Each year, our DUNE scholars complete eight weeks of hands-on research and professional development. Their journey culminates in a research poster presentation. Explore the profiles below to learn more about our past scholars and their impactful projects.
2024
Emmanuel Morales
Validation of mGluR5 BacFlp Mice: A Novel Tool to Identify Protein Interactions
Calakos Lab
Bianca Frederic
A novel approach to identify mGluR5 protein interactions in the mouse brain
Calakos Lab
Lesly Garcia
Neuronal mechanisms of psoriatic itch: role of IL17R/ERK/TRPV4 signaling
Chen Lab
2023
India Goldsmith
Validation of a New Tool to Identify Proteins Around the mGluR5 Receptor
Calakos Labs
Iris Cisneros
Validation of a new tool to identify proteins
Sanders Lab
Khady Okwuosha
The Role of TRPV4 in glial cells: a mouse model of migraines
Moore Lab
Vainqueur Makema
The impact of sickness on the gut-brain connection
Bohorquez Lab
2022
Amira Leggett
Effect of AAV-GAA Gene Therapy on Diaphragm Neuromuscular Junction in pompe mouse model
ElMallah Lab
Dillon Heffernan
Apoc1 is a Marker of Phagocytic Microglia in Retinal Development
Kay Lab
Messiah King
The Role of Sex in the Expression of TRP Channels in the Mouse Model of Migraine
Moore Lab
Praise Kidimbu
Utilizing EEG to Evaluate Visually Impaired and Typically Developing Infants’ Phonetic Representations
Bergelson Lab
Suin H. Kpa
Investigating the Role of LRRK2 and ATM in Parkinson’s Disease
Sanders Lab
2021
Anapurna Germain
Investigation of how the zebrafish brain uses visual stimuli to make decisions.
Naumann Lab
Jasmine Parker
Investigation of early life environment on neural development, the immunesystem, and behavior.
Bilbo Lab
Julisa Perez
Investigation of microglia pruning of synapses during development.
Eroglu Lab
Leslie Negrete Garcia
Investigation of the effects of Botox on the trafficking of migraine-relevant TRP channels.
Moore Lab
Sarah Mendoza Lopez
Investigation of Spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 disorder (SCA7)
ElMallah Lab