Congratulations to our Pediatrics Internship Program at Stanford (PIPS) students!

On July 26, 2024, our 39 PIPS students presented their final research project during a Poster Symposium, where they summarized the research projects they worked on this summer with their mentors and research labs.

We are appreciative of our faculty, mentors, and staff for their support and for helping us shape the next generation of scientists and physicians. We are so proud of our PIPS students!

1. Diversity in Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trials: A Significant Gap in Representation
   Author: Wendy Espinoza, Ananta Addala Lab
2. Diversity in Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trials: A Significant Gap in Representation
   Author: Diya Pillai, Ananta Addala Lab
3. Hair is a Matrix for Understanding Brain Development
   Author: Audrey Huynh, Kanwaljeet “Sunny” Anand Lab
4. Pediatric Palliative Care: Gaps in Knowledge
   Author: Dia Panicker, Justin Baker Lab
5. Verifying Functional Tolerance of Host Cells in Sequential Transplant Setting
   Author: Kashish Mittal, Alice Bertaina Lab
6. Comparing Fast-acting Insulin via Subcutaneous and Pulmonary Administration Routes
   Author: Nikita Berevoescu, Danny Chou Lab
7. Oral and Transdermal Insulin Delivery
   Author: Sanya Nath, Danny Chou Lab
8. Enhancing Mentorship of Stanford Medicine's Faculty Based on Faculty Insights
   Author: Sejal Sablok, Magali Fassiotto Lab
9. Enhancing Mentorship of Stanford Medicine's Faculty Based on Faculty Insights
   Author: Soham Shukla, Magali Fassiotto Lab
10. Training the Celldom CloneXplorer’s Artificial Intelligence Algorithm to Recognize Drug-Resistant Cells in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    Author: Aimee Li, Charles Gawad Lab
11. Training the Celldom CloneXplorer’s Artificial Intelligence Algorithm to Recognize Drug-Resistant Cells in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    Author: Ayana Rasteh, Charles Gawad Lab
12. The CALCOCO2 Gene is a Regulator of Autophagic Flux and Insulin Content in Pancreatic Beta Cells
    Author: Barghav Balasubramanian, Anna Gloyn Lab
13. Investigating the impact of Gins4 loss on Proliferative Capacity in Mouse Beta Cells
    Author: Ruby Guzman, Anna Gloyn Lab
14. Differential Exposure to Vuse E-Cigarette Ads Among LGBTQ+ Adolescents: The Role of Sexual Orientation and Family Income
    Author: Lin Li, Bonnie Halpern-Felsher Lab
15. Differential Risk of Vuse E-Cigarette Ad Exposure by Age and Income
    Author: Pravallika Pasupulati, Bonnie Halpern-Felsher Lab
16. School Accommodations for Children with Celiac Disease and Nut Allergies: A Narrative Review
    Author: Aryahi Sharma, Hilary Jericho Lab
17. Engineered Viral-Like Particles (eVLPs) Containing Influenza A Virus (IAV) Proteins Efficiently Deliver Protein Cargo into Peripheral Blood T-Cells
    Author: Kiera Chiu, David Lewis Lab
18. Characterization of CRISPR/Cas9 SLC3A2 Knock-Out Melanoma Cells
    Author: Martin Lew, Bonnie Maldonado Lab
19. Characterization of CRISPR/Cas9 SLC3A2 Knock-Out Melanoma Cells
    Author: Vivian Wang, Bonnie Maldonado Lab
20. Mapping Pediatric Thyroid Disorders: Protein and Genetic Insights through a Tissue Microarray (TMA)
    Author: Bateel Ibrahim, Kara Meister Lab
21. Evaluating Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Filament for 3D Printed Compostable Myringotomy Trays: A Proof of Principle
    Author: Maggie Zhang, Kara Meister Lab
22. Dissecting FAM53C Function in Brain Organoids to Uncover Molecular Mechanisms in Down Syndrome
    Author: Sylvia Lam, Anca Pasca Lab
23. Sweet Drinks (Are Made of This): Identifying Financial Influences on Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption in Children
    Author: Austin Meng, Anisha Patel Lab
24. Analyzing the Association of Immigration Status on Water Source Preference and Water Security Among Santa Clara County Families
    Author: Analisa Ruiz-Garcia, Anisha Patel Lab
25. Creating A Reversible Banding Mice Model To Explain Pulmonary Arterial Stenosis in Williams Syndrome
    Author: Ryan Chian, Marlene Rabinovitch Lab
26. Smooth Muscle Cells May Promote Monocyte-Macrophage Transition via GM-CSF
    Author: Dory Meng, Marlene Rabinovitch Lab
27. Association Between Substance Use and Weight in Women Ages 18 to 49 in India: A 2015 IPUMS-DHS Cross-Sectional Study
    Author: Spencer Phonsombat, Nitya Rajeshuni Lab
28. The Association of Intimate Partner Violence on Childhood Malnutrition in Lower and Middle-Income Countries in Asia
    Author: Josue Ruiz, Nitya Rajeshuni Lab
29. Leveraging Proteomic Analysis to Uncover Clinical Correlations and Mechanistic Pathways in Fontan Failure Among Single Ventricle Heart Disease Patients
    Author: Tristan Lu, Sushma Reddy Lab
30. The Characterization of Microvesicles Derived from Myoblasts Expressing the PAX3-FOX01 Oncogene
    Author: Nikki Cervera, Raya Saab Lab
31. The Characterization of Microvesicles Derived from Myoblasts Expressing the PAX3-FOX01 Oncogene
    Author: Kayla Lam, Raya Saab Lab
32. Effects of RSK Inhibitor TAS0612 on T-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia cells
    Author: Ansh Kumar, Kathleen Sakamoto Lab
33. Rewriting the Script: Tailoring Sexual Violence Prevention for Stanford's Diverse Mosaic
    Author: Isha Mittal, Clea Sarnquist Lab
34. Rewriting the Script: Tailoring Sexual Violence Prevention for Stanford's Diverse Mosaic
    Author: Divine Ubah, Clea Sarnquist Lab
35. Analyzing the Heterogeneity of Colorectal Cancer Polyps Utilizing Single-Cell RNA Sequencing
    Author: Prisha Mohapatra, Michael Snyder Lab
36. The Interplay Between Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Bioscaffolds for Tissue Regeneration
    Author: Aaron Sanchez, Avnesh Thakor Lab
37. Beta Testing Mobile Motor Coordination Games for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder using Generative AI
    Author: Asya Buyukcangaz, Dennis Wall Lab
38. Beta Testing Generative AI Enhanced Speech Language Games for Children with ASD
    Author: Jeffrey Song, Dennis Wall Lab
39. scRNA-seq Reveals Abnormal Microenvironmental Cells During Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Development in a Murine Fanconi Anemia Model
    Author: Vinayakshara Ramisetty, Kenneth Weinberg Lab