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”
My name is Luis Helfer and I am currently a Junior at the University of Arizona studying Biochemistry. I’ve always known I wanted to...
Bridgitte Talks with marisa Lester about Thesis Thursday. Why is it important to students? Why is it important for Listeners? Why is community radio...
Amanda is a senior double majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Arizona. She plans on going to graduate...