IMMB internship program highlight

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for biomedical research, particularly in immunology. The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology internship offers students in the Immunology and Medical Microbiology Program vital experience in cutting edge research projects in microbiology, infectious diseases, immunology, neuro-immunology, vaccinology, cancer cell biology and molecular biology.

Students begin their projects as sophomores and are supported to develop and conduct an independent research project for two years. Students work on research projects directly under the direction of faculty members in the department. Each summer, the students present their research at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium, and students are also present their work at regional and national scientific conferences. Upon graduation, many students continue research as they pursue advanced medical or professional degrees.

Current interns and their mentors:

Juniors
Chloe Chipman – Slawek Lukomski, Ph.D.
Brice Johnston – Rita Rio, Ph.D
Emily Lecea – Michael Hu, Ph.D.
Linda Ma – Edwin Wan, Ph.D.
Sabrina Siegan – Jennifer Franko, Ph.D.
Michael Willis – Jon Busada, Ph.D.

Seniors
Jessica Amedro – Salik Hussain, Ph.D.
Emily Airing – Tim Eubanks, Ph.D.
Kendyl Berry – John Barnett, Ph.D.
Matthew Kays – Cory Robinson, Ph.D.
Maeve Morris – Jon Busada, Ph.D.
Lillie Powell – Slawek Lukomski, Ph.D.

Photographed from left to right:
Top Row - Maeve Morris, Emily Lecea, Matthew Kays
Middle Row - Linda Ma, Lillie Powell
Front Row - Chloe Chipman