News Release

APS awards more than $33,000 to its 2003 undergraduate research fellows

Grant and Award Announcement

American Physiological Society

BETHESDA, Md. – The American Physiological Society (APS) is pleased to announce its 2003 Undergraduate Research Fellows. Fellowship winners spend the summer in the laboratory of an established scientist and APS member. Now in its fourth year, this program aims to excite and encourage students about careers in biomedical research. In 2003, 57 applicants vied for the 12 research positions.

Each fellow receives a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and living expenses during the 10-week fellowship. Fellows also receive an additional $800 in travel funds to present their research at the Experimental Biology meeting, which attracts nearly 15,000 scientists annually.

2003 Undergraduate Research Fellows:

David E.W. Arnolds - Williams College, Williamstown, MA
Research Host: Laurie J. Goodyear, Ph.D. - Harvard Medical School

Matthew W. Buelow - University of Wisconsin, La Cross
Research Host: Julian H. Lombard, Ph.D. - Medical College of Wisconsin

Carla S. Cerqueira - New Jersey Institute of Technology, Harrison, NJ
Research Host: Ronaldo P. Ferraris, Ph.D. - New Jersey Medical School

Tammy P. Chan - University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Research Host: Warren W. Burggren, Ph.D. - University of North Texas

Jennifer M. DiPenta - Acadia University, Wolfville, N.S., Canada
Research Hosts: René J.L. Murphy, Ph.D. and Julia Green-Johnson, Ph.D. - Acadia University

Nathalie L. Dube - University of New England, Biddeford, ME
Research Hosts: Amy Davidoff, Ph.D. and Edward Bilsky, Ph.D. - University of New England

Anne M. Gaynor - Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA
Research Host: Gregory L. Stahl, Ph.D. - Brigham & Women's Hospital

Pablo I. Gonzalez - Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Research Host: Jonathan M. King, Ph.D. - Trinity University

Jill S. Joehl - University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Research Host: Marshall H. Montrose, Ph.D. - Indiana University

Aubrey K. Peiffer - Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO
Research Host: Gregory L. Florant, Ph.D. - Colorado State University

Lindsay A. Strader, - Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Research Host: Bruce D. Schultz, Ph.D. - Kansas State University

Joni A.Wipf - University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Research Host: Evelyn H. Schlenker, Ph.D. - University of South Dakota

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The Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships program is sponsored by the APS Career Opportunities in Physiology Committee and funded by the APS Council. For more information on APS and its educational and award program initiatives, log onto http://www.the-aps.org.

The American Physiological Society is a professional scientific membership organization devoted to fostering scientific research, education, and the dissemination of scientific information. The APS supports a variety of educational activities including programs and fellowships to encourage the development of young scientists at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a particular focus on women and underrepresented minorities. APS also supports refresher courses and teaching awards promoting continued excellence in education at the professional level. Founded in 1887, the Society's membership includes more than 10,000 professionals in science and medicine.


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