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Undergraduate Research Trainees

Undergraduate students from other Canadian and international universities (and exceptionally, local CEGEP or high-school students) who conduct research at McGill University are recorded as undergraduate research trainees.

Undergraduate research trainees experience life at McGill, gain scientific training from cutting-edge researchers, and network with potential supervisors, faculty, students, and staff. Being an undergraduate research trainee at McGill can be a stepping stone on the path to a research career – particularly for students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies at McGill.

Undergraduate research trainees

Graduate research trainees.

• work under the supervision of a McGill academic staff member
• may not register for courses at McGill
• may be paid or unpaid depending on the departmental agreement
• are not assessed McGill tuition and are not required to submit legal documentation for fee assessment or for the creation of a Quebec permanent code
• do not obtain official McGill transcripts
• are not eligible for free access to the McGill athletics facilities or other student services. Note: McGill students pay a fee which funds these services; undergraduate research trainees do not pay this fee.

Please refer to the Graduate Research Trainee website for application and registration procedures.

Preparing to become an undergraduate research trainee

• Research online to find out which faculty members at McGill conduct research in your area of interest. One way to do this is to start at our webpage of Faculties and Schools ( https://www.mcgill.ca/faculties/ ). Navigate to the faculties that interest you (and then, in most cases, to the websites of departments, schools, or other academic units) where you will find listings of the professors in that area.
• Contact faculty members you would be interested in working with. When you do this, demonstrate your interest in their research, your skills or background, and what you could add to the research group or project. Be prepared to share a curriculum vitae (résumé) and an (unofficial) transcript. Note: faculty email addresses are usually in the format of firstname.lastname [at] mcgill.ca .
• If a faculty member agrees to supervise your research for a particular period of time, he or she will send you a letter of invitation. Your supervisor, or a member of the departmental staff, will guide you through the registration process, including the completion of the Undergraduate research trainee registration form . 

For information on research trainee processes and procedures, contact the research trainee administrator for your faculty of interest. Note that they are not responsible for matching trainees with faculty supervisors.

saoadvisor.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca (Faculty of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences) assistant-adstudents [at] mcgill.ca (Faculty of Arts) ugrt-info.engineering [at] mcgill.ca (Faculty of Engineering) Faculty of Science - please contact the administrative office for the department of interest Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - please contact the administrative office for the department of interest patrick.oneill [at] mcgill.ca (Schulich School of Music)

Submitting a registration form and the application process

Undergraduate research trainee applications (which can be found on our Forms page) and supporting documentation must be submitted to the department/unit responsible for hosting the traineeship.

The department/unit hosting the traineeship is responsible for receipt of the undergraduate research trainee application, collecting required signatures, and submitting the complete application to the faculty designate in the relevant faculty office. The faculty designate is responsible for reviewing the documentation, validating the departmental signatures, and submitting the application to the Management of Academic Records Unit, Enrolment Services, electronically studentrecords [at] mcgill.ca (Enrolment Services Student Records ) or via internal mail, for handling.

Once the research trainee status is recorded by Enrolment Services, the faculty designate will issue the trainee a confirmation email. A trainee is entitled to a McGill ID card, granted access to library services, electronic data resources, and McGill buildings and labs relevant to the affiliated department/unit.

Undergraduate research trainees should not submit their application and supporting documents directly to Management of Academic Records, Enrolment Services.

➪  Financial support

If you are interested in financial support, discuss it with your McGill supervisor before accepting an invitation to be an undergraduate research trainee.  If financial support will be provided, your letter of invitation should provide the amount of financial support you will receive.

➪  Off-campus housing

Research Trainees who would prefer to live off campus, or whose stay is not limited to the summer months, may consult the McGill Off-Campus Housing Office for information on accommodation in Montreal.  The Off-Campus Housing office provides information on renting in Montreal, legal information about renting, roommate tips, and apartment listings. Research Trainees are encouraged to consult the tips for exchange students (and other short-term residents).

