Students Share Research and Meet Potential Employers at Biomedical Event

Through the New Hampshire IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) and a program funded by the National Institutes of Health, Keene State students have the opportunity to practice research using the latest technology in campus laboratories. The goal of the program is to develop a network of research and research training resources in the state.

Recently, 28 Keene State students attended an INBRE meeting, with 26 presenting the research they’ve been conducting with their professor-mentors over the past year. In addition, 18 professors from the departments, as well as administrators, attended the meeting to support the students.

Keene State students from the departments of biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, psychology, and public health all take part in INBRE-supported projects. Topics for inquiry reflected a wide range of biomedical research, including the effect of combustion of renewable fuel on lung cells, and learning models for MRI brain tumor analysis and skin cancer diagnosis.

Throughout the two-day meeting, students networked with attendees, including businesses such as Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, to discuss internship and employment opportunities. New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu gave the opening remarks for the conference.

Overall, the event served as an important learning and networking opportunity for several Keene State students.