My name is Bhumika Phanindra. I am a senior at the University of Arizona majoring in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (NSCS) with a minor in Biochemistry. I have been working with Dr. Melissa Halpern for the past two years to study the effects of secondary bile acids on Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a disease that is characterized by the necrotic inflammation in the colon. I am particularly interested to study the effects of secondary bile acids on tight junctions and if it increases susceptibility to NEC. Moving forward, I aspire to become a physician and contribute my efforts in a clinical setting. Aside from academics, I enjoy spending time with my friends, dancing and painting!
The music for Thesis Thursday is from Crowander, the name of this track is “Your Eyes”
Marissa Heffernan is a senior in the Honors College at the University of Arizona studying journalism, environmental science and French. She grew up in...
Thesis Thursday is produced at KXCI, with two hosts, and two new episodes each week. As we are currently in the midst of our...
Susan D. Perez is a Graduate Associate in the Department of Environmental Science in the College of Agriculture at the University of Arizona. She...