Testimonials & Past Projects
Explore the experiences of medical students who have participated in research across the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. Through their stories and past projects, you can learn more about the variety of research opportunities available, the mentorship and skills students gain along the way, and the impact research can have on their medical education and future goals.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, exploring potential research areas, or simply wondering what getting involved in research can look like, these student experiences and projects are a great place to start.
Past Projects
Summer Cohort 2026
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Research Title: Prenatal Great Salt Lake Dust Exposure: Longitudinal Impacts on Lung Immunology
Mentor: Anna Beaudin, PhD
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Research Title: Examining Narrative Bias in Treatment Decisions for Children with Medical Complexity
Mentor: Jody Lin, MD, MS
Research Title: Perinatal Maternal Depression and Infant Neurodevelopment in Context: Examining Biological and Protective Factors
Mentor: Christy Porucznik, PhD, MSPH
Research Title: Neonatal NET-Inhibitory Factor Slows But Does Not Inhibit Apoptosis Induced by Camptothecin
Mentor: Christian Yost, MD
Research Title: The Effects of Hydration on Ethanol-Induced Sedation in Drosophila melanogaster
Mentor: Adrian Rothenfluh, PhD, MSCI
Research Title: Identifying Potential Pathogenic Genes for Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
Mentor: Corrine Welt, MD
Research Title: The Patient Experience and Clinical Impact of Alpelisib Compared to Sirolimus in Pediatric Lymphatic Malformations
Mentor: Reema Padia, MD
Testimonials
Summer Research Cohort 2026
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