Research Experiences for Undergraduates Student (Summer 2023)

"At CIRP, I learned many techniques and skills. With the pleasure of working alongside my PI, Dr. Akiva Cohen, and one of his students, Catherine Ubri, I was able to learn a lot more than expected.

Dr. Cohen’s lab studies mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). The project I worked on was interested in investigating how mTBI impairs fear extinction further developing neuropsychiatric disorders. I have learned how to conduct research in a wet lab and complete procedures such as live brain dissections! I also learned how to work in an interdisciplinary environment and the importance of looking at all variables to address issues like motor vehicle accidents and the injuries they pose.

Following this internship, I have recognized my love for research and would love to pursue a career in research. I had a wonderful experience this summer and am thankful for the opportunities that I have been given. "