11/04/2025
๐๐I am so proud of all our summer research interns on their 1st APHA presentation. Learning never stops.
Intern BiancaRose๐ served as a co-author on the Mezu Foundation Summer Research Project (with IRB approval), which was conducted in collaboration with Dr. Mezu-Ndubuisiโs Lab and Mezu International Foundation, Inc.
Research Title:
โInvestigating the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors and Barriers to Care on the Vision-Related Quality of Life of Glaucoma Patients in Imo State, Nigeria.โ
๐๐พ Grateful to all co-authors and our partner institution, Abia State University, where IRB approval was obtained for all studies.
๐๐พ Congratulations to our talented young researchers for sharing their work on a global stage during the Mezu International Foundation (MIF) Medical Mission in Imo State, Nigeria โ advancing sustainable solutions for underserved communities. ๐๐ฅ
Presentations from Summer 2024 Research:
๐BiancaRose N. (Senior, Notre Dame Prep, Maryland,) Neil D. (First-Year Med Student, University of Rochester): and ๐ Okechukwu Nathan M. (Junior, North Ridgeville High, Ohio): โInvestigating the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors and Barriers to Care on the Vision-Related Quality of Life of Glaucoma Patients in Imo State, Nigeria.โ
๐ป Prakriti S. (Graduate Student): โFactors Affecting Visual Impairment in School-Aged Children in South-East Nigeria.โ โ Oral Presentation, Nov 2, 3:15โ3:30 PM
๐ OlaRose Ndubuisi (BS/MD Student, Syracuse University): โPhysical and Mental Health Symptoms Correlate with Angle of Trunk Rotation to Predict Kids at Risk for Scoliosis in Imo Stati O. (Final-Year Undergrad, University of Rochester): โImpact of Socioeconomic Factore, Nigeria.โ โ Poster Board 2, Nov 3, 10:30โ11:30 AM
๐ Kamsi on Systemic Comorbidities Among Cataract Patients in Imo State.โ โ Poster Board 8, Nov 3, 10:30โ11:30 AM
๐๐พ Inspiring work by these young scholars โ advancing global health research through compassion, innovation, and collaboration.
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