In 2022, SRIP celebrated 48 years of providing real-world experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering a career involving research. The Research Symposium has hosted August 10, 2022.

Paige Preston
Paige Preston
Project: Chronotype, Sleep Study Results, and Sleep Quality in Patients with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
With guidance from Jeremy Pomeroy, Ph.D., Paige Preston engaged in research that analyzed sleep chronotype, abnormal sleep study results, and quality of life in patient with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS). See abstract for additional details.
Paige is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biology with minors in Biochemistry and Spanish at Carroll University.

Gabriella Alicea
Gabriella Alicea
Project: Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage in Wisconsin Farm Children and Adolescents
Under the mentorship of Jeff VanWormer, PhD, and Maria Sundaram, PhD., Gabriella Alicea examined disparities in COVID-19 vaccine coverage in farm children and adolescents in north-central Wisconsin. See Abstract for additional information.
Gabriella is pursuing a 4+1 Master of Epidemiology degree at University of Pittsburgh.

Luke Leners
Luke Leners
Project: Comparing Robotically-Assisted Procedures and Open Laparotomy in Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
Mentored by Rohit Sharma, M.D., Luke Leners examined the safety of robotically-assisted procedures and open laparotomy in heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for peritoneal carcinomatosis. See abstract for additional information.
Luke is pursuing a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology degree at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, as well as pursuing graduate minors in Biostatistics and Health Services Research, Policy and Administration.
Courtney Colench
Courtney Colench
Project: Trends in Pre-Operative Risk Stratification and Length of Hospital Stay in Pancreatic Resections Over Time
With guidance from Jessica Wernberg, M.D., Courtney Colench examined the risk profiles and post-operative complications of pancreatic surgery patients at rural hospitals over time. See abstract for additional information.
Michelle completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Mathematics at University of Missouri, and she will be applying to medical school.