, George Washington University

Nathan Sommer, Bates College

Our amazing fellows come from all across the country – to read more about them, click here .

Application Process

• Develop a sense of ACE’s writing style and publication goals by reading published briefs
• Fill out the Application Form to the right
• Round 1: Your writing sample will be evaluated and semi-finalists will move to the interview stage
• Round 2: Interview with a Research Associate
• Receive an offer letter
• Join ACE’s Courseworks account

Writing Sample Guidelines

Pick a current piece of legislation, describe the issue it aims to address, and discuss one argument in favor and one argument in opposition to the legislation.

Guidelines :

• The legislation does not have to have been enacted, you can pick proposed legislation.
• You can pick legislation at the local, state, or federal level.
• DO NOT select a topic that is not public policy. For example, do not discuss how universities responded to the pandemic. University policies are not the same thing as legislation, and ACE exclusively focuses on policies implemented by governments.
• Do not cite sources, this is merely a writing exercise.
• Your response should be 100-250 words in length.

The writing sample is a major part of your application. Before deciding on a topic, read recent publications from ACE to make sure you understand the type of work and subject matter we aim to discuss. Make sure you can be unbiased and neutral about the legislation you write about.

The proposed Freedom to Move Act would provide federal funds for state and local governments to expand public transportation networks and reduce fares. The United States has historically prioritized car-friendly urban planning, and public transportation is limited outside of major metropolitan areas. Currently, transportation is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change. Those in favor of this bill argue it will help the United States reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions, because public transportation is generally less emissions-intensive than individual vehicles or other forms of transportation. However, others argue it will be too expensive to expand public transportation to the point where individual vehicles are unnecessary, and the infrastructure project itself could be environmentally-damaging. They believe the funds could be better spent building infrastructure and providing subsidies for electric vehicles.

Writing samples will be evaluated using this rubric .

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! If you plan to use the Student Fellowship to receive academic credit, make sure to notify your Research Associate at the beginning of the semester and clarify any specific requirements to ensure you receive credit. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure this internship meets all the requirements for academic credit from their institution, and request any necessary information or paperwork at the beginning of the internship.

ACE also supports OPT candidates.

We ask students to commit 10 hours per week to this program.

We support students in prioritizing their academic coursework and mental health. It is common for Student Fellows to reduce their hours during particularly intense academic periods, but students consistently failing to meet their goals will be removed from the program. Regularly completing less than the 10 hours makes it unlikely that students will end the semester with a published brief.

ACE is looking for hardworking, motivated students to take on leadership positions within the organization.

Fellows can earn a semester-long, funded research position where they produce a 20-35 page in-depth  paper for publication.

Student Fellows can also be invited to become Research Associates and manage research teams in their area of expertise, lead research projects, and mentor newer Fellows focused on the same field.

Student Fellows can come from any academic discipline or major, so long as they are passionate about empowering voters to make informed decisions and contributing to public policy research. A willingness to learn and take on new challenges is more important than prior experience with policy research or nonprofit outreach.

ACE supports research across many policy areas, and successful Fellows tend to be those who apply with at least one serious policy interest.

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Set yourself apart by exploring the development of inventors through the ‘lens’ of ethnography. Past participants said that being part of our research enhanced their capacity for human centered design. Participants also valued insights offered by guest speakers into ways ethnography is used in the private sector and the opportunity to explore new career pathways.

The Lemelson-MIT Program (LMIT) is hiring up to six MIT students to assist with our research into ways of assessing invention education (IvE). Lemelson-MIT Student Fellows will meet, interview, and analyze data offered by our stakeholders regarding what measures ‘count’ when determining the value of IvE.

Our student researchers will receive guidance and support, including opportunities for learning the basics of ethnographic research. Students will also have opportunities to hear from former MIT Student Fellows, as well as experts in the field with a background in organizational ethnography and UX research.

Accepted students will be paid $20 per hour and will be expected to work up to 40 hours per week across a six-week period from June 17–August 2, 2024.

Application preference is given for those who apply prior to February 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET . Positions will be first come, first served after this date.

In support of LMIT’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage students from underrepresented groups to apply.

The Lemelson-MIT Program has helped thousands of students and educators learn to invent and has recognized hundreds of collegiate and mid-career inventors for 25 years. Our research offers evidence that our creative, transdisciplinary problem- solving approach known as invention education helps  students of all backgrounds develop interest, confidence and capabilities in science, technology,  engineering and math (STEM).

