We have been hard at work on several projects this summer. Some highlights:
James Gaither (pictured below at mid-left) spent the summer in the lab as part of the STEP-UP (NIDDK) program. He presented his work at their symposium this week and did a fantastic job. Taylor and Kendall mentored James and also did a wonderful job.
We had additional meetings of the Flatworm Friday symposium, which were very fun for all.
Rachel presented at the virtual SDB meeting in July.
Rachel submitted an R01 in June.
Both Taylor and Kendall has their first committee meetings.
Kendall was awarded an ARCS scholarship.
Jennifer was accepted into the Frontiers in Stem Cells and Regeneration course at MBL, which will take place this fall.
We tried a “Diversity in STEM” lab meeting discussion and many of us committed to new DEIJ plans or activities for 2021-2022.
Rachel applied for an SEC travel grant and was awarded funding to work with Dr. Beth Duncan (University of Kentucky) for a couple of weeks in 2022.
Former undergrad Rachel Grimes returned to the lab as a part-time technician. She is applying to medical school now. We’re lucky to have her back!
Lots of lab members got new and exciting data to move their projects forward. We are working on 4 manuscripts currently and hope to submit several this fall and in early 2022. Full steam ahead!
Celebrating our STEP-UP program (NIDDK) student, James Gaither. He was mentored by Kendall Clay and Taylor Medlock.