Hi! I’m Kathy Vo and I’m a rising sophomore pursuing a dual major in biological sciences and studio arts. I enjoy biking with my family, going on fun adventures with my friends, and making and eating food! I also like any Nat Geo Wild show that David Attenborough narrates (I highly recommend “Our Planet” on…
Category: Research Fellowship
The cell mechanics of neurulation: Brackenridge Fellow Introduction
Hi everyone! I’m Chloe Merino, a rising senior double majoring in biology and anthropology. I’m minoring in chemistry and pursuing a certificate in the conceptual foundations of medicine as well. I love biochemistry and developmental and evolutionary biology, which I spend a lot of my time studying and teaching as a tutor and UTA. A…
Health Sciences Fellowship 2024: Exploring Magnesium Handling by the Kidney
Hi everyone! My name is Lorena Ye, and I am a rising senior at the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. I am majoring in Biochemistry with minors in Computer Science and Chemistry and a certificate in Global Health. Outside of school, I love working out, running, and crocheting. I also help run Pitt’s chapter…
An Introduction to Money Talk during Pretend Grocery Shopping
Hello! My name is Hanna Enos, and I’m a rising junior majoring in Psychology with minors in Neuroscience, Linguistics, and Applied Statistics. Outside of school, I love to knit and crochet. Under the guidance of my mentor Dr. Melissa Libertus, I have been awarded the Brackenridge Fellowship for my project examining the frequency of parent-child…
Health Sciences Introduction: A Journey into Cardiomyopathy Research
Hi! My name is Sejal Molakaseema and I am a rising sophomore studying Computational Biology with a minor in Chemistry and a certificate in Bioethics. Outside of my coursework and research, I love playing tennis, especially with my family, and going on long hikes in new places. I also really enjoy traveling and I’m visiting…
Health Sciences Research Fellowship 2024: Modulation of Microglial Response to Alzheimer’s Disease with Ultrasound Targeted Microbubble Cavitation in a Model of the Blood Brain Barrier
Hi everyone! My name is Mara Cicchetti and I am a part of the Health Sciences Research Fellowship this summer. My project in Dr. Villanueva’s lab focuses on Alzheimer’s Disease and a cutting edge therapeutic tool called Ultrasound Targeted Microbubble Cavitation (UTMC). This therapeutic can be used to disrupt the blood brain barrier, allowing for…
Illuminating Cyber-Informed Engineering: SHURE-Grid 2024
Hi everyone! My name is James Ross and I am a rising senior in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences studying History and Political Science while pursuing a certificate in Public and Professional Writing. As of now, I plan to pursue graduate study in Public Policy and International Affairs. In addition, I am a…
Brackenridge Introduction: Exploring the Menstrual Health of Tribal Women in South India
Hello everyone! I’m Sanjana, a rising senior pursuing a dual degree in Biology and Anthropology, with a Chemistry minor and a Conceptual Foundations of Medicine certificate. Outside of class, I love to hike and go on long walks! This summer, I feel honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with my peers as a part…
Improving Glaucoma Treatment One Hydrogel at a Time- Health Science Research Fellowship
Hi everyone! My name is Allison (Allie) Redhair, and I am a rising senior within the Honors College. I am a chemistry major on the bioscience track. In my free time, I am an avid weightlifter, so feel free to say hi if you see me at the Pete or Trees! I also love to…
What We Don’t Know About Athero: Katelyn’s Brackenridge Introduction
Hi everyone! My name is Katelyn Chen and I am a rising sophomore majoring in Biology and Spanish in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the Frederick Honors College. This summer, I have the pleasure of being part of the Brackenridge Research Fellowship working on biomedical research in endocrinology and metabolism with my…