Kevin Syers Archives

Feb 05, 2019
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Student Profile: Jocelyn Bayles

ECU undergraduate researcher Jocelyn Bayles is helping preschool students develop a love for fruits and vegetables. Major: Nutrition and Dietetics and Hispanic Studies Mentors: Dr. Virginia Carraway-Stage and Dr. Archana Hegde...

Jan 29, 2019
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Student Profile: Ryan Patton

ECU undergraduate researcher Ryan Patton is studying how chronic pain patients adapt to treatments involving opioids. Major: Neuroscience and Psychology Mentors: Dr. Kori Brewer and Dr. Helen Rodgers Departments: Department of...

Jan 22, 2019
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Student Profile: Christina Larkins

ECU undergraduate researcher Christina Larkins is creating healthy lifestyle interventions for at-risk populations. Major: Exercise Physiology Mentor: Dr. Bhibha Das Department: Department of Kinesiology Project Title: “Clean Up Your Health Intervention”...

Dec 11, 2018
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Virginia Vasquez-Rios

ECU undergraduate researcher Virginia Vasquez-Rios is examining proteins that could affect stem cell development. Major: Biology Mentors: Dr. Elizabeth Ables Department: Biology Project Title: “Tnpo-SR Regulates Germline Stem Cell Proliferation”...

Oct 30, 2018
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Michael Denning

ECU undergraduate researcher Michael Denning is examining recruiting trends to help rural health care agencies find program participants. Major: Public Health Studies Mentors: Dr. Sharon Paynter Department: Division of Research,...

Sep 05, 2018
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Austin Allen

ECU undergraduate researcher Austin Allen is using chemical analysis to examine correlations between common preservatives and obesity. Major: Biochemistry Mentors: Dr. Allison Danell, Dr. Jack Pender and Dr. David Collier...

Aug 28, 2018
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Antonia Dingeman

ECU undergraduate researcher Antonia Dingeman is using engineering techniques to help those suffering from congestive heart failure. Major: Electrical Engineering Mentor: Dr. Jason Yao Department: College of Engineering and Technology...

Aug 21, 2018
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Anuj Pranav Sanghvi

ECU undergraduate researcher Anuj Sanghvi is using engineering techniques to enhance stem cell growth stimulation for therapeutic applications. Major: Engineering Mentor: Dr. Barbara Muller-Borer Department: College of Engineering and Technology...