My Takeaways from Brackenridge

During my time in the Brackenridge Fellowship, I gained a lot of experience as a researcher working in basic sciences. I felt like I really grew as a researcher and gained a lot of knowledge on various lab techniques. Furthermore, I really enjoyed my time under this fellowship and met a lot of great undergraduate…

Communication in Healthcare and Medical Research

Effectively communicating research to other individuals outside of your respective field can be a challenge especially when individuals do not know much of the background information in your area of study. When communicating to a general audience, it is crucial to think about the bigger picture of your research project. My project is related to…

Learning from a Diverse Cohort

One of the most fascinating parts of the Brackenridge fellowship is the unique cohort that I get to work with. With thirty-six individuals working on different projects relating to different disciplines, it is quite exciting for me to learn about all the work that is being done by the Brackenridge cohort. I intend to learn…

Alay Gandhi – Mending the Heart!

About me Hey everyone! My name is Alay and I am a rising senior here at Pitt. I am majoring in Natural Sciences with minors in Economics and Chemistry. I am on the pre-med track with the goal of becoming a physician in the future. Outside of schoolwork, I conduct research at the Liu lab…