Larkin University Summer Research Program (LUSRP) 2025 with Inspiring Mini-Symposium Showcasing Student Research Excellence
Larkin University concluded its 2025 Summer Research Program (LUSRP) on August 1st with a vibrant听Mini-Symposium, celebrating the hard work and achievements of听21 emerging researchers听from across Florida and beyond.听
Students from institutions including听Miami-Dade College, Florida International University, Barry University, Florida A&M University, Tennessee State University, Broward College, Franklin Academy, Mater Academy Cutler Bay, Cypress Bay High School, Florida Virtual High School, and听G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School听showcased their summer research projects through engaging听flash oral and poster presentations.听
The program provided participants with hands-on research experience, skill-building workshops听and seminars, and mentorship under the guidance of expert faculty and researchers. The Mini-Symposium was a proud culmination of weeks of curiosity, collaboration, and scientific discovery.听
鈥淐ongratulations to all students听and mentors听for their hard work, dedication, and passion for research,鈥� said听Dr.听Aarajana听Shrestha, LUSRP Program Coordinator. 鈥淭heir accomplishments were truly impressive, and their enthusiasm was contagious.鈥�听
听Outstanding Research Presentations Recognized听
A highlight of the event was the announcement of the听Best Presentation Awards, honoring top-performing students:听
- 1st Place:听Stephanie Bennita Clervil听
Project:听鈥淭he Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Preventive Health Behavior鈥�听
Mentor:听Dr. Priscilla Ryder听
- 2nd Place:听Sebastian Blanco听
Project:听鈥淒esign of Small-Molecule NSD2 Inhibitors: Emerging Chemotypes and Structure鈥揂ctivity Trends鈥�听
Mentor:听Dr.听Taraman听Kadayat听
- 3rd Place:听Saroiini听Deb听
Project:听鈥淥pioid Mortality and Demographic Disparities in the United States鈥�听
Mentor:听Dr. Prashant听Sakharkar听
Mentorship at the Core听
The heart of LUSRP lies in its dedicated mentors who invest time,听expertise, and passion to guide students in their research journey. We extend our deepest gratitude to:听
Dr. Thomas A. Edwards, Dr. Prashant听Sakharkar, Dr. Kristal Potter, Dr. Priscilla Ryder, Dr. Rahul Nohria, Dr. Dean L. Arneson, Dr. Bernard Ashby, Dr. Arun Kotha, Dr. Umar-Farouk Mamani, Dr. Sukhwinder听Lakhman, and听Dr.听Taraman听Kadayat.听
Keynote,听Distinguished Guests听and Supporter听
This year鈥檚 keynote address听in the LUSRP Mini-Symposium听was delivered by听Dr. Rudolph Moise, who shared a powerful personal story of resilience, emphasizing the importance of education, perseverance, and commitment to research. His words inspired students to pursue their scientific passions with purpose.听
Larkin University was also honored by the presence of听Dr. Zuzana听Zajickova听from Barry University, who offered invaluable support during the event, and听Dr. Pablo Sacasa听and his team from Miami-Dade College, whose partnership was instrumental in the success of LUSRP 2025.听
We听also听extend sincere appreciation to听Fisher Scientific听for providing lab coats for students.
A Collective Effort听
LUSRP 2025 thrived thanks to the collective support from Larkin鈥檚 leadership and academic community, including:听
- Dr. Subrata Deb听鈥� Dean, College of Pharmacy听
- Dr. Bart Whitehead听鈥� Dean, College of Biomedical Sciences听
- Ms. Pascale听Gehy听鈥撎鼶ean,听Physician Assistant Program听
- Dr. Paula M. Gregory听鈥撎鼶ean,听College of Osteopathic Medicine听
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The program also featured听Every听Friday professional development sessions, which included听10听different听research seminars, workshops, and career panel discussions led by:听
Dr. Rudi H.听Ettrich, Dr.听Taraman听Kadayat, Dr. Kristal Potter, Dr. Bernard Ashby, Dr.听Idelxy听Perez, Dr. Sandeep Sheth, Dr. Rahul Nohria, Dr. Thomas A. Edwards, Dr.听Aarajana听Shrestha, Dr. Anna听Dellarole, and听Dr. Andrea听Murzello.听
Behind the scenes, countless staff members contributed their time and effort to ensure the smooth running of the program. Their support was essential to creating a welcoming and professional environment for student听researchers.听
鈥淎t 麻豆映画, we believe that research is not only about generating knowledge 鈥斕齣t鈥檚听about transformation and shaping the future of the biomedical and health professions. The LUSRP 2025 cohort embodies the spirit of curiosity, courage, and collaboration that defines impactful science. These students are not just learning to ask meaningful questions 鈥� they are learning to lead with purpose. Through mentorship and discovery, they are building the foundation for a healthier, more innovative tomorrow, and we are proud to support their journey.鈥�听
鈥斺赌�Dr. Rudi H.听Ettrich, President, Larkin University听
Advancing Knowledge Through Mentorship听
The Larkin University Summer Research Program continues to be a launching pad for young scholars, offering mentorship, research training, and a platform to explore future careers in听biomedical听science and healthcare.听
As we reflect on a successful 2025 program, we look forward to seeing these bright students carry their experience forward鈥攁nd make their mark on the world through science.听
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Here’s听to advancing knowledge and empowering students through research!听
LUSRP 2025 Video:听https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLcjo3WpSws听听
