Summer Scholars
An 8 week stipend program. Applications in Fall.
The summer research program provides the opportunity for select undergraduates and medical students to conduct research in the laboratories and clinical services of PCEN members, as well as in affiliated labs. The experience is enriched by dedicated lectures and discussions led by clinical and research faculty, covering various aspects of kidney development, engineering and disease.
Practical research training and mentorship
- Full-time research experience in a lab
- Oral presentation of research findings
- Career development, diversity, and ethics workshops
- Computer and pathology labs
- Journal club
Didactic training
- Participation in Pediatric Nephrology Fellow’s Core Curriculum weekly lecture series
- Research seminars
- Online instruction
Clinical shadowing in pediatric nephrology
- Observe pediatric nephrology clinic
- Attend inpatient rounds
Scholars

Chase Boushard
2024
Webster University (2025)
Lab: Chen lab

Mia Curic
2024
St. Louis University (2026)
Lab: Jain lab

Hailey Echevarria
2024
St. Olaf College (2025)
Lab: Herrlich lab

Sunya Fatima
2024
Ponce Health Sciences University Saint Louis (2022)
Lab: Mahjoub lab

Ryan Hillery
2023
Washington University in St. Louis
Lab: Leslie Gewin, MD (2025)

Sungwoo Jho
2023
Washington University in St. Louis
Lab: Michael Rauchman, MDCM (2025)

Arushi Katyal
2023
Boston College
Lab: Moe R. Mahjoub, PhD (2026)

Camryn Moore
2024
Washington University in St. Louis (2026)
Lab: Jain lab

Christa’l Singh
2024
Xavier University of Louisiana (2024)
Lab: Kefalogianni lab

James Stinson
2023
Webster University
Lab: Eirini Kefalogianni, PhD (2023)

Katka Trachtova
2023
University of Minnesota
Lab: Sanjay Jain, MD, PhD (2024)

Jacob Wajnryb
2024
Washington University in St. Louis (2026)
Lab: Rauchman lab

Tommy Zheng
2023
lllinois Institute of Technology
Lab: Keith A. Hruska, MD (2025)