Major – Oncology and Hematology

Project – Targeting EGFL7 to Prevent aGVHD After Stem Cell Transplantation for Blood Cancers

Mentor – Ramiro Garzon, MD

Idea Inspiration – As many others, I have witnessed loved ones battling cancer.

Major – General Surgery

Project – Re-Defining Frailty and Improving Outcomes Through Prehabilitation (RIOT Trial)

Mentor – Allan Tsung, MD, and Aslam Ejaz, MD

Idea Inspiration – I lost multiple family members to cancer while growing up, so I made it my goal to be in a position one day where I can help cancer patients in any way possible, including improving their quality of life.

Major – Cancer Biology and Neural Tumor

Project – Targeting RAS in Neurofibromatosis Type I Tumors

Mentors – Nancy Ratner, PhD (Cincinnati Children's Hospital)

Idea Inspiration – I want to prevent cancer and improve outcomes of cancer patients.

Major – Cancer Biology and Therapeutics

Project – Enhancing NK Cell Therapy by Targeting Cell Cycle Kinase in Breast Cancer

Mentor – Anna Vilgelm, MD, PhD, and Ramesh Ganju, PhD

Idea Inspiration – I am inspired to become a competent cancer scientist and discover new therapies for efficient cures for cancer.

Major – Hematology/Immuno-Oncology

Project – R-Spondins as Novel Cancer Immunotherapeutic Agents

Mentors – Gang Huang, PhD

Idea Inspiration – Cancer affects numerous people, and the research field is full of challenges and unmet needs.