Student Research

Empowering students through hands-on collaborative research

The Power of Discovery: Student Research at ACPHS

At ACPHS, research is more than a learning opportunity—it’s a core part of the student experience. Engaging in research helps you build critical thinking skills, deepen your understanding of complex scientific concepts and gain valuable experience that prepares you for advanced study or careers in the health sciences.

Whether you’re interested in infectious diseases, oncology, hematology, nephrology or another emerging field, ACPHS offers access to active research labs and faculty mentors ready to guide you. But research at ACPHS isn’t limited to the lab—you can also explore the health-care system itself, investigating ways to improve patient-provider communication, increase medication adherence or harness outcomes data for better decision-making.

From classroom projects to collaborative lab work and independent studies, research opportunities are everywhere—and they start as soon as your first year.

With the support of expert faculty, you’ll explore meaningful questions, contribute to real scientific discoveries and gain the confidence and skills you need to thrive in a career in the health-care industry.

From the Lab and Beyond

Student Research at ACPHS

Research can take you anywhere. Here’s a look at how ACPHS students have tackled important challenges through their innovative research.

  • The stipulations of gene therapy and its ties to biomanufacturing

    Understanding how gene therapy works and its connection to biomanufacturing

  • Identification of novel regulators of the DNA damage response in Staphylococcus aureus

    Finding new factors that help staphylococcus aureus respond to DNA damage

  • Examining the effectiveness of healthcare influenza vaccination mandates on the burden of nosocomial influenza cases among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)

    Do flu-shot requirements for healthcare workers help protect ESRD patients from hospital-acquired flu?

  • Breast cancer with ESR1 mutation in crosstalk with fibroblast and adipocyte

    How a common breast-cancer mutation interacts with surrounding fat and connective tissue cells

  • Comparison of ultrafiltration devices for the measurement of free and total concentration of Tamoxifen and its metabolites

    Comparing devices that measure tamoxifen levels in the body

  • Investigating the role of RNA Polymerase-III in regulating HIV-1 replication

    Exploring how a cellular enzyme (RNA polymerase iii) affects HIV-1 replication

Discover What’s Possible

2024 Faculty-Guided Student Research

Get Inspired by 2024 Student Research with Faculty Mentors

Interested in Conducting Research But Not Sure Where to Start?

The first step is a conversation. Faculty at ACPHS are eager to connect with students who are genuinely curious and motivated to pursue research. Before diving into requirements or approvals, mentors want to learn more about your interests—what topics excite you, why they matter to you and what you hope to achieve through your research. From there, they’ll help you navigate next steps, including identifying opportunities, meeting any necessary requirements and setting clear goals for your project.

Interested in Conducting Research?

Contact Director of Research Joseph Carreno or a faculty member you are interested in working with.

Student Research Opportunities

In addition to the classroom and lab, opportunities for research are everywhere

  • Internships and Rotations

    Our close ties to the pharmaceutical industry give you access to research-focused internships and clinical rotations with leading companies like Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis and Sanofi Genzyme.

    Corporate Partnerships

  • The Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET)

    CBET’s fellowships and research opportunities, academic programs, and industry-focused trainings will give you the hands-on experience and skills you need to launch or advance in your career.

    CBET

  • Networking Opportunities in Clubs and Organizations

    Join student-led clubs and professional organizations that host guest speakers, plan research-focused events and career fairs where you can network with industry professionals, faculty and peers.

    Engage@ACPHS

Opportunities to Showcase Student Research

The Student Research Symposium, Student Research Awards Program and Capstone project presentations offer you the opportunity to share and celebrate your discoveries.

Research Symposium

The Research Symposium is ACPHS’s annual showcase of original research projects from across disciplines. It gives students the chance to present their work to peers, faculty and industry professionals. The event also features guest speakers—leading experts who share insights from the forefront of their fields.

Research Symposium

Capstone Project

Bring everything you’ve learned at ACPHS together and create a capstone project that showcases your expertise and sets you apart for graduate school or your future career.