Program Alumni

College/University: Dominican University

Major: Neuroscience

Year-in-school: Rising Junior

Research Project Name: Characterizing the Meniscus Microvasculature in a Human Cadaver with Radiographic Techniques

Faculty Mentor: Jorge Chahla, MD

Alia Alicea

College/University: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Major: Human Development and Family Studies

Year-in-school: Rising Junior

Research Project Name: Empowering Residents of West Garfield Park with an Understanding of Mental Health, and its Intersection with Exercise, Nutrition, Physical Wellness, and an Overall Sense of Well-Being

Faculty Mentor: Sheila Dugan, MD

Nancy Cortez

College/University: Rush University

Major: Health Sciences

Year-in-school: Class of 2020

Research Project Name: Evaluation of Organ Transplant Program for Undocumented Patients in Illinois

Faculty Mentor: Brittney Lange-Maia, PhD

Emilia Ferreira

College/University: Vanderbilt University

Major: Neuroscience

Year-in-school: Rising Junior

Research Project Name: Analysis of Patient Compliance in Post-Surgical Spine Patients

Faculty Mentor: Howard S. An, MD

Andrea Hernandez

College/University: Loyola University

Major: Neuroscience

Year-in-school: Rising Junior

Research Project Name: Telemedicine Meets Parkinson’s Disease: Personalized Neuro-Teletherapy from Home

Faculty Mentor: Mitra Afshari, MD, MPH

Chizelum Ikedi

College/University: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Major: Psychology

Year-in-school: Rising Senior

Research Project Name: Improving Knowledge, Attitudes, and Skills of Medical Trainees in Clinical Medical Ethics

Faculty Mentor: Gina Piscitello, MD

Tigist Mersha

College/University: Loyola University

Major: Neuroscience

Year-in-school: Rising junior

Research Project Name: Complication Rates and Mean Age of Patients with Crouzon and Apert Syndrome Who Underwent Monobloc Surgery

Faculty Mentor: Amir Dorafshar, MD

Mary-Benedicta Obikili

College/University: University of Illinois at Chicago

Major: Biology

Year-in-school: Senior

Research Project Name: Exploring Colorectal Cancer Genetics in African American and Caucasian Populations

Faculty Mentor: Ashiq Masood, MD

Dulce Saenz

College/University: Beloit College

Major: Biochemistry

Year-in-school: Class of 2020

Research Project Name: Mood, Dietary Patterns, and Cognition of Cardiac Patients of Rush Systems

Faculty Mentor: Annabelle S. Volgman, MD

Antonia Santos

College/University: University of Illinois at Chicago

Major: Biological Sciences

Year-in-school: Class of 2018

Research Project Name: Assessing Diet, Engaging Physical Activity, and Raising Stroke Awareness during COVID-19

Faculty Mentor: Neelum T. Aggarwal, MD