Student Success Story: Avery Mills
High school student Avery Mills took a bold step this summer into the world of scientific research through the CompBio Academy. This program, a site within the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy, enhanced her technical skills and opened her eyes to the interdisciplinary world of computational biology. Exploring Computational Biology At CompBio Academy, the 11th […]
Student Success Story: Hussain Raza
Hussain Raza, an 11th grader from Gateway High School, spent the summer working at the forefront of scientific research with the CompBio Academy at the University of Pittsburgh. Raza’s experience combined professional development opportunities with hands-on lab work, giving him a chance to jump-start a STEM career. This program, a site within the UPMC Hillman […]
Student Success Story: James Hsieh
James Hsieh turned his enthusiasm for computer science into the exploration of cancer research this summer. The junior from Taylor Alderdice High School spent eight weeks learning and working in a research lab at Pitt through the CompBio Academy. This program, a site within UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy, opened his eyes to the potential […]
Isha Das wins NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
DiSCoBio Alumna Isha Das wins a 2019 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. According to NCWIT, awards recipients are selected for “aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing; leadership ability; academic history; and plans for post-secondary education.” During her time with DiSCoBio, she worked with Vineet Raghu in the Benos Lab. For more about Isha […]
Nicole Munne chosen to represent Covestro PRSEF at Intel ISEF
DiSCoBio alumna Nicole Munne won a third place price this past Friday at the Covestro Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair (PRSEF). The fair, celebrating its 79th year, consists of open competition of research projects in the fields of science, mathematics and engineering and took place from March 23-24. Nicole will represent Covestro PRSEF at the […]
Nicole Munne selected as 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
Congratulations to 2017 DiSCoBio alumna Nicole Munne for being selected as a 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar for her project, “Developing an in vitro Human Liver Model for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease,” which was completed with her mentor, Dr. Larry Vernetti. Each scholar receives a $2,000 award with an additional $2,000 going to their […]
New DiSCoBio Program Coordinator
We would like to thank Leah Russell for her many years of excellent work in ensuring the success of the TECBio/DiSCoBio Program. Her tireless efforts in development, promotion, and organization have been an integral part in bringing the program to fruition each year. We wish her the best of luck as she moves on to […]
More DiSCoBio Testimonials
We strive to give our students a true research experience in computational and systems biology. We also use a tiered mentoring framework where the students have the opportunity to interact with peers from all levels of the university environment (professors, research associates, postdoctoral scholars, Ph.D. students, undergraduate researchers). When asked what they enjoyed about the […]
Nicole Munne Awarded at UPCI Academy Poster Session
Congratulations to Nicole Munne for her first place award for DiSCoBio at the UPCI Academy Poster Session!
Caprio and Davis Publish with Mentor
Congratulations to Lindsay Caprio (DiSCoBio 2014) and Keanu Davis (DiSCoBio 2015) who were co-authors on a paper accepted in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics with their mentor, Dr. Andreas Vogt. Kaltenmeier CT, Vollmer LL, Vernetti LA, Caprio L, Davis K, Korotchenko VN, Day BW, Tsang M, Hulkower KI, Lotze MT, Vogt A (2017) A […]