Research Pack Abroad
Epigenetics Research in Japan
SUMMER 2026 Kelsey Kusi I spent my summer in Nagoya, Japan, conducting research at Nagoya University in Dr. Kenji Ichiyanagi’s Laboratory of Genome and Epigenome Dynamics under the guidance of Torahiko Yamanaka. My research focused on the epigenetic regulation of meiotic recombination in […]
Black Soldier Fly Research in Kenya
SUMMER 2026 Joy Othoo Bridging Continents Through Agriculture: My Research Pack Abroad Experience at the World Vegetable Center–Kenya This summer, I had the privilege of spending three months in Nairobi, Kenya, as a Research Pack Abroad intern with the World […]
Genetic Modification of Birds Research in Japan
SUMMER 2026 Coy West I worked in Dr. Nishijima’s Laboratory of Avian Biosciences with my mentor Masato Konishi, where researchers investigate the nature of primordial germ cells (PCGs) and their application in the cloning and genetic modification of birds. I produced a […]
Circadian Rhythm Research in Japan
SUMMER 2026 Erin-Jade Padayachee This summer I completed my first undergraduate research experience at Nagoya University in the Laboratory of Animal Integrative Physiology directed by Dr. Takashi Yoshimura. I joined the Circadian Rhythm project, which investigates how our internal biological clock […]
Soil Science and Tissue Culture Research in Ecuador
SUMMER 2025 Brooke Boger Through NCSU’s Pack Abroad program, I was able to connect with and participate in two different labs at the Universidad de Cuenca in Ecuador. I spent a total of six weeks assisting with soil science field […]
Phytoalexin Release Plant Pathology Research in Japan
SUMMER 2025 Julia Yurkiv This summer, I had the greatest opportunity to study abroad at Nagoya University in Japan. I was in the graduate school of Bioagricultural Sciences, working in Dr. Takemoto’s laboratory. Together with Zander Ketwitz, a student at […]
Antimicrobial Pathway Plant Pathology Research in Japan
SUMMER 2025 Zander Ketwitz During my summer at Nagoya University in Japan, I worked in Dr. Takemoto’s lab under my mentor, Dr. Maurizio Camagna, alongside Julia Yurkiv, another student from NC State. We worked together on this project, splitting the […]
Gut Microbiota Research in Spain
SUMMER 2025 Cooper Weir I spent the summer researching Bifidobacteria populations in neonatal gut microbiotas using DNA extracted from fecal cultures. I quantified the growth of four species when supplied with the 2-fucosyllactose HMO using qPCR. In the process I learned a […]
Animal Reproduction Research in Japan
SUMMER 2025 Jasmine Alston I was able to conduct research on the effect of low estrogen levels on kisspeptin (KISS1) neuron activity in female Wistar-Imamichi rats. The KISS1 gene is essential for GnRH regulation, LH surges, and FSH surges in […]
Crop Water Dynamics Research in Japan
SUMMER 2024 Tommy Godwin Increasing global temperatures have made breeding crops for drought tolerance an utmost priority for protecting global food security. However, crop water use dynamics are poorly understood especially in regards to physiology and plant hydraulics. In order […]