Research Corner

As the summer grant recipients wrap up the summer, they reflect on their experiences.

This summer, Barnard biology students study tree leaf fungi, pollination, mountain lions, the endocrine system, IBD patient recovery, and AI models.

Nadia, a Herbert Maule Richards Grant recipient, studies the composition of fungi in tropical tree leaves with the Zalamea Lab.

Asstan, a Donald & Nancy Ritchie and the Herbert Maule Richards grant recipient, studies plant pollination interactions with the Eaton Lab.

Lily, an Edna Henry Bennet and Donald & Nancy Ritchie grant recipient, studies mountain lions with the Living with Lions project.

Ellie, a Maura Shannon Barrett Internships grant recipient, studies the molecular mechanisms of cricket feeding behavior with the Nagata Lab.

Rebecca, a Maura Shannon Barrett Internships grant recipient, studies IBD surgical recovery programs at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Kristi, recipient of the Maura Shannon Barrett Internships grant, studies AI models for protein structure, interaction, and function with the Ellington lab.

Each summer, the biology department funds student research outside of NYC with the help of generous donors. Students may apply in the spring.