Our research looks to understand whether current sodium intake guidelines should be revised to ones that are variable and individualized. Current sodium intake guidelines are the same for everybody – 2,300 mg a day – regardless of a host of physiological factors that may impact how much sodium people actually need. As previously discussed, twoContinue reading “Zoe Silva: The Greater Impact & Future Direction”
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Dev Sangha: Why Tissue Stiffness Matters
Impact: One thing that surprised me was how much we can learn about our health just from tissue stiffness. When tissue becomes stiffer or softer than normal, it can be a sign of serious problems like cancer or heart disease. Studying such alterations can give us better ways of diagnosing diseases at an early stageContinue reading “Dev Sangha: Why Tissue Stiffness Matters”
Brooke Hagans: The Kind of Scientist I Want to Be
I am currently in the stage of data analysis, where the long hours of designing the experiment, fieldwork, and navigating setbacks begin to take shape as meaningful results. My research examines the intersection of pregnancy, immunity, and parasitic burden in Atlantic stingrays (Hypanus sabinus), offering a unique opportunity to understand stress physiology across vertebrates moreContinue reading “Brooke Hagans: The Kind of Scientist I Want to Be”
Andy Gonzalez: The Organization of Life
When I first began my IDEA Grant research project, I knew I was ultimately undertaking a project that sits at the intersection between biology, computer science, and mathematics. My project, which focuses on creating a new computational tool for analyzing spatial transcriptomics data, is not just solely about writing code or producing pretty figures. AtContinue reading “Andy Gonzalez: The Organization of Life”
Applications of Potential Therapeutic Compound for Alzheimer’s on Mice
By Ellie VoglSUNY Oneonta Hello! I am Ellie, an upcoming Senior at SUNY Oneonta with a major in Biology and a Pre-Veterinary concentration. I am a proud transfer student from Monroe Community College, where I obtained my Associate’s degree back home in Rochester, NY. I am a huge animal person and spend my time outsideContinue reading “Applications of Potential Therapeutic Compound for Alzheimer’s on Mice”
Improving Health Outcomes in Knee Osteoarthritis Care
Hello everyone! My name is Angelina Kwan and I am finishing up my second year at the University of California, San Diego. I am majoring in Human Biology with a minor in Global Health. I grew up in Valley Center, CA but I have also lived in Arizona and the San Diego area. My curiosityContinue reading “Improving Health Outcomes in Knee Osteoarthritis Care “
Prototyping and Testing a Better Tissue Sensor
Hi! My name is Dev Sangha, and I’m a biology major at Florida State University, set to graduate in Spring 2027. I’m passionate about science, technology, and biomedical research. This summer, with support from the IDEA Grant, I’ll be working on a project that brings together engineering and biology to tackle a very real problemContinue reading “Prototyping and Testing a Better Tissue Sensor”
Brooke Hagans: The Mysteries of Survival
Hi there! My name is Brooke Taylor Hagans, and I’m an undergraduate researcher studying Biological Science at Florida State University. This summer, I’m incredibly grateful to be conducting independent research through the FSU IDEA Grant, a program that supports original, student-led projects. With this support, I’ll be exploring a question that connects physiology, parasitology, andContinue reading “Brooke Hagans: The Mysteries of Survival”
Andy Gonzalez: Exploring Cellular Landscapes with Computer Science
My name is Andy Gonzalez and I am a junior studying Computer Science at Florida State University. This summer, through the IDEA Grant, I am pursuing an interesting computational biology project studying the emerging area of spatial transcriptomics (ST). Imagine being able to map the activity of genes directly to the organs and tissues theyContinue reading “Andy Gonzalez: Exploring Cellular Landscapes with Computer Science”
Learning to Introduce Isotopes and the Role of Oysters in Economics
Hello! As the President’s Showcase gets closer, I am looking forward to presenting my work on this project in the same place that it started. When I first began as a UROP student, I was completely unfamiliar with soils and environmental science. I struggled to understand the context of the results I would obtain, andContinue reading “Learning to Introduce Isotopes and the Role of Oysters in Economics”
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