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Fall 2024: Week 1

Hi Everyone, and welcome back to another semester of TRAIN. I have a feeling this is going to be a good semester. I am continuing my project from last semester. All the roadblocks I fell into the previous semester have prepared me for this semester. I'm ready to jump in feet first. I was fortunate enough to become a HELIOS Scholar this summer and spent two months in a lab researching. The time I spent there really helped me solidify my love for science and ensure that research is what I want to do. I hope everyone had a great summer, and I look forward to seeing everyone in passing. (One of the western blots I did at TGen)

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