➪  Accommodation - McGill University Residences

Research Trainees who are at McGill during the summer months (May 15 – August 21) may choose to live in one of the McGill University Residences , conveniently located a few minutes’ walk from downtown.

Important information for non-Canadian trainees

➪  Health insurance

Research Trainees are not eligible to participate in McGill’s student health insurance plans, including the International Student Health Insurance Plan. However, research trainees who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents are required to acquire health insurance for the entire duration of their stay in Canada. Trainees must do this prior to arrival in Canada.

Research Trainees who are citizens of countries that have a social security agreement with Québec (Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden) may be covered by Québec public Health Insurance - RAMQ (Régie d'Assurance Maladie du Québec) if they the meet the requirements. An attestation must be obtained from the appropriate organization in the participant’s home country before leaving (for the French holding a work permit, it is the form SE-401- Q104 ), and each participant must visit  RAMQ  upon arrival.

➪  Immigration status

Undergraduate research trainees who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada are not eligible to apply for a study permit. They must apply for a Canadian work permit, regardless of the length of the research placement at McGill University.

A regular work permit requires: a Labour Market Opinion (LMO) from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRDSC), and, a Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) for work, from Ministère de l'Immigration et des communautés culturelles (MICC), Québec Immigration Ministry.

Research trainees are not eligible for a LMO and can only obtain a work permit that is exempted from both the LMO and CAQ .  Situations that can exempt you from LMO and CAQ include:

• Eligibility through the program "International Experience Canada" (mention C-21 when applying for your work permit). See the Government of Canada website to view the program conditions and whether your country participates in this program.
• Being the recipient of a research scholarship (mention C-44 when applying for your work permit) granted for the quality of your academic work (either by your home institution, by the McGill professor inviting you, or by an external institution).  This must be stated in your letter of invitation.

Exchange students coming to McGill, who plan to organize a research traineeship before or after their exchange, should secure an invitation from a supervisor at McGill and apply for the required permit before leaving your home country . You may not be eligible to apply for a work permit from Canada.

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We are looking for PhD and postdoctoral trainees from a range of backgrounds. Feel free to reach out at any time at [email protected] with questions about available positions and funding!

Research environment

Because our research is interdisciplinary, trainees in the lab come from a diversity of backgrounds – we have had students from anthropology, biology, computer science, mathematics, statistics, and other fields. We also collaborate with other labs at McGill and abroad from these disciplines.

We are located at the McGill University Genome Centre. Colleagues in the centre work on a range of topics from population and statistical genetics to epigenetics, pharmagenomics, single cell genomics, as well as ethics and policy, among others. We have weekly meetings where we share progress on these topics.

The Genome centre is located on the main campus of McGill university, next to the computer science, engineering, and physics buildings. Also dentistry, which led to unexpected collaborations. We often attend talks and events from different departments.

The main campus is located downtown Montréal. It is also near two other universities (UQAM, and Université de Montréal), with excellent and collaborative researchers.

Living in Montreal

Info for graduate students about living in Montreal can be found here .

Graduate degrees and programs

Most students in my lab are part of the Human Genetics department . The MSc and PhD programs are quite flexible, which allows trainees to select the courses they need across any program at McGill or even other universities.

I also supervise students via the School of Computer Science , which has a few programs suitable for people who want to focus on CS.

Similarly, I can supervise students via the Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational health department , usually for students who wish to develop their biostatistics background.

Students with quantiative backgrounds wishing to engage with biology while developing their quantitative skills should also consider the Quantitative Life Science program . The QLS program has a department-wide admissions process, and rotations in the first year when students try different labs.

Undergraduate training

I do supervise undergraduate internships via either research courses (such as COMP 400) or fellowships (such as MITACS). I have occasionally hired undergraduates for research associate positions. I do not provide unpaid internships outside of research training courses. In most cases, internships focus on either programming or data analysis, but there are other possibilities. Interested students should contact me early at [email protected] .