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

View guidelines, important information for proposers.

All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements. Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education.  NSF actively encourages submission of applications from the full spectrum of diverse talent in STEM.

NSF GRFP was established to recruit and support individuals who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions in STEM.  Thus, NSF especially encourages applications from undergraduate seniors and Bachelor's degree-holders interested in pursuing research-based graduate study in STEM.  First- and second-year graduate students in eligible STEM fields and degree programs are also encouraged to apply.

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The Graduate Research Fellowship Operations Center is responsible for processing applications and responding to requests for information.  General inquiries regarding the Graduate Research Fellowship Program should be made to:

Graduate Research Fellowship Operations Center, telephone: 866-NSF-GRFP, 866-673-4737 (toll-free from the US and Canada) or 202-331-3542 (international). email: [email protected]

Program events

• July 18, 2024 - IOS Virtual Office Hour: Graduate Research Fellowship Program
• August 15, 2023 - Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI) Virtual Office…
• August 9, 2023 - MCB Virtual Office Hour: Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Additional program resources

• Non-NSF website with comprehensive information on how to apply, eligibility, phone numbers and email addresses
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the Graduate Research Fellowship Program
• Administrative Guide for Fellows and Coordinating Officials
• List of Fellows and Honorable Mentions

Awards made through this program

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The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has selected 45 predoctoral students from 18 countries to receive fellowships that will help them complete their graduate degrees in the life sciences. The awardees will receive $43,000 during each year of the fellowship.

HHMI established the International Student Research Fellowships Program in 2011 to support international students during their third to fifth years of graduate school in the United States. Since then, the Institute has invested $20.8 million in the program, and is currently supporting a total of 231 students from 46 countries.

Four of the new fellows are from countries that were not represented in previous years of the program – Jamaica, Philippines, and Poland.

“I believe this award will show that Jamaica’s continued investment in science education is imperative, as our country can produce individuals that are competitive on an international level,” said Colleen Carpenter, an HHMI International Student Research Fellow from Jamaica. She is completing her PhD at the University of Michigan.

“The award has proven to me that even a rural town girl from a low-income family can successfully make her mark in science,” she said. “I hope this serves as an encouragement for other young Jamaicans who wish to pursue a career in the sciences.”

The Institute chose to fund the third to fifth years of graduate school because, by this time, most students have chosen a graduate advisor, identified a research project, and demonstrated their potential for success in the lab.

“We are fortunate that some of the most talented young scientists from around the world choose to come to the United States for their graduate work,” said David Asai, Senior Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs at HHMI. “It is a pleasure to recognize the HHMI International Student Research Fellows for their high level of scientific creativity, their potential to become scientific leaders, and the effective guidance that they are receiving from their thesis advisers.”

International students in U.S. graduate schools often have difficulty getting funding to support their studies. They are not eligible for federal fellowships or training grant support, or other governmental opportunities that are generally reserved for students who are U.S. citizens.

Fifty-seven PhD-granting institutions were eligible to nominate graduate students for this year’s fellowships. Three hundred twenty-nine students submitted applications, which were reviewed by a panel of top scientists and graduate educators. Only institutions currently hosting one or more HHMI Investigators could nominate candidates.

Twenty-two of the new fellows will conduct research in the labs of current or former HHMI Investigators. One of them is Sean Morrison, an HHMI Investigator at UT Southwestern. Morrison is originally from Canada, and was selected as an HHMI International Predoctoral Fellow when he was completing his PhD at Stanford University.

“It feels like an opportunity to give back a little by now mentoring one of these students in my lab,” said Morrison. “These are all students who have an opportunity to do something special. The fellowships fill a major need, while also supporting some of the strongest and most highly selected students in the country.”

The International Student Research Fellowships build on HHMI’s commitment to funding international scientists. In 2012, HHMI selected 28 International Early Career Scientists to help talented individuals who have trained in the U.S. establish independent research programs in 12 countries where funding for scientific support is scarce. In collaboration with the University of KwaZulu-Natal, HHMI has also helped to establish the KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV, an independent research institute in South Africa. Its mission is to conduct outstanding basic science research on tuberculosis (TB) and HIV and translate the scientific findings into new tools to control TB and HIV. 

Meet the 2015 International Student Research Fellows:

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Medical research fellowship program.

