In August of 2020, the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center launched the first year of its African American Research Training Scholars. This program provides 12 months of funding for 5 undergraduate students who identify as Black or African American to conduct neuroscience research in the laboratory of UK faculty member.
The 5 outstanding students, their research topics and mentors are listed below:
Nolan Abdelsayed – “Neuroinflammation as a Contributor to Secondary Brain Injury Following a Mild Closed Head Injury” (Mentor: Adam Bachstetter)
Jordan Burdette – “Cellular Regeneration in the Injured Spinal Cord” (Mentor: Warren Alilain)
Urim Geleta – “MicroRNA Regulation of Neuroinflammation Following TBI”
(Mentor: Joe Springer)
Alexa Halliburton – “Age and Social Enrichment as Determining Factors in SCI Recovery” (Mentor: John Gensel)
Bisimwa “Jack” Nzerhumana – “Mitochondrial Uncoupling Promotes Energy Metabolism Following TBI” (Mentor: Pat Sullivan)
