A student in the RADIANCE track of the Summer Research Program reflects on community-engaged research.
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Tag: Summer Research Program Blog
Restoration, parks and social determinants of health
A student in the Summer Research Program RADIANCE tracks discusses the importance of park restoration and access to community health.
The ultimate goal: Save a heart
A student in the RADIANCE track of the Summer Research Program witnesses a heart operation.
Restoration, return, and rivers: How history drove Haiti toward undernutrition
A student from the RADIANCE track of the Summer Research Program discusses undernutrition in Haiti.
Shaping a diverse future in public health: Empowering diversity and inclusion
A student in the Summer Research Program RADIANCE track discusses the diverse nature of the program.
Community-engaged research: Bridging the gap between the “Haves” and “Have nots”
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases Track discusses her experiences with community-engaged research.
A summer in review: Promoting diversity in Alzheimer’s research
A student from the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases Track reflects on her project work and summer experience.
From evolution to microbiology: A journey to understand the tuberculosis pandemic
Summer Research Program student Alexandria Swanson discusses why Tuberculosis is such a fascinating yet complex bacterium to study.
Indoor air pollution: A reminder of public health’s interdisciplinary nature
Read a perspective on how the different facets of public health enable interdisciplinary research.
The curse of knowledge: Bridging the knowledge gap
Read a perspective of her Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases track experience from a member of the cohort along with her work on the “Spatial Navigation Experiences and Abilities” project.
Summer Research Program: Growth, development and learning
Read a perspective on the Summer Research Program experience from a student in the Aging & Neurological Diseases track.
A summer at WashU – Experiences of a low-income country citizen
Read a perspective on the Summer Research Program from a student in the Public and Global Health track.
Understanding the relationship between sleep, mental health and pain in anemic children
A student in the Summer Research Program – RADIANCE track describes his work with the Fields Lab studying sickle cell disease and more.
A personal case study on white coat syndrome
A student in the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program – Public and Global Health track discusses her personal connection with a lecture on cardiovascular health.
Disintegrating structural racism in Alzheimer’s disease research
Read a perspective on racial equity in research and health care.
Demystifying the microbiome: A summer of pediatric research
Learn more about the microbiome and the summer studies of one student in the Summer Research Program – Public & Global Health track.
Learning to see the bigger picture in research
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases track reflects on her time working with the Emotion and Mental Health Lab.
Lessons in Alzheimer’s disease
Read a perspective on Alzheimer’s disease from a student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases track.
Reaching the Summer Research Program halfway point: Progress and looking ahead
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases track reflects on her experience so far.
Enhancing sustainability in global cancer care
In this observation from a student in the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program – Public and Global Health track, learn about how the PEWS systems works to assess health in hospitalized children.
Hematopoiesis development and a Malignancy Program retreat
Read about the experiences of one of our Summer Research Program RADIANCE track participants.
Education into action: Translating classroom knowledge to the laboratory
Read one student’s perspective from the Summer Research Program RADIANCE track, on the merits of turning education into action.
Going global: A polypill to treat heart failure
Read one student’s perspective from the Summer Research Program Public & Global Health track on a newer treatment for systolic heart failure.
From self-doubt to self-belief: Defying Imposter Syndrome in scientific endeavors
Read a perspective on research and “Imposter Syndrome” by a participant in the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases track.
Unraveling the mystery: Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and its impact
A student in the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases track discusses the impact of Alzheimer’s disease.
Continuing the legacy: A collection of journal entries from the inaugural Cora Faith Walker Scholar
Read a perspective from the Cora Faith Walker scholar at the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program.
The inextricable nature of food insecurity: A deeper look at Haiti’s eroded and disturbed river ecosystems
Written by Kyle Tran, A.B. candidate in biology, microbiology at Washington University in St. Louis; and participant in the 2023 Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program As a participant in the Summer Research DIversity Program in Cardiovascular Disease & Hematology (RADIANCE) track, I was given the opportunity to attend a lecture titled, From Pearl […]
The heart in frame: Using echocardiogram to diagnose hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Our Summer Research Program students in the RADIANCE track are learning about cardiovascular disease and treatment. Here’s one perspective.
