Stories From Sep 2026
Mammalian Reproductive Function Research in Japan
Summer 2026 Kathleen DiGraitis During the summer of 2026, Kathleen participated in a research program at Nagoya University in Japan, where she studied kisspeptin neurons, which serve as a master regulator of reproductive function in mammals. Through this experience, Kathleen […]
Organic Farming Research in Spain
Summer 2026 Anna Babski During my summer in Spain, I helped with organic farming research at the Universitat Politècnica de València. I worked in a chemistry laboratory in the School of Agricultural and Natural Environment Engineering with my mentor Lola […]
Animal Integrative Physiology Research in Japan
Summer 2026 Zahra Douglas During the summer semester, I completed an international research program at Nagoya University in Aichi, Japan, through NC State’s Research Pack Abroad initiative. Working in the Laboratory of Animal Integrative Physiology under the mentorship of Dr. […]
Plant Pathology Research in Japan
Summer 2026 Caryn Biesecker During this summer, I was provided the opportunity to gain undergraduate research experience in Dr. Daigo Takemoto’s Plant Pathology Laboratory at Nagoya University in Japan, under the mentorship of Maurizio Camagna. My research focused on understanding how […]
Plant Signaling Research in Japan
Summer 2026 Madison Nguyen During the summer, I’ve had the opportunity to join Professor Hitoshi Sakakibara laboratory studying Plant Signaling at Nagoya University. The research focused on how plants adapt their root architecture during nutrient stress. Specifically, plants dynamically adjust […]