The  Medical Research Fellowship Program  (MRFP) at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) provides international medical graduates with the opportunity to enhance their research and clinical skills, preparing them to be strong candidates when applying for U.S. residency programs in the United States. Since the MRFP launched in 2012,  86% of research fellows have successfully matched into U.S. residency positions after completion of the program.

We are now accepting applications for the next program that begins in May 2024! Please refer to the information below for more details.

The goals of the program include providing opportunities for research fellows to:

• Develop a rich and longstanding relationship with a GW faculty member
• Create a network of professional contacts for future support in international medicine
• Develop critical thinking, analytical, and practical inquiry skills utilizing the latest approaches in U.S. healthcare and medical research
• Build a foundation for utilizing evidence-based medicine
• Increase skills in critical appraisal, research design, and understanding of the entire medical research process
• Publish articles or abstracts in peer-reviewed journals and present research posters or papers at conferences
• Gain first-hand knowledge of the U.S. healthcare delivery and medical education system
• Develop personal and group leadership skills necessary for advancement in clinical practice and research
• Develop strategies for communicating clinical research and medical information in spoken and written English
• Gain broad public speaking and presentation experience and participate in at least one professional conference in field of interest

Research : Research fellows attend weekly critical appraisal sessions to increase their knowledge of research methods, analyze the latest in medical publications, and publish letters to the editor. Research fellows also participate in individual and group research projects alongside their faculty mentor aiming to present at a national conference and publish in a peer-reviewed journal.

Clinical observation : Research fellows actively and successfully participate as members of a clinical team. While direct, hands-on patient contact is not permitted, the research fellow engages with the team in all other clinical activities. 

One-on-one mentorship : Each research fellow is matched with a GW faculty mentor in their specialty of choice. Research fellows join the faculty mentor and are integrated into the clinical team, which includes faculty, residents, and students. The faculty mentor provides counseling and guidance through weekly meetings.

U.S. residency application preparation : Research fellows are supported by IMP staff and the Program Medical Director who provide residency preparation interviews and review of curriculum vitae and personal statements. Research fellows can obtain detailed and personalized letters of recommendation from GW faculty members when appropriate. 

Professional development : Research fellows attend regular clinical department grand rounds, conferences, and lectures with their team of faculty, residents, and students. Research fellows are key members of the team and fully participate in department activities. 

Application Process

Research fellows can participate in the program for a duration of 6 months or 12 months and the recommended start date is in May. Earlier or later start dates are also considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Applicants should submit the following required documents to the Office of International Medicine Programs (IMP) at  [email protected] :

• Headshot photograph
• Curriculum vitae 
• Personal statement (1 page)
• Medical school degree
• Medical school transcript
• Three letters of recommendation
• USMLE Step 1 and 2 score reports (if available)

Contact [email protected]  with any questions or to request additional information about the program fees.

Arboretum News

2024 arboretum research fellows announced.

Spiderwort and white wild indigo blooming in Curtis Prairie (Photo: Susan Day)

The UW–Madison Arboretum is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Research Fellowships . Four graduate students have been granted fellowships for projects that investigate timely conservation issues such as invasive species, climate change, and plant/human relationships. The students will receive funding and access to Arboretum land and resources. The Arboretum will also foster connections and collaborations among the Fellows and with the broader community over the course of their projects.

The Arboretum Leopold Fellowship includes two years of full support. Aishwarya Veerabahu (PhD candidate, Department of Botany) received this fellowship to research the ecological, genetic, and social dimensions of the invasive golden oyster mushroom, a non-native cultivated wood decay fungus spreading rapidly in North America. Building on Veerabahu’s previous work as a 2023 Arboretum Research Fellow, this research aims to understand how the golden oyster mushroom impacts wood decomposition and investigates the genetic mechanisms of the mushroom’s invasive potential. The project will also incorporate citizen science to track the golden oyster mushroom’s spread and outreach to inform communication and management around invasive fungi and responsible fungal cultivation practices.

Arboretum Research Fellowships for one year of support were awarded to Francisco Campos Arguedas (PhD candidate, Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences); Mia Keady (PhD candidate, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies); and Meg Wilson (PhD student, Department of Art History).

Campos Arguedas will examine dormancy in multiple tree and shrub species to evaluate how different winter temperature patterns affect their cold hardiness and chilling accumulation responses. The findings from this research will provide novel insights into basic aspects of winter biology, increase practical understanding of how environmental conditions affect trees and shrubs, and inform climate change adaptation strategies for forest management.