Application process

With the exception of the QLS program, admissions to these programs require you to find a supervisor. Concretely, if you are interested in working in my lab, you should probably reach out before applying ( [email protected] ). I typically need a cv, transcript, and contact information for two references. A short cover letter (a page or less) is useful – this can be simply the body of the email. If there are suitable opportunities, I will reach out and schedule a short informational meeting, from which we will determine the next steps. These often include a short presentation where you talk about some project you worked on, discussions about a suitable tentative project, and meeting with current trainees. If everything works out, I will then recommend admission to the program you chose.

It can take a few weeks for me to get back to you initially (see EDI statement below). If you have a deadline, let me know at any time. You should also feel free to reach out again if I have not replied after a few weeks.

McGill-wide FAQ for the application process

What is the language of instruction and research?

McGill university is a primarily English-speaking university, meaning that almost all classes are taught in English, and you can expect research to occur in English. Although learning basic French is not required, it can make life outside of McGill easier and more rewarding. McGill offers French classes.

How often will we meet?

We hold weekly lab meeting, and I meet one-on-one with most trainees about once a week for an hour to discuss their research progress and any concerns they may have. We communicate throughout the week via slack.

Will the research position be funded?

All research positions are funded (stipend + tuition). I encourage students to apply for fellowships – this is helpful for your CV, and gives you more freedom to work on the topic of your choice.

How can I prepare a successful application?

I receive hundreds of applications every year, but most are generic applications that are, presumably, being sent to many labs. The easiest way to improve your chances of success is to follow the application guidelines above and be specific about why you are applying to the lab, what you would like to get out of your training, and perhaps which of the training programs and projects you are most interested about (this is not binding, and not all projects are listed on the webpage!).

What I am looking for are students who are motivated by the research we do, will work well with their peers, and have a high aptitude for research. The latter can take many forms and you don’t have to be good at everything! I try to design projects that play to your strengths and help you build the skills you want to learn.

HOw do you handle Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment

I try to foster a research environment where all trainees and staff feel supported and empowered, and I do my best to be fair through the recruitment process. One of the things I do is to process applications jointly and systematically, rather that replying on a one-by-one basis. This has shown to reduce implicit biases, but means that there may be a larger delay between receiving your application and giving you an answer.

Genetics research has been used, historically, to justify racist ideologies. It is still being misused by racist groups . Doing genetics research, even in technical or mathematical fields, does require an attention to social and ethical issues. So does working effectively in any diverse team. These topics are likely to come up during the interview process, and I encourage questions about EDI-related issues at any point during the process.

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Undergraduate Research and Projects

The School of Computer Science at McGill University offers undergraduate students the opportunity to take courses where you can work one-on-one with a professor. This can be a research project, or a technical project which involves software development, or learning about a theoretical topic for which no course is available.

Undergraduate research in particular is often the highlight of a student's learning experience. It gives you a chance to work alongside the professors and their graduate students. Students are generally paid to stretch their imagination, and test their ingenuity and creativity. At the same time, they learn valuable problem formulation and presentation skills which will be useful in any career.

COMP 396 Undergraduate Research Project

An elective course, available to qualified students starting in their 2nd term at McGill.

Computer Science professors post available projects in the central Faculty of Science web site . However, make sure to check out all the other 396 courses from other departments too, since one objective of these courses is to allow interdisciplinary research. You may find a professor in another department looking for a student with a computer science background.

Note that many 396 offerings are based on a student expressing interest in a research area, and the student and professor write the proposal together. So don't be shy to talk with the Computer Science professors about new projects that could be proposed.

COMP 400 Project in Computer Science

This course is required in several of the Honours programs but it can also be used as a complementary course in most other programs as long as the student can find a supervisor and the course get approved by the Undergraduate Chair. If you have found an area that excites you, talk to the professors for courses in those areas and see if you can work out a project proposal with them.

COMP 480  Independence Studies in Computer Science

This is an independent studies course where a student learns about a topic for which no other course is available, rather than carrying out research or writing software.  

