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4 Year Plan
Freshman Year
2023-2024
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Proposed research topics
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Finalized team formation and focus topic for investigation
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Paired with a faculty mentor
Sophomore Year
2024-2025
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Performed literature review
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Outlined research proposal
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Submit our formal budget, finalize funds for experiments
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Isolate porcine endothelial cells
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Induce hyperglycemic conditions
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Measure TNF-a
Junior Year
2025-2026
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Measure ROS and RNS in cells
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Measure Calcification before and after supplemental NO addition
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Complete data collection and begin analysis of data
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Begin thesis outline
Senior Year
2026-2027
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Defend our thesis to faculty panel
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Attend American Diabetes Association Event to discuss our project.
Methodology
Milestones
Successful Isolation of Valvular Endothelial cells from Porcine Aortic Valve
April 2025
April 2025
We presented our research to on-campus librarians and faculty as University of Maryland Library Awards finalists.
Outreach event at University of Maryland "Maryland Day." We gave out 3D printed hearts and discussed our research with patrons.
April 2025
November 2025
We received the University of Maryland DoGood Showcase Judge's Choice Award and Audience Choice Award.
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