Celebrating freedom and wellness: Uniting our community for an empowered Juneteenth
Written by Maeve Fahy, BCL, MD candidate, University College Dublin, Ireland, and the Mark and Cathleen Reifsteck Summer Research Program Scholar in the 2023 Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program As a student in the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program – Public and Global Health Track, I was thrilled to attend the festivities […]
Suubhi4Her (Hope for girls): Intervention to prevent HIV risk behavior among adolescent girls in Uganda
Read a perspective from a Summer Research Program student about one intervention working in Sub-Saharan Africa to reduce young girls’ risk-taking behaviors.
Stroke intervention: Down to the last second
Read one Summer Research Program student’s perspective on stroke interventions.
From curiosity to contribution: A summer of discovery in aging and neurological sciences
Read a student’s perspective from the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program, Aging & Neurological Diseases track.
The SALaMA Project: Interventions to reduce inequality for refugee students
Learn about the SALaMA Project in this blog post by a student in the 2022 Summer Research Program – Public & Global Health Track.
Self-love: Transitioning from research to the real world
A student in the Summer Research Program – Public & Global Health Track discusses eating disorders and research with the Center for Health Weight and Wellness,
Are we really promoting harm reduction in the United States?
A student in the Summer Research Program – Public & Global Health Track writes about holding perpetrators accountable for crimes against humanity.
More than just correlation: The link between poverty, health and education
Learn more about what areas of St. Louis are disproportionately affected by childhood asthma, in this blog post by a student in the Summer Research Program Public & Global Health Track.
How can the healthcare sector promote sustainable climate change?
Read a reflective blog post on climate change from a student in the Summer Research Program – Public & Global Health Track.
Health policy evaluation in Missouri: From the perspective of a native Marylander
Read about how this student in the Summer Research Program-Public & Global Health Track spent time working with the Center for Health Economics & Policy on their assessment of MO Medicaid expansion.
Finding my footing in public health
Read about a student’s perspective on his Summer Research Program experience with the Public & Global Health Track.
Finding strength in differences
A student in the Summer Research Program-Public & Global Health Track blogs about Imposter Syndrome.
Expanding my horizons
This Summer Research Program student in the Public & Global Health Track discusses expanding her knowledge about maternal and infant disparities through the program.
Local and global period poverty
This student in the Summer Research Program-Public & Global Health Track discusses one of the issues facing more than 10% of the world’s population-meeting basic human needs.
Does professional cycling symbolize a potential climate action strategy?
In this blog post, a student in the Summer Research Program-Public & Global Health Track assesses the correlation between climate action and physical activity.
A lesson in successful aging
Successful aging can be achieved through patient-focused care, according to this student in the Summer Research Program-Aging & Neurological Diseases Track.
Learning about clinical research by assessing fidelity
Learn more about how one study is helping reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression that older adult patients may face before/after surgery.
Learning new skills
Read reflections on her program experience from a student in the Summer Research Program-Aging & Neurological Diseases Track.
Inaugural Alumni Symposium highlights impactful student contributions
Written by Jeanie Bryant, BSEd, BSAg, coordinator, Global Health Center The Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program – Public & Global Health Track hosted its inaugural alumni symposium on July 8, 2022. The event included a keynote address by long-time summer program mentor and Institute for Public Health Faculty Scholar, Patricia Cavazos, PhD. Cavazos […]
Exploring the value of research
A student in the Summer Research Program-Public & Global Health Track writes about her experiences working with faculty mentor, Hilary Reno on the impact of COVID-19 on STI treatment facilities.
My summer experience: Research in adapting family-based behavioral treatment
This blog post outlines one Summer Research Program student’s work with the research team studying weight loss treatment for survivors of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
A new experience in Alzheimer’s disease research
Learn about the Karch Lab and this Summer Research Program student’s research experiences while participating in the Aging & Neurological Diseases Track.