Keady will investigate the rate at which remnant and restored prairies in southwest Wisconsin build soil carbon, as well as how environmental soil factors such as texture, mineralogy, and moisture influence soil carbon accumulation. This research, which builds on Keady’s prior work as the 2022–2023 Arboretum Leopold Fellow, will test theories related to mineral saturation, build on a long-term dataset, and advance understanding of prairie soils’ capacity for carbon storage in the face of climate change.

Wilson will use mapping, molecular genetics, tree age assessments, and archival research to delve into the proliferation of black walnut trees within the Arboretum and along and across the borders between the Arboretum and the surrounding built landscapes. This interdisciplinary research will explore how understanding tree relationships and histories can expand and inform a land ethic.

These Fellows were selected for their potential to advance knowledge and have a sustained influence in their field, as well as their projects’ relevance to the Arboretum’s mission and work. The recipients demonstrate a passion for conservation and an understanding of the real-world scientific and societal applications of their work. We look forward to sharing more about the Fellows and the progress of their research.

—Jady Carmichael, communications specialist

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Five CSE students awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Five current and incoming students and recent graduates in computer science and engineering at the University of Michigan have been selected for the 2024 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). One of the most prestigious awards for graduate students in STEM fields, the fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding students pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees.

The five students receiving this honor cover a broad range of research areas in CSE, including grounded language acquisition in AI agents, systems security, human-centered software engineering, and more.

The NSF GRFP awardees in CSE are as follows:

Current and incoming students

Jacob Sansom

Jacob recently finished his master’s degree in CSE and will continue his graduate studies at U-M this fall, pursuing a PhD in CSE under advisors Prof. Joyce Chai and Prof Honglak Lee. Part of the Situated Language and Embodied Dialogue (SLED) lab, his research interests include grounded language acquisition in embodied AI agents, online/continual learning, and cognitive modeling.

William Wang

William is a recent graduate of Johns Hopkins University, where he earned a dual bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering and computer science. He will be coming to U-M this fall to pursue a PhD in CSE. His research interests include medical robotics, high-performance graphics computing, virtual/augmented reality, and machine learning.

Recent graduates

Kaia Newman

Kaia graduated with a BSE in computer science in 2023 and is currently a PhD student at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on human-centered software engineering, including program comprehension, developer productivity and wellbeing, accessibility for neurodivergent developers, and more, and she continues to contribute to projects on these topics with Prof. Westley Weimer in CSE.

Elanor Tang

Elanor graduated with an MS in CSE in December 2023 and will be pursuing a PhD in computer science at Carnegie Mellon University in the fall. While at U-M, she performed research in the Michigan Aerospace and Robotics Verification Lab (MARVL) with Prof. Jean-Baptiste Jeannin, with her work focusing on the application of formal methods and programming language techniques to establish the safety and security of programs and systems.

Eric recently graduated with a BSE in computer science and will be pursuing a PhD at Brown University starting this fall. During his time at U-M, he worked with Prof. Cyrus Omar in the Future of Programming Lab on the design of next-generation user interfaces for modern programming languages. One of his papers in this area won a Distinguished Paper Award at POPL 2024

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5 pitt students were named community research fellows.

Five undergraduates in the University of Pittsburgh David C. Frederick Honors College earned Community Research Fellowships, which will enable their work with a scholar community or nonprofit partner or allow them focus on an issue throughout the summer as part of a long-term sustainable project.

This summer, the Frederick Honors College awarded 90 fellowship and internship awards — including the prestigious Brackenridge Fellowship as well as opportunities in creative arts , health sciences research , engineering and public service . Students from across all disciplines can apply by proposing a research topic, finding a faculty sponsor and committing to completing and presenting their research by the end of summer.

The five Community Research Fellowship recipients are:

• Oyinloluwa Ganiyu , a studio arts and biology major in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the Frederick Honors College
• Helen Katyal , an economics major in the Dietrich School and the Frederick Honors College
• Zac Lindquist , a neuroscience major in the Dietrich School and the Frederick Honors College
• Tanisha Pagadala , a psychology major in the Dietrich School and the Frederick Honors College
• Sarah Sirakos , a statistics major in the Dietrich School and the Frederick Honors College

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The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation  announced that it has awarded fellowships to 10 PhD students with ties to MIT. The prestigious award provides each recipient with five years of doctoral-level research funding (up to a total of $250,000), which allows them the flexibility and autonomy to pursue their own innovative ideas.

