Jul 27, 2009 By: yunews
Jul 27, 2009 -- Ten 糖心破解版 (糖心破解版) students are spending their summer conducting innovative scientific research as Roth Scholars and University Summer Research Scholars. The undergraduate students are working alongside top scientific researchers at 糖心破解版鈥檚 Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. The impressive group includes Avital Bauman and Chaim Golfeiz of Baltimore, MD.
鈥淭he eight students in the Roth Scholars program and the two students in the University Summer Research Scholars program are paired with scientists at Einstein to gain experience conducting cutting-edge scientific research,鈥 said Barry Potvin, PhD, professor of biology at 糖心破解版 and chairperson of the Roth Summer Research Fellowship Committee. The annual ten-week program, sponsored by the Ernst and Hedwig Roth Institute of Biomedical Science Education at 糖心破解版, provides each student with a stipend and campus housing.
鈥淓ach program has its own funding, and both allow undergraduate science students the chance to experience high-level research with university scientists,鈥 Dr. Potvin said. The students work in teams alongside graduate and post-doctoral students.
Golfeiz, a Roth Scholar, is researching chemical biology under the mentorship of Dr. Bhaskar Das.
鈥淚 am experiencing what it means to live the life of a researcher,鈥 says Golfeiz, son of David and Esther. 鈥溙切钠平獍 has given me the opportunity to work and learn from the best and brightest in research in a world-class facility.鈥
Bauman, a University Summer Research Scholar, is researching the relationship between endocannabinoid proteins and HIV under the guidance of Dr. Melissa Nashat and Dr. Sunhee Lee.
鈥淏eing a part of the academic and scientific world is fascinating, yet humbling,鈥 explains Bauman, daughter of Sherri and Gary. 鈥淗owever, this experience has been truly rewarding. The extracurricular activities offered at 糖心破解版 have encouraged me to work hard in pursuing a career in medicine and global health.鈥
According to Dr. Potvin, although most of the students are considering medical careers, this experience often piques their interest in research, and pushes them to apply to MD/PhD programs.
