I did research with Dr. Richard Clark at Stony Brook University Hospital. My research was on a fibronectin derived peptide, named cP12 and its effect on reepithelialization and inflammation of burned pig tissue. The pigs were divided into four groups, each receiving a different dose of the peptide delivered intravenously. Biopsies were taken from each pig over 4 different time periods. The experiment was already conducted when I joined the team, so I worked with Dr. Clark to finish data analysis for the experiment. We met once every two weeks and viewed the biopsied tissue under a microscope to determine the amount of inflammation. I also did research on my own time to see if our data was similar to other studies. 

I also worked as an intern and research assistant for envivoPC. envivoPC is a company working to create lifelike surgical simulations. In order to do this the company has developed an artificial blood that they are able to perfuse through cadavers through the use of a pump that mimics the contractions of a human heart. My role in the company was to do weekly research projects for professor Robert Kallen. I was also able to travel with the companies cardiovascular surgeon to a Johnson and Johnson location in Cincinnati. Johnson and Johnson hosted a seminar to teach doctors how to use a new surgical tool they had developed. They had 2 normal cadavers and 1 cadaver that we perfused so that the surgeons could practice using the tool. 

Below you can find the link to the envivoPC website

https://www.maximumfidelitysurgicalsimulations.com/about