Fellows also receive lifelong access to Hertz Foundation programs, such as events, mentoring, and networking. They join the ranks of over 1,300 former Hertz Fellows who are leaders and scholars in a range of fields in science, engineering, and technology. Connections among fellows over the years have sparked collaborations in startups, research, and technology commercialization.

The 10 MIT recipients are among a total of 18 Hertz Foundation Fellows scholars selected this year from across the country. Five of them received their undergraduate degrees at the Institute and will pursue their PhDs at other schools. Two are current MIT graduate students, and four will begin their studies here in the fall.

“For more than 60 years, Hertz Fellows have led scientific and technical innovation in national security, applied biological sciences, materials research, artificial intelligence, space exploration, and more. Their contributions have been essential in advancing U.S. competitiveness,” says Stephen Fantone, chair of the Hertz Foundation board of directors and founder and president of Optikos Corp. “I’m excited to watch our newest Hertz Fellows as they pursue challenging research and continue the strong tradition of applying their work for the greater good.”

This year’s MIT-affiliated awardees are:

Owen Dugan ’24 graduated from MIT in just two-and-a-half years with a degree in physics, and he plans to pursue a PhD in computer science at Stanford University. His research interests lie at the intersection of AI and physics. As an undergraduate, he conducted research in a broad range of areas, including using physics concepts to enhance the speed of large language models and developing machine learning algorithms that automatically discover scientific theories. He was recognized with MIT’s Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award and is a U.S. Presidential Scholar, a Neo Scholar, and a Knight-Hennessy Scholar. Dugan holds multiple patents, co-developed an app to reduce food waste, and co-founded a startup that builds tools to verify the authenticity of digital images.

Kaylie Hausknecht will begin her physics doctorate at MIT in the fall, having completing her undergraduate degree in physics and astrophysics at Harvard University. While there, her undergraduate research focused on developing new machine learning techniques to solve problems in a range of fields, such as fluid dynamics, astrophysics, and condensed matter physics. She received the Hoopes Prize for her senior thesis, was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa as a junior, and won two major writing awards. In addition, she completed five NASA internships. As an intern, she helped identify 301 new exoplanets using archival data from the Kepler Space Telescope. Hausknecht served as the co-president of Harvard’s chapter of Science Club for Girls, which works to encourage girls from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue STEM.

Elijah Lew-Smith majored in physics at Brown University and plans to pursue a doctoral degree in physics at MIT. He is a theoretical physicist with broad intellectual interests in effective field theory (EFT), which is the study of systems with many interacting degrees of freedom. EFT reveals how to extract the relevant, long-distance behavior from complicated microscopic rules. In 2023, he received a national award to work on applying EFT systematically to non-equilibrium and active systems such as fluctuating hydrodynamics or flocking birds. In addition, Lew-Smith received a scholarship from the U.S. State Department to live for a year in Dakar, Senegal, and later studied at ’École Polytechnique in Paris, France.

Rupert Li ’24 earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at MIT in mathematics as well as computer science, data science, and economics, with a minor in business analytics.He was named a 2024 Marshall Scholar and will study abroad for a year at Cambridge University before matriculating at Stanford University for a mathematics doctorate. As an undergraduate, Li authored 12 math research articles, primarily in combinatorics, but also including discrete geometry, probability, and harmonic analysis. He was recognized for his work with a Barry Goldwater Scholarship and an honorable mention for the Morgan Prize, one of the highest undergraduate honors in mathematics.

Amani Maina-Kilaas is a first-year doctoral student at MIT in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, where he studies computational psycholinguistics. In particular, he is interested in using artificial intelligence as a scientific tool to study how the mind works, and using what we know about the mind to develop more cognitively realistic models. Maina-Kilaas earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science and mathematics from Harvey Mudd College. There, he conducted research regarding intention perception and theoretical machine learning, earning the Astronaut Scholarship and Computing Research Association’s Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award.

Zoë Marschner ’23 is a doctoral student at Carnegie Mellon University working on geometry processing, a subfield of computer graphics focused on how to represent and work with geometric data digitally; in her research, she aims to make these representations capable of enabling fundamentally better algorithms for solving geometric problems across science and engineering. As an undergraduate at MIT, she earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science and math and pursued research in geometry processing, including repairing hexahedral meshes and detecting intersections between high-order surfaces. She also interned at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where she worked on collision detection algorithms for simulation. Marschner is a recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship and the Goldwater Scholarship.

