“Being accepted into the SPUUR program was an important milestone in my professional growth and development into a scientist. This program taught me to develop research questions into concrete presentations and be a thoughtful investigator. Moreover, as a student from a middle class background, this internship provided me with a paid immersive experience that furthered my career. Further, the SPUUR …
“SPUUR introduced me to the fascinating field of urological research and taught me the necessary skills to be a strong student and undergraduate researcher. During my time in the program and laboratory, I contributed to three publications and when I matriculated to Vanderbilt for college, my strong scientific background inculcated through SPUUR helped me find a position in a similar laboratory. Now as an applicant to medical school, I …
“I participated in the Summer Program for Undergraduate Urology Research (SPUUR) in the summer of 2018. As a proud Latina and immigrant student majoring in Biochemistry at UW-Madison, I bring along with me a unique set of characteristics and experiences to STEM-related programs, such as SPUUR. Prior to starting this program, I had little experience …
“I was a SPUUR student during the summer of 2018, and feel very fortunate to have been placed in the labs of Alejandro Roldán–Alzate, PhD and Diego Hernando, PhD. Together, they have affiliations spanning the UW departments of biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, radiology and medical physics. Having no prior experience with engineering, this placement inserted me into a brand new world, and I absolutely loved it. I …
“Before getting accepted to and attending SPUUR, I knew very little about benign urology. I went into college wanting to be a medical doctor studying the “cool” sciences, such as neurology or cancer biology. SPUUR broadened my horizons and led me to where I am today. Through working with Dr. William Ricke during the summer …
“As an undergraduate student interested in pursuing a PhD, the SPUUR program was perfect for me. I knew I was interested in research but had never experienced what it was like to be in lab full time. In my summer as a SPUUR student I was given the opportunity to attend multiple professional conferences, lead …
Janerys Rodríguez Montalvo is an undergraduate student studying in the Biology Department with a concentration in Pre-Medical Studies at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez. Her goal is to pursue a doctorate in medicine, specializing in a field involving live surgery, such as urology. She participated in the 2024 Summer Program for Undergraduate Urology Research …