Congratulations to Karishma Khanal, a current undergraduate in our lab for having her proposal selected for the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Research Experience Fellowship (REF)! The REF provides recognition and funding for UCI undergraduate students in all disciplines in support of UCI faculty-mentored research and awardees will present their research at the Spring Research Symposium. Once again, congratulations Karishma on this amazing achievement!
Today, we are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Madeline Vera-Colón, a graduate student in the Sparks Lab, for receiving the NIEHS Diversity Supplement Award! The NIEHS Diversity Supplement Award, offered by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, aims to promote diversity in the scientific community and is a testament to Madeline’s exceptional commitment to her studies and her significant contributions to the field of environmental health research. Congratulations once again Madeline!
Our team, the Sparks Lab is part of the movement to create positive change for moms and babies everywhere, especially those most at risk. With birth defects, preterm birth, and maternal death rates continuing to rise, we’re committed to raising funds and raising awareness so that every family gets the best possible start. And you can help us. Please visit our fundraising page to make a donation. Together we’ll be part of a movement to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy. https://www.marchforbabies.org//team/sparkslab
The Sparks Lab is NIH funded. So grateful to NIEHS for their support! Special shoutout to my PO Thaddeus Schug. This R00 award will provide funding for the lab over the next three years. I’m so thankful for the support of the NIH MOSAIC program helping start and grow my lab.