Summer Research Projects

Summer research projects may be paid research assistantships which are typically funded through an  NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA) , or a McGill Science Undergraduate Research Award (SURA) . Students can apply for these awards starting in their U1 year at McGill (your 2nd year if you started in the Freshman Program, and in your 1st year if you came from a CEGEP).  If you are doing well in your studies, remember to apply for these early in the Winter term.

Ask your professors for some help and for potential projects. Professors love to have NSERC USRA or SURA students working with them in their labs and they will help you out with your applications.

More detailed information about the program and application procedures is available at here .

Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium

At the end of each summer we hold the annual Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium where undergraduate students present their research, and have the opportunity to meet the other students and faculty members involved in the program. During the Symposium, a panel of judges selects the winner of the Undergraduate Research Excellence Prize.

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Frequently asked questions.

I have a new trainee or PDF – what do I do? I have a new employee – what do I do? How do I get an ID card? How do I pay my trainee? How do I complete a RI-MUHC Expense Report? How do I complete a Purchase Requisition?

I have an international visiting trainee – what do they need? What does my PDF need for a Work Permit? How do I renew a PDF Work Permit? What do I do when someone leaves the lab?

This page is meant for information purposes. Please contact our admin team for the latest up to date information.

Information needed for new trainees & postdoctoral fellows

Minimum information needed by admin team for new trainees in the labs. This applies to ALL new trainees, including undergraduates, summer students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

• Full name of trainee
• Level of study (undergraduate, honors, MSc, PhD, PDF, etc..)
• McGill Department the trainee is coming in through
• Is the trainee co-supervised?
• Email address of trainee
• McGill ID (if applicable)
• Amount of stipend if trainee is to be paid
• Cost center for payment of stipend
• Does the trainee have external funding?
• Start date in the lab
• End date (initial end date is needed for Letter of Invitation or for supervisor authorization form)
• Is the trainee coming from Quebec? Out-of-Province? International?
• Title of project that student will be working on

Information needed for all visiting international trainees

All international trainees, regardless of visit length, will need to obtain a valid work permit. Trainees that come for less than 120 days may obtain a 120 day work permit exemption. However, all trainees will be required to register through McGill University. This applies to internships, undergraduates, graduates, and postdoctoral fellows.

• The admin team will help guide all requests related to the Department of Medicine. If your trainee is coming to McGill through another Department, our admin team can help guide you with the process as you work with your respective Department’s AEC.
• Please see the admin team for details, as each case is unique. Proper documentation is required to obtain either a WORK PERMIT or a 120 DAY WORK PERMIT EXEMPTION .
• For Visiting Undergraduate Research Trainees (Interns) – see information on the McGill website here: Undergraduate research trainees
• For Visiting Graduate Research Trainees – see information on the McGill website here: Graduate research trainees
• For Postdocs, see below .

Information required to obtain an ID card

The admin team will contact the trainee with the appropriate forms and CC the supervisor. ID cards can take ~1 week to be processed.

• Personal Information
• Confidentiality and Security Agreement
• Supervisor’s Authorization (completed with supervisor)
• Copy of McGill ID (if applicable)
• Copy of RAMQ, OHIP or other health insurance
• Copy of government-issued photo ID (if no RAMQ or OHIP)
• Copy of Work Permit (if applicable)

Documents required to obtain a Work Permit

The admin team works closely with the McGill Department of Medicine to process work permit requests. All international postdoctoral fellows require a work permit. These are general guidelines that may change on a case-by-case basis.

• PhD Diploma
• Transcript to confirm date of conferral
• Make sure the admin team has all basic information requested for all new trainees – see “ Information needed for new trainees & postdoctoral fellows ” section above
• Step 3 : Provide the admin team with a cost centre for the CIC Immigration Processing Fee. Supervisor must complete and sign the Information on Foreign Nationals form. McGill processes the file on our behalf.
• Step 4 : Once the file is complete, the information is sent to the trainee to apply for the work permit.
• Step 5 : Once the trainee receives the work permit, it must be sent to the admin team so that the trainee can be registered at McGill. The trainee will also receive a form to obtain a permanent code.

