The 2019 Class of NEI Summer Interns: Front row (Left to right): Enat Ayele, Ariel Langer, Yoo-Jean Han, Michelle Chen, Sahil Tolia, Trisha Lal, Julia Chertkof, Emma Attar, Kairo Baylor, Laura Patak. Middle Row: Srikar Kuppa, Ida Gunn, Shahar Silverman, Paola Eusebio Severino, Carolyn Marar, Alexis O’keiffe, Dominique Noriega, Katherine Byrne, Pura Gutierrez-Mirabal, Robin Schneider, Daniel Sanchez-Mendoza. Back Row: Matt McHarg, Jorge Ferrari-Escoto, Karthik Kalahasty, Eric Fields, Akshay Krishnan, Tyger Lin, Kevin Manakkunnel, Eric Feng, Ezekiel Olumuyide
Thirty-five summer interns worked in the labs and clinics of the NEI during the 2019 summer, conducting basic, translational, and clinical research. These students, from high schools and universities around the country, spent eight to twelve weeks working in labs across the NIH Campus in Bethesda, MD, and the NIH Twinbrook Campus in Rockville, MD.
The Diversity In Vision Research and Ophthalmology (DIVRO) summer program, sponsored by the NEI Office of the Director to promote research opportunities for students interested in pursuing a scientific or medical career, had another 8 participants interested in pursuing scientific or medical careers.
In addition to their scientific work, interns visited the NEI Eye Clinic and participated in Responsible Conduct of Research training and Presentation coaching. Additionally, interns had the opportunity in career development workshops and scientific talks organized by the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education.
2019 NIH Summer Poster Day Participants
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