Georgetown Undergraduate Research Conference 2025 Keynote Speaker, Dr. Paule Joseph "The Science of Taste and Smell: How Sensory Perception Impacts Health Outcomes and Well-being"

HFSC Herman Room, Apr. 15 @ 12:00 PM

Dr. Paule Joseph, a renowned Lasker Clinical Investigator at the NIH, leads groundbreaking research in sensory science, metabolism, and chemosensation. As Chief of the Sensory Science and Metabolism Section (SenSMet) and co-director of the NIH National Smell and Taste Center, her interdisciplinary work bridges basic and clinical research to explore the neurological and molecular mechanisms underlying taste, smell, and chemesthesis. Her research focuses on how these sensory processes influence eating behaviors, particularly in individuals with obesity, alcohol use disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and substance abuse. Dr. Joseph’s lab employs innovative methods such as fMRI imaging and preclinical rodent models to study how the brain integrates chemosensory information to guide behavior. Her recent investigations include the impact of COVID-19 on sensory functions. Recognized internationally for her contributions, Dr. Joseph’s work advances the understanding and management of chemosensory disorders and their connections to metabolic and brain diseases.

Patrick Healy Fellowship Info Session

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, 6:30-7:30 PM, at OSEI Solidarity Suite A

The Patrick Healy Fellowship (PHF) is a community of dynamic leaders at Georgetown University focused on addressing issues that affect marginalized communities through community engagement, professional development, and alumni mentorship. The program is guided by six pillars: Fellowship, Mentorship, Education, Community Engagement, Leadership Development, and Alumni Development. Fellows are high-achieving undergraduates collaborating on projects and receiving guidance from Georgetown graduates. The program provides educational opportunities, leadership development, and lasting connections. PHF honors Father Patrick Healy, the first African-American president of a predominantly white university, who served as Georgetown's president from 1873 to 1881.

Georgetown SOH Undergraduate Research Conference

Tuesday, April 15th, 2025

The Georgetown University Undergraduate Research Conference is an annual event that provides a platform for undergraduate students to present their research in health and science-related fields. The conference features poster sessions and oral presentations, with awards for excellence in both areas. Organized by the Georgetown SOH Student Planning Committee organizes the conference and is supported by faculty advisors. Awards are named after notable faculty members like Dr. Charles H. Evans Jr. and Dr. Allan Angerio, who honor outstanding research and mentorship. The 2025 conference is scheduled for April 15 at the Healey Family Student Center, including a keynote address, poster sessions, oral presentations, and an awards ceremony.

Georgetown Entrepreneurship Health Pitch Challenge

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Georgetown Entrepreneurship is hosting an Entrepreneurship in Health pitch challenge. This event is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, providing a platform to present health-related venture ideas to expert judges in a supportive environment. Participants can refine their ideas, receive mentorship from industry experts, network with peers interested in health and business, and improve their professional presentation skills. This initiative aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among Georgetown students in the health sector.

Information Session on the Georgetown M.S. in Systems Medicine

Thursday, February 20, 2025 @ 5:00 PM, Healy 104

Georgetown University is hosting an Information Session for its M.S. in Systems Medicine program. This event is tailored for premed students interested in medicine, biomedical research, or healthcare innovation. This is an opportunity to learn how artificial intelligence, big data, and bioinformatics revolutionize patient care. The session will feature insights from current students, faculty, and Georgetown medical students who have completed the program. Participants will discover how Systems Medicine personalizes healthcare by integrating genomics, proteomics, and AI, and how this field can enhance their preparation for medical school or other health-related careers. The program aims to equip students with computational tools essential in modern medicine, providing a strong foundation for those pursuing careers in medicine, research, or biotech.

Georgetown VIEW Program - Conduct Research to Clarify Key Terms for Future Pandemic Preparedness

Application due: November 21, 2024, at 11 PM

The project aims to address the critical issue of global preparedness for future pandemics while ensuring biological security. A key challenge in biosecurity is the lack of standardized terminology, particularly for terms like "threat," "risk," and "risk assessment." The project will explore historical texts to analyze the varied usage of these terms in biosecurity contexts. Student researchers will conduct background research, summarize relevant literature, and document their findings. This research will contribute to developing clear and consistent definitions for these terms, fostering better understanding and communication within the field and enhancing global preparedness for future pandemic threats.

Georgetown Undergraduate Research Conference

April 21, Healy Student Family Center

Attend this undergraduate research conference to hear from Georgetown University undergraduates about the research they are currently performing! The keynote speech will be delivered by Dr. Eve De Rosa on “Connecting to the Heart and Mind in Healthy Aging.” This event begins at 10 am and will be held in the HSFC Building on Georgetown University’s main campus.

Georgetown Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (GUROP)

Since 1996-1997, the Georgetown Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (GUROP) has offered motivated undergraduate students at Georgetown the opportunity to learn the discipline and experience the rewards of scholarly research by working with faculty on their research projects. This research occurs in a large variety of ways and venues, e.g., laboratories, libraries, environment, community, etc.  GUROP would like to widen the scope of the opportunity for more students to participate in an activity so integral to the life of the University.  

The Summer Mentored Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SMURF):

This is for full-time or part-time mentored research. Recipients work closely with a faculty member in their research or do research alongside a faculty member on a closely-related project. Formerly known as GUROP. Visit the link above for more information.

The Lisa J. Raines Fellowship: for full-time independent research in Health & Humanity:

This fellowship funds undergraduate students to conduct independent summer research projects engaging with an intractable “grand challenge” facing our society. In addition to conducting their own projects, Fellows will come together as a cohort to share their research, find exciting cross-disciplinary touch points, and learn from and network with faculty working in the field. Through bridging disciplinary divides and fostering dialogue around a central theme, this Fellowship responds to the need for 21st-century leaders with not only the expertise but also the creativity and multidisciplinary understanding to innovate and effect social change. More information can be found through the link above.

The Kalorama Fellowship: for research in the environmental sciences

This fellowship funds an independent research project for students doing research in humanities and social science disciplines. The research idea must be the student’s own, though students must secure a faculty mentor or supervisor who oversees and supports the research. The research cannot be the same as the mentor’s own research.

(Note: Kalorama grants may be offered part-time for less funding as is appropriate to the project and the student’s summer plans.)

The Zukowski-Kolleng Fellowship: for all biology majors to conduct full-time research:

The Biology Department offers two undergraduate research fellowships. Both Fellowships are open to Biology majors who are currently in their sophomore, junior and senior years and will provide a research award of  $4000, plus $1000 from the mentor.