Work Permits Renewals

The admin team must be advised 4 months in advance if the supervisor intends to have their PDF’s work permit renewed.

• Stipend Amount
• Start and End Date
• Cost Centre
• Step 2 : Provide the admin team with a cost centre for the CIC Immigration Processing Fee. Supervisor must complete and sign the Information on Foreign Nationals form. McGill processes the file on our behalf.
• Step 3 : Once the file is complete, the information is sent to the trainee to apply for the work permit.
• Step 4 : Once the trainee receives the work permit, it must be sent to the admin team so that the trainee can be re-registered at McGill.

RI-MUHC Expense reports

Trainees and employees are responsible for submitting their own payment requests for reimbursement  (unless it is a travel award through the Meakins). Your supervisor needs to provide you with cost center (account) to use for the form.

Here is some information that should help with your submission.

• You can find the form on the RI Portal / Payment Request
• Submit all documents electronically.
• Accounts payable processes reimbursement via Direct Deposit.
• Include form & Void cheque with your request (form attached). You only need a void cheque if you are not currently paid through the RI-MUHC.
• (Save as a draft until you are certain all is correct. Once submitted you cannot edit the form).

First window: Your reimbursement request should always be in CAD$. Category; “travel & meal reimbursement”. Payment instructions:  direct deposit

2 nd window:  0 = travel advance, start & end date of conference, name & location of conference.

3 rd window: Expense Claim:  One expense line per receipt   Cost center:  (account provided by your supervisor) Category: Date of Expense: Amount:  CAD$ Description:  say what the expense is & add the Euro or USD amount showing on the receipt. For CASH Receipts in foreign currency, attach the exchange rate as backup. Look up the exchange rate, pdf the page & attach to pay requisition. https://www.bankofcanada.ca/rates/exchange/currency-converter/

• Be sure to upload each receipt with each line.
• At the end, attach your credit card statement(s) and highlight the corresponding charges you are claiming. You can redact any other sensitive information that is not relevant to the reimbursement (balances, other purchases).
• Attach the conference program if this is for travel.
• All documents should be PDFs.
• Tick off the answers to the questions
• Your supervisor is your approver.

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When You Leave Leave the Lab

• Inform your supervisor of your intended end date/date of departure.
• For PDFs, If you leave before the end of your contract, provide a letter of resignation (ask admin team for a template).
• Back up your lab data on 2 hard drives. Keep one copy in the lab and provide once copy to your supervisor – include all raw and published data.
• Provide all lab books to your supervisor.
• Empty and clean your desk, cabinet, and/or locker in the student room.
• Return key and your ID card to the admin staff
• Return any electronic devices that have been provided to you by your lab/supervisor

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Vitamin K status and chronic disease, bioavailability, food composition

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Dr. Sarah Booth is Director of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (HNRCA) and Senior Scientist and Leader of the Vitamin K Team at the HNRCA. The mission of the HNRCA, one of the largest research centers in the world studying nutrition and its relationship to healthy aging and physical activity, is to promote healthy and active aging based on research focused on nutrition and physical activity choices that encourage vitality. It is one of six human nutrition research centers supported by the United States Department of Agriculture. Over its 40 year existence, HNRCA scientists have made significant contributions to U.S. and international nutritional and physical activity recommendations, public policy, and clinical healthcare as it pertains to older adults.

Dr. Booth is an international leader in vitamin K research. Among her many research accomplishments, Dr. Booth discovered a previously undescribed form of vitamin K in the human diet created by the hydrogenation of dietary fats. She developed the methodology for measuring vitamin K forms in a variety of food matrices and her research team continues to generate vitamin K food composition data that are incorporated into national nutrient databases. Her research team has also studied novel roles for vitamin K in calcification disorders and kidney disease.  Her current NIH-funded research investigates the role of vitamins D and K in risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Dr. Booth has received multiple awards in recognition of her research, the most recent being the American Society of Nutrition (ASN) E.V. McCollum Award for a Senior Investigator.

