How/Why Research? I got involved in gene therapy research because of its potential to treat and even cure genetic diseases that were previously thought to be untreatable. The idea of being able to improve people’s lives, especially those who may … Read more

How/Why Research? I took a research class in high school and though I still didn’t have a full grasp of what it meant to do research, I knew I was interested. With help from my Accelerated Research Program mentor, I … Read more

How/Why Research? I was truly interested to see what the life of a researcher is like, and was keen on contributing to the field of biology, which is what led me to enter the field of research. I first got … Read more

How/Why Research? Working in the lab has shown me how the knowledge gained in my STEM courses can directly impact my research, and pushes me to learn more outside of my courses. Going in-depth into a field you are excited … Read more

How/Why Research? I knew coming into college that I wanted to get involved in a very interdisciplinary field because I was not entirely sure of the path I wanted to take at Carolina. My lab, the Axtman lab, fits perfectly … Read more

How/Why Research? I decided to pursue research as an undergraduate because I firmly believe that early exposure to fields of interest can greatly assist students in discovering their true passions, leading to greater success in the long run. Specifically, I … Read more

How/Why Research? I was lucky enough to get involved in research through a mentorship program run by my high school. It was absolutely amazing being able to apply my knowledge to real world contexts. Previously, I had focused on hospital … Read more

How/Why Research? When I came to UNC, I knew that I wanted to do “something” in biology, but I was not entirely sure of which direction I would take. In my first semester, I took a marine sciences first-year seminar … Read more

How/Why Research? My interest in research began during high school, when I worked at my local university researching chemistry-based water purification. Coming to UNC, I was eager to build upon this experience by joining a research lab that worked on … Read more

How/Why Research? I got involved in research to gain a clearer understanding of what I want to do post grad and how my degree will help me get there. I enrolled in a research focused class here at UNC, and … Read more