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Our Mentors

Since 2017, more than 25 mentors have welcomed students into clinical and research labs, including: Anesthesiology, Bioengineering, Cardiology, Cancer and Blood Diseases, Translational Research, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Fetal and Transitional Medicine, Heart Institute, Hematology, IMPACT DC Asthma Program, Neonatology, Neurology, Otolaryngology, and the Sheik Zayed Institute of Pediatric Innovation.

Meet some of our mentors!

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Joshua Corbin, Ph.D., Research Faculty, Ctr for Neuroscience Research

METEOR Projects

  • Foxp2 Loss in the MeA: Effects on Social Interaction in Adult Mice

  • Early brain development in the TcMAC21 mouse model of Down syndrome

“The METEOR program is a tremendous opportunity for high school students interested in biology and/or medicine to be exposed to top notch research and clinical care in a world class pediatric hospital in the nation’s capital. Students have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research projects and learn first-hand what scientists and clinicians do on a daily basis.”

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Jason W. Triplett, Ph.D., Research Faculty, Ctr for Neuroscience Research

METEOR Projects

  • Morphological Characteristics of Fragile X Syndrome Mouse Model in Superior Collicular Neurons

  • Altered organization of neuronal subtypes in the superior colliculus of Fmr1KO mice across development

“The METEOR program is a great opportunity for students to get first-hand experience with cutting-edge research, gain a deeper understanding of neuroscience, and learn how to be a good scientist. By working side-by-side with expert scientists on a daily basis, students not only gain technical skills, but also are exposed to the different paths that are available in science. I’ve been enriched by the students that have been in the lab, so I think it can be a fantastic experience for mentors, as well.”