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What is MARC ÁùºÏ±¦µä?

The Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) ÁùºÏ±¦µä program, sponsored by the National Institutes of General Medical Sciences and established in 1975, is a program designed to help develop a diverse pool of undergraduates who complete their baccalaureate degree, and transition into and complete research-focused higher degree programs (e.g., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) in biomedical sciences. The long-term goal is to develop a diverse pool of well-trained scientists.

Why is this program important?

The Maximizing Access to Research Careers Program sponsored by the National Institutes of General Medical Sciences was established in 1975 to help develop talent and to increase the number of Ph.D. degrees awarded to diverse populations.

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Meet the 2023-24 MARC ÁùºÏ±¦µä cohort

Check back later to read stories about our newest MARC ÁùºÏ±¦µä students.

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Jada Okaikoi

Major: Biomