NEWS
Scientific Output Update: Lauren Grohowski
SyBBURE Student Lauren Grohowski’s second-author article, “Effect of pressure insole sampling frequency on insole-measured peak force accuracy during running,” was published in the Journal of Biomechanics on November 13, 2022. Check it out here.
SyBBURE Student Shanay Desai recognized for top presentation at ABRCMS
SyBBURE student Shanay Desai was designated part of the Top 10% Best Cancer Biology Presentations at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minitorized Scientists (ABRCMS). Out of over 300 undergraduate students presenting research in cancer biology, Shanay was given the top 10% award based on presentation design, research thoroughness, and ability to answer follow up questions from judges. Congratulations, Shanay!
SyBBURE Student Joyce Sanks awarded best poster at NABG
SyBBURE student Joyce Sanks earned the award for Best Poster at the 41st Annual Technical Conference of the National Association of Black Geoscientists. Congratulations, Joyce!
SyBBURE Student Gina Yu receives ABRCMS travel award
SyBBURE student Gina Yu received a travel award for the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS). This generous award covers travel, hotel, and fee expenses for the annual ABRCMS convention. Congratulations, Gina!
Application Open October 1 - November 6, 2022 for SyBBURE Searle Program
Please visit https://www.sybbure.org/apply to confirm your eligibility and access the application. If you want to know more about the program, you can also request an informational meeting with a current SyBBURE Searle student at the above address.
SyBBURE Searle Students Travel to Share Research
SyBBURE Searle students do cool stuff by traveling the world to attend conferences and disseminate their research findings. Just this summer:
Alisa Shmidt presented at the Materials Research Society Spring Meeting & Exhibit in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Jared Robinson presented at the American Society for Mass Spectrometry Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Joyce Sanks and Andrei Olaru traveled to Frankfurt, Germany for immersive research experiences at the Senckenberg Museum of Natural History.
Isabella Wynocker and Patrick Darmawi-Iskandar presented research at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference in Provo, Utah.
Cassandra Atzrodt visited Vail, Colorado to present her research at the Kern Lipid Conference.
Min Joo Kim presented research at the US Korea Conference: Science and Technology in the Wake of the Pandemic, which was held in Arlington, Virginia.
Wonderful work, SyBBURE Searle students!
Scientific Output Update: Lauren Grohowski
SyBBURE Student Lauren Grohowski’s third-author article, “Tibial bone forces can be monitored using shoe-worn wearable sensors during running,” was published in the Journal of Sports Sciences on August 6, 2022. Check it out here.
Grace DePietro Awarded Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
Grace, a recent SyBBURE alumnus (Electrical Engineering, Class of 2021), has received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. The scholarship, funded by the European Union, will cover tuition, insurance, travel, and a monthly allowance for Grace while she attends a joint masters program in Ireland, Spain, and Norway for renewable energy in the marine environment.
Grace DePietro
SyBBURE Student Minna Apostolova wins Aida Nureddin Outstanding Junior Research Award
SyBBURE student Minna Apostolova has received the Biochemistry Department Aida Nureddin Outstanding Junior Research Award. This is an award for the top junior conducting research in the Vanderbilt University Biochemistry and Chemical Biology Program. Congratulations, Minna!
Scientific Output Update: Laura Wan
SyBBURE Student Laura Wan’s second-author article, “The Quick Dementia Rating System and Its Relationship to Biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease and Neuropsychological Performance,” was published in Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders on April 27, 2022. Check it out here.
