Through my research in Dr. Randich’s lab, I hope to continue developing the skills and experiences that will help me build a future in biomedical research. I’ve been working in her lab since the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester, nearly two semesters now. During that time, I’ve gained a solid foundation in basic lab techniques and grown more confident working in a research setting. This internship will allow me to take my involvement a step further and allow me to build upon my laboratory skills.
One of my goals is to strengthen my understanding of specific techniques we use in the lab, including WGA staining, the Kirby-Bauer assay, electroporation for bacterial transformation, microscopy, and more. I also hope to improve my ability to think critically about experiments and data collection, which is something I’ve already started learning through my time in the lab.
I also hope to learn how to structure a research investigation, including writing an abstract, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting my findings. With Dr. Randich’s guidance, I plan to present at the 2025 Phages Conference, which would be a really exciting chance to share my work with the scientific community.
Overall, this internship is helping me take foundational steps toward my long term goal of working in molecular and cellular biology research. It’s giving me the tools, confidence, and direction I need as I continue preparing for a career in medicine and science.
Eduardo Diazgranados
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, 2026
It’s awesome that you were able to continue your work in the lab you’ve been in for 2 semesters. Being able to stick in one place and continue to grow your skills is very beneficial and even similar to the real world, when you’re employed at one place and continually grow there. I’m glad that this internship is not just giving you the tools you need, but also the confidence! I wish you the best of luck in your research this summer, and I’m excited to see what you have to report at the end!
Eduardo, I’m very glad to hear that this internship will be a stepping stone toward your future in biomedical research. As you continue progressing in the lab, you’ll have the opportunity to learn so much and further deepen your technical skills. By actively engaging in lab related work, you’re well on your way to achieving the goals you’ve set. The hands on experience you’re gaining is incredibly valuable. It’s especially exciting to hear that you’ll be working alongside Dr. Randich to present at the Phages Conference. Presenting your findings is a fantastic step toward fully immersing yourself in the scientific community. I look forward to hearing more about your future research. Best of luck!
It’s awesome to see how much you’ve grown in the lab and how focused you are on building your research skills! Presenting at the Phages Conference sounds like an incredible opportunity. Wishing you the best as you continue on your path toward a career in biomedical research!
That must feel incredibly rewarding to be involved in research so early in your undergrad! It sounds like you’re building a strong foundation with valuable techniques and critical thinking skills. Presenting at the Phages Conference will be an amazing opportunity so best of luck, and keep pushing forward in your journey toward a career in biomedical research!
This internship sounds like a really interesting opportunity. It’s nice that you know you want to pursue molecular and cellular biology research at your age so you can take advantage of opportunities that come your way with regards to that field. You seem very committed to your internship and what you are studying, and it seems like a lot of hard work. It’s really cool that you will be able to present your findings at the 2025 Phages Conference. It seems like you’ve got a good head on your shoulders and are really committed to your work, which will take you very far. Good luck!
It’s inspiring to see the progress you’ve made since you’ve started working there, and how you continue to have new goals and seek to learn new things. Being able to get so much experience in this field through hands on learning is an incredible opportunity, and it’s amazing to see that you’ll be able present on the knowledge you’ve gained at the conference. Can’t wait to see your future successes, all the best!
Research in molecular and cellular biology is so interesting. It is so cool that you get to work on different lab techniques. Presenting at the 2025 Phages Conference sounds like an amazing opportunity. Wishing you continued success as you pursue your goals in molecular and cellular biology!
Eduardo, it’s really great to see how this experience has shaped you as you reach for your goals. Your focus on learning key techniques along with developing your critical thinking shows real commitment to growing as a young scientist. Also, being able to present at the 2025 Phages Conference is an exciting step, and I’m sure it’ll be a great experience. Wishing you the best of luck!