The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium, held on November 13, 2024.
This annual event showcases the hard work of our undergraduate researchers, who contribute to advancing knowledge in biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, microbiology, and molecular and integrative physiology. Research experience equips students with valuable skills in leadership, communication, and project management while preparing them for graduate school or careers in research.
School of MCB Director’s Award for Exceptional Research Presentation
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Ben Shapiro
Activity-Based Nitric Oxide-Responsive Porphyrin for Site-Selective and Nascent Cancer Ablation
Research mentor: Dr. Jefferson Chan, Department of Chemistry
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Meghan McCann
Developing a Tool for Targeted, Ubiquitin-independent Protein Degradation
Research mentor: Dr. Kai Zhang, Department of Biochemistry
School of MCB Outstanding Research Presentation Award
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Angela Ho
Developing an In Vitro Toxicity Screening Model for the Progression of Spermatogenesis in Mice
Research mentor: Dr. Huanyu (Joe) Qiao, Department of Comparative Biosciences
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Kaela Maghinang
Investigating the Role of Immune Cells during Drosophila Wing Imaginal Disc Regeneration
Research mentor: Dr. Rachel Smith-Bolton, Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
School of MCB Research Presentation Honorable Mention
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Devina Joshi
Chronic Exposure to DEHP and DiNP Alters Uterine Homeostasis and Integrity
Research mentor: Dr. Indrani Bagchi, Department of Comparative Biosciences
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Aarav Pathak
Investigating the Role of Paraventricular Thalamus in Balancing Energy State and Food-Seeking Behavior
Research mentor: Dr. Patrick Sweeney, Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology
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Jack Storm
The Role of Circadian Rhythms on Tight Junction Proteins of the Blood-Brain Interface
Research mentor: Dr. Martha Gillette, Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, and thank you to the judges for their time and support!