Zijian (William) Niu will start a doctoral program in computational and systems biology at MIT in the fall. He has a particular interest in developing new methods for imaging proteins and other biomolecules in their native cellular environments and using those data to build computational models for predicting their dynamics and molecular interactions. Niu received his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biophysics, and physics from the University of Pennsylvania. His undergraduate research involved developing novel computational methods for biological image analysis. He was awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for creating a deep-learning algorithm for accurately detecting tiny diffraction-limited spots in fluorescence microscopy images that outperformed existing methods in quantifying spatial transcriptomics data.

James Roney received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Harvard University in computer science and statistics, respectively. He is currently working as a machine learning research engineer at D.E. Shaw Research. His past research has focused on interpreting the internal workings of AlphaFold and modeling cancer evolution. Roney plans to pursue a PhD in computational biology at MIT, with a specific interest in developing computational models of protein structure, function, and evolution and using those models to engineer novel proteins for applications in biotechnology.

Anna Sappington ’19 is a student in the Harvard University-MIT MD-PhD Program, currently in the first year of her doctoral program at MIT in electrical engineering and computer science. She is interested in building methods to predict evolutionary events, especially connections among machine learning, biology, and chemistry to develop reinforcement learning models inspired by evolutionary biology. Sappington graduated from MIT with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and molecular biology. As an undergraduate, she was awarded a 2018 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and selected as a Burchard Scholar and an Amgen Scholar. After graduating, she earned a master’s degree in genomic medicine from the University of Cambridge, where she studied as a Marshall Scholar, as well as a master’s degree in machine learning from University College London.

Jason Yang ’22  received his bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in computer science from MIT and is currently a doctoral student in genetics at Stanford University. He is interested in understanding the biological processes that underlie human health and disease. At MIT, and subsequently at Massachusetts General Hospital, Yang worked on the mechanisms involved in neurodegeneration in repeat expansion diseases, uncovering a novel molecular consequence of repeat protein aggregation.

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Education professor awarded national academy of education fellowship to study students of color response to anti-black curriculums.

Study will focus on creating and implementing a curriculum grounded in historically responsive literacy and Black historical consciousness.

KINGSTON, R.I. — June 5, 2024 — Tashal Brown, assistant professor of urban education and secondary social studies at the University of Rhode Island, has been awarded a $70,000 Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship grant from the National Academy of Education (NAEd), to research the influence of anti-Blackness in U.S. education and promote comprehensive representations of Black experiences in middle and high school curriculum.

Brown’s project, entitled, “Disrupting Anti-Black Logics in Education: Cultivating Critical Perspectives and Expansive Representations of Black Histories and Cultures in School Curriculum,” explores curricula that neglect Black histories and cultures, often portraying Blackness through a lens of trauma that harms Black students by denying their humanity, promoting deficit narratives, and distorting or prohibiting teaching Black history.

“Drawing from critical race theory and employing intersectional methodologies, the research aims to disrupt prevailing narratives and elevate the voices and experiences of Black students and other youth of color,” Brown said. “These frameworks are designed to authentically engage with students’ backgrounds, identities, and literacy practices, fostering a more inclusive understanding of Blackness.”

She added that, ultimately, the project will foster “liberatory learning spaces that honor the diversity and richness of Black histories and cultures.”

Brown is collaborating with Black educators from Rhode Island’s urban middle and high schools to collect and analyze data through a critical race theory lens, to formulate interventions for educational environments where Black histories, cultures, and literacies are affirmed and valued.

“The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship is a prestigious and highly competitive opportunity for early career faculty. Being selected for this award demonstrates the importance and brilliance of Dr. Brown’s work, which has the potential to shape the educational experiences of Black students and educators in Rhode Island and beyond,” said Danielle Dennis, dean of the Feinstein College of Education.

Brown was one of only 25 NAEd /Spencer Fellowship awardees from over 240 applications.

The fellowships provide funding and professional development to early-career scholars whose projects address critical issues in the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education, at the national and international levels.

“The NAEd/Spencer Fellowships represent an investment in both the fellows and their ideas for shaping education research. Moreover, these fellowships can offer life-changing opportunities,” said Okhee Lee, chair of the NAEd Professional Development Committee.