American Chemical Society Conference: Julia Morelli

Being able to travel to the American Chemical Society conference in Atlanta, Georgia was an incredible opportunity. Lasting five days, this conference brought in practitioners and researchers from across the nation together to discuss advancements happening within the field. Presenting my research provided me with the opportunity to network and speak about a topic that I am passionate about. I also had some time to explore the city, notably the Georgia Aquarium. Overall, being able to attend this conference was an opportunity that I am especially grateful for, which would not have been possible without funding from both the College of Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS) and the Honors Program.

Julia Morelli

Cancer Research and Development Conference: Andrew Reidenbaugh

Attending the Cancer Research and Development Conference in Boston, Massachusetts was an amazing opportunity to enrich my education and gain exposure to cutting edge research, some of which was unreleased data to the public. Being able to talk with MD, PhD caliber researchers with years of clinical exposure was not only inspiring but very useful to see their approaches to fighting cancer. I’m extremely grateful to the College of Natural Health Sciences and the Honors Program for enabling me to attend this international conference. 

EPI Conference: Agnes Torres

During spring break, I had the opportunity to present my research in Boston at the American Heart Association Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health conference, titled “Al Ritmo del Corazón: Regional Differences in Physical Activity and Hypertension Across Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Mainland United States.” This is a topic I am very passionate about, as it explores regional differences in cardiovascular health and how to prevent them. This research would not have been possible without the support of my mentors, Dr. Miller and Dr. Leung, who are also part of my honors committee. I am also incredibly grateful to the Honors Program for funding this trip; without their support, none of this would have been possible. 

The conference lasted four days, during which I had the opportunity to attend sessions on topics that truly interest me and relate to what I hope to specialize in in the future, explore other research presentations, and connect with physicians, researchers, and professors from different medical schools. Without a doubt, this was an enriching experience that reaffirmed my passion for medicine and research. I am once again very thankful to my mentors and the Honors Program for making this possible! 

— Agnes Torres