Dr. Booth is a professor in the Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition Program at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Dr. Booth is also Chair of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, Vice President of the American ASN and a member of the FASEB finance committee.  

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Jacobs School Students Feted for Academic Excellence

Senior biochemistry student Luke Hess has earned a prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

By Dirk Hoffman

Published May 8, 2024

Seventeen students in the  Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences  were honored for outstanding achievements during the University at Buffalo’s 2024  Celebration of Student Academic Excellence .

The awardees were among students from disciplines across the university who were awarded — or nominated for — national, State University of New York (SUNY) and UB awards.

The May 2 event began with the Student Showcase, where 325 undergraduate and graduate students presented more than 240 mentored research, scholarship, creative and community projects at Alumni Arena on UB’s North Campus. 

National Science Foundation Fellowship Honors

Undergraduate student Luke Hess, a senior biochemistry major, was awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

The award provides three years of support ($40,000 per year plus tuition waiver and fees) for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees in mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and behavioral and social sciences.

Hess will pursue a doctoral degree in cancer biology at the University of Michigan.

At the Jacobs School, he conducted research in the lab of Jennifer A. Surtees, PhD , professor of biochemistry , and at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center under Katerina Gurova, MD, PhD.

“This award feels like the culmination of all the hard work I completed over the past four years. But it also made me look retrospectively at the numerous people who poured into me during my time here,” Hess said. 

“Because of that I need to thank Dr. Jennifer Surtees and Dr. Katerina Gurova, whose mentorship sparked my passion for cancer research. They allowed me to take independence over my research project which promoted intellectual curiosity and pride in my work. Without them I would not have found my love for cancer biology, mentorship and teaching.”

Hess joined the Surtees lab during his sophomore year and began his independent project early on in his junior year. His research pertains to understanding genomic instability and characterizing next-generation chemotherapies, called chromatin damaging agents.

“Alongside our wet lab work, we are required to take classes which teach us how to read, break down, and present scientific literature. This work became extremely beneficial during the spring of my junior year where students are required to write a seven-page research proposal which they will execute and present at the end of their senior year,” he said.

“Funny enough, while writing my research proposal and going through current literature, I stumbled onto a second research question which became the basis for my NSF GRFP research statement.”

“Because of my coursework, I get to see past the ordinary person and look within them. I get to understand the beautiful and efficient mechanisms that have led to who they are,” Hess said. “Knowing that within each person is a remarkable beauty ignites my passion for biochemistry.”

Hess said he found he deeply enjoyed the study of cancer biology for two reasons: the field’s ever-changing landscape and the clinical relevance. 

“Cancer is an extremely dynamic disorder that takes over the beautiful processes I referred to earlier, to stay alive in an extremely hostile environment. The ever-changing mechanisms of how cancer evades destruction allow me to have research interests in every discipline of science.”

“I also really enjoy it when my research has a deep translational focus. By studying cancer biology, I am adding directly to our clinical ability to treat and understand this disease,” Hess said. “Furthermore, cancer has personally touched my family, which pushes me to fight this disease and dedicate my studies to it.”

Thomas Joseph Gerald Mousso, a trainee in the  doctoral program in computational cell biology, anatomy and patholog y, was an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship nominee.

Pair of Students Win NIH F31 Individual Fellowships

Two students, both trainees in the doctoral program in microbiology and immunology , received a  National Institutes of Health F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award .

• David Hunter Goich
• Stevie Taddei

The purpose of the NIH F31 is to enable promising predoctoral students with potential to develop into productive, independent research scientists to obtain mentored research training while conducting dissertation research.

American Heart Association Awards

Two students won American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship awards.

• Namrata Deka, a trainee in the doctoral program in microbiology and immunology
• Tyler Rolland, a trainee in the doctoral program in physiology and biophysics

The AHA Predoctoral Fellowship aims to enhance the integrated research and clinical training of promising students who are matriculated in pre-doctoral or clinical health professional degree training programs and who intend careers as scientists, physician-scientists or other clinician-scientists, or related careers aimed at improving global cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and brain health.

Undergraduate student Rachel Esther Sanyu won multiple awards at the Celebration of Academic Excellence, including UB’s inaugural McCall MacBain Scholarship.

Taking on Roles in Leadership

Rachel Esther Sanyu, a senior pharmacology and toxicology major, received several honors, most notably winning UB’s inaugural McCall MacBain Scholarship .

The $10,000 award brings together exceptional students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles.

McCall MacBain Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Sanyu was also a nominee for a Rhodes Scholarship, the oldest and most celebrated scholarship in the world.

The award enables students to study for two years at Oxford University. Each year, recipients are chosen for their outstanding scholarly achievements, character, commitment to others and the common good, and for their leadership potential in whatever domain their careers may lead.

Bryan R. Renzoni was one of four senior undergraduate students within the Jacobs School to receive a 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest honor bestowed upon a student by SUNY.

Undergraduates Earn SUNY Chancellor’s Award

Undergraduate students Sarah Bukhari, Lea Kyle, Bryan R. Renzoni and Rachel Esther Sanyu were named winners of a 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence was created in 1997 to recognize students who have best demonstrated and have been recognized for outstanding achievements in such areas as academics, leadership, athletics, community service, creative and performing arts, campus involvement or career achievement. It is the highest honor bestowed upon a student by SUNY.

Bukhari will graduate with a bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry. She is an undergraduate researcher in the lab of Jennifer A. Surtees, PhD , professor of biochemistry . Bukhari secured funding from the Experiential Learning Network and a Mentored Research micro-credential.

Beyond academics, the Grand Island, New York, native is deeply involved in community engagement, serving as both the volunteer coordinator and vice president of the largest student-run pre-health organization, the Association of Pre-Medical Students, and was awarded a Community Engagement micro-credential and gathering 500+ volunteer hours.

With dual roles as dance coach and social media coordinator for the Pakistani Student Association, she fosters a network of communities to embrace diversity and celebrate traditions.

A native of Martville, New York, Kyle is a University Honors College Scholar who graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with minors in both physics and public health.

She has been a Student Association, Recreation Department, Student Engagement and TASS Center employee. She also is the current president of UB Rotaract, a volunteering club on campus.

Kyle is also a student researcher in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology ,  Elizabeth A. Wohlfert, PhD , associate professor of microbiology and immunology, focusing on the effects of chronic inflammation on muscle function due to chronic infection..

Renzoni, of East Amherst, New York, graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. He is a University Honors College Presidential Scholar and Honors College Ambassador.

A BioXFEL Scholar, he has received multiple research internship positions and worked in two different laboratories, contributing to work on the development of novel organic and organometallic compounds with applications as cancer therapies.

Renzoni has also served as a co-chair of the G14 Leadership Summit, president and executive adviser of UB ChemClub, and both assistant music director and music director of The Enchords, UB’s all-gender a cappella group.

Sanyu, an international student from Uganda, graduates with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacology and toxicology.

She is an Honors College Scholar who conducted oncology research within the lab of Wendy Huss, PhD, at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and at Johnson & Johnson, where she earned the 2023 Inspire Spotlight Award.

Sanyu has also worked as a student assistant in the Office of Interprofessional Education and an honors peer mentor. 

She is a founder of a health care app and is involved with the community through her work with Suubi Cancer Relief and Hillside Family of Agencies.

Sanyu also loves to dance and was a member of the UBMystique and 8-Count dance teams.

Three Students Win SUNY GREAT Awards

Three students received the SUNY Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent (GREAT) Award.

• Beryl Guterman, a trainee in the MD-PhD Program
• Tyler Rolland, a trainee in the  doctoral program in physiology and biophysics
• Shaunna Simmons, a trainee in the doctoral program in microbiology and immunology

The SUNY GREAT awards recognize students who were selected as recipients or honorable mentions for federal awards sponsored by agencies including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and U.S. Department of Energy, among others.

Students receive $5,000 in flexible funding for research expenses, professional development, and stipend supplements. 

In addition to winning a 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, Lea Kyle won a UB the Impact Award and was a nominee for a Fulbright Scholarship and a George J. Mitchell Scholarship for Study in Ireland.

Scholarships and Other Awards

Other awards were:

Critical Language Scholarship

• Hemanta Adhikari, a student in the natural sciences interdisciplinary master’s program  (nominee)

Fulbright Scholarship

• Emily R. Hudson, a trainee in the doctoral program in physiology and biophysics  (nominee)
• Lea Kyle, an undergraduate biochemistry major (nominee)

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

• Owen Daniel Szeglowski, an undergraduate biochemistry and chemistry dual major (nominee)

George J. Mitchell Scholarship for Study in Ireland

UB Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creativity Awards (Graduate Division)

• Katie Sortino, PhD, a postdoctoral associate in microbiology and immunology

UB Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creativity Awards (Undergraduate Division)

• Ilsa G. Kloiber, neuroscience
• Rachel Esther Sanyu, pharmacology and toxicology

UB Sigma Xi “Companions in Zealous Research” Award

Sigma Xi is an international honor society of science and engineering. Its mission is to enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science and engineering, and promote the public’s understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition. Three winning projects are selected.

Celebration Ceremony Recognizes Honors

After the Student Showcase, the community gathered in Slee Hall at 3 p.m. for the Celebration Ceremony, a tradition that recognizes UB students who received prestigious awards and fellowships during the academic year. UB President Satish K. Tripathi, PhD, kicked off the celebration with welcoming remarks.

“Your accomplishments are the result of your tireless dedication to your scholarly pursuits,” Tripathi said. “I know all of us here today are so proud to see you receive this much-deserved recognition. You represent some of UB’s most talented and ambitious students, and we are delighted to honor your commitment to the highest ideals of our university.”

A. Scott Weber, PhD, UB’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, also spoke of the outstanding scholarship, research, creativity and community engagement represented among the day’s honorees.

“I am delighted to see how you utilize the transformative learning opportunities that shape UB’s culture, discovery and innovation,” Weber said. “As students, you forge dynamic academic partnerships with distinguished faculty to conduct research and scholarship that produces new knowledge, inspires invention, contributes to the national discourse, transforms lives and makes the world a better place.”

Undergraduate student Sarah Bukhari won a 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, and at the Pillars of Leadership Awards ceremony, a UB the Impact Award and a Visions of Social Justice Award.

Trio Receives Pillars of Leadership Awards

At UB’s Pillars of Leadership Awards ceremony on April 25, three Jacobs School undergraduates were also recognized.

Sarah Bukhari, Luke Hess and Lea Kyle each received a UB the Impact Award, which recognizes students who have performed and tracked 500 hours of community service during their time as UB students. 

These students have demonstrated a strong commitment to giving back to their community. Through their volunteer work, these students have made a significant positive impact on the lives of others and have gained valuable skills and experiences that will serve them well in their future endeavors. Their dedication and hard work are a testament to the values of the university and the importance of service to others.

Bukhari was also the only UB undergraduate student to be honored with a Visions of Social Justice Award, which recognizes students who have demonstrated compassion, perseverance, courage, and leadership by engaging in the difficult work of fostering human dignity and common humanity through projects, programs, initiatives, and visions that promote cross-cultural learning, interaction and education. 

Hess was one of only two UB students to receive a Dorothy M. Haas Community Engagement Award, which honors students who have demonstrated a philosophy of leadership through service and investment in the growth and development of others. 

Also recognized was Trinithas Jeanne Boyi, a fourth-year medical student , who was honored with the UB Pride & Service Award (Graduate) for students who are devoted to the UB community and strive to make it better for all students. 

Gina Mersereau, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in community health and health behavior, was awarded the Outstanding Community Impact Award (Graduate), which honors a student that has given their time and energy to strengthen partnerships between UB and the Buffalo community. 

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