Derbie Desir and Zyrai Lisse have completed research projects through the Appel and BMRI Summer Scholar Program.
Desir, a New York City College Of Technology student, worked with Drs. Jennifer Linden and Tim Vartanian on developing detection methods for Clostridium perfringens epsilon toxin in mouse CNS using novel antibodies.
Lisse, a Fordham University student, conducted research in Dr. Jacqueline Burré's laboratory with Dr. Virginia Gao, investigating alpha-synuclein expression patterns in Parkinson's disease models across brain regions.
The Appel and BMRI Summer Scholar Program connects undergraduate students with neuroscience research opportunities in leading laboratories. Now in its third year, the program provides hands-on laboratory experience to students from regional institutions.