The STARS Summer Research Program gives science teachers and students an opportunity to work in a research environment. During the summer of 2004, 6 secondary science teachers from around the state of Texas and 8 high school juniors from the Dallas ISD started an eight-week summer internship working in research laboratories on the UT Southwestern Campus and affiliated institutions. Under the guidance of a faculty host, participants complete a research project and present their findings at the end of the summer.
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Keishar Dewberry
Townview Magnet Center - Talented and Gifted
Host:
Vicki Nejtek, PhD
Psychiatry
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Investigating outcomes research in bipolar disorder with comorbid cocaine or methamphetamine abuse/dependence (dual-diagnosis) patients by evaluating neurocognitive functioning differences in males vs. females.
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Kirsten Lindsay
The Hockaday School
Host:
Vikram Kodibagkar, PhD
Radiology
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Building a respiratory gating system (pressure sensor / photogate) for small animals to reduce motion artifacts caused by normal breathing during an MRI.
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Nicole McCoy
Dr. John Horn High School
Host:
Marlyn Mayo, MD
Internal Medicine
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Studying dosage levels of azathioprine to help prevent relapses in autoimmune hepatitis while simultaneously decreasing negative side effects.
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Jason Shackelford
Midlothian High School
Host:
Helmut Kramer, PhD
Center for Basic Neuroscience
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Researching the Hook sorting proteins to understand the genetics and cell biology of endocytic trafficking and related genetic diseases.
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Dawn Reffner
Newman Smith High School
Host:
Gary Arbique, PhD
Radiology
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Testing the various technique factors associated with x-ray production and measuring the patient exposure to see if it’s within government guidelines.
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Rick Belmares
Hillsboro High School
Hosted By:
Kayla Hagman, PhD
Microbiology
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Purifying proteins from Lyme Disease causing bacteria that are critical for infection. The protein will be used for antibodies.
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