Lab News
Congratulations to Kamsi on Her Poster Presentation!
Congratulations to Kamsi, one of our global health interns from the Mezu-Ndubuisi Lab for her poster presentation at the Schwartz Scholars Research Day on October 4, 2024. Kamsi’s research titled, “Investigating the Prevalence of Diabetes and Barriers to Care Among Cataract Patients in Imo State, Nigeria,” was conducted during the 2024 Mezu International Foundation (MIF)’s Summer Annual Medical Mission. IRB for the research was obtained from MIF's collaborating institution, Abia State University Uturu, Nigeria. Kamsi received a $5,000 University of Rochester Schwartz Discover Grant to fund her travel to Nigeria.
Mezu-Ndubuisi Lab Global Health Trip to Imo State, Nigeria
The Mezu-Ndubuisi Lab conducted 5 global health research projects in July/August 2024 during the Mezu Foundation’s 21st annual free medical mission where 1300 men, women, and children were cared for by 70 medical and non-medical professionals. We indeed received more joy than we came to give. www.Mezufoundation.org
The students worked hard all year on their global health research projects, and it was wonderful to see their projects come to life. Neil, University of Rochester BS/MD student’s project studied Visual Quality of Life in patients at risk for Glaucoma in Imo State Nigeria. Prakriti, SUNY College of Optometry student’s project investigated the Prevalence of Visual Conditions in school aged children in the community. Kamsi, University of Rochester Biology/Public Health student’s project studied Prevalence of Systemic disease in Cataract patients with glaucoma, and she received a $5000 Schwartz Discover grant from University of Rochester to fund her summer travel to Nigeria for the medical mission.
High school students OlaRose and Ikechi also designed global health research projects. OlaRose screened 34 kids to study the correlation of Adams Forward Bend Test and scoliometer measurements with physical and mental health symptoms in detecting Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in the community. Ikechi’s project focused on the effect of bullying on the mental and physical health of children with chronic illness.
These global health research projects will contribute to educating and offering sustainable preventive health solutions to improve health outcomes in the Imo State community, and enable MIF to channel its available resources to meet the community’s needs.
Clinical staff and students from the local institutions Abia State University and Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria assisted in providing medical and eye care at the medical mission, and enjoyed learning new skills—an ongoing collaboration for the past 10 years.
Kudos to these young servant leaders compassionately alleviating the suffering of others in our global world.
Mezu-Ndubuisi Lab Farewell Dinner for Feyone La
August 9, 2024 was the Farewell Dinner for Feyone La, M.S Biomedical Engineering, PhDcc, (Technical Associate II) as she relocates to sunny California closer to family. Although her position was transitional (6 months), we appreciate all her wonderful contributions to the lab and will miss her.
Mezu-Ndubuisi Lab Team-Building Event & Graduation Dinner
It was a fun time bowling at the Mezu-Ndubuisi Lab team-building event and graduation dinner on May 10, 2024. Ben completed his Masters in Biomedical Engineering, and Harsh (not pictured) completed his Masters in Business Analytics at University of Rochester. As they transition into the workforce, Ben will be full time in the lab as a Technical Associate II, and Harsh will be completing an internship in the Mezu-Ndubuisi Lab. Congratulations Ben and Harsh!
Congratulations to Kamsi Oparaugo!
Ms. Kamsi Oparaugo, a global health intern in the Mezu-Ndubuisi Lab, is the recipient of the 2024 Discover Grant for Undergraduate Summer Research. This research award will help fund travel costs and summer stipend for a global health research with Mezu International Foundation (MIF) in Imo State, Nigeria under the mentorship of Dr. Olachi J. Mezu-Ndubuisi. Kamsi's project is titled "Investigating the Prevalence of Diabetes and Barriers to Care in Cataract Patients in Imo State, Nigeria."
Mezu-Ndubuisi Lab "Lunch and Learn" Meeting
New lab members Feyone, Alfiya, Zoe, and Pranav were welcomed during the Mezu-Ndubuisi lunch research conference on March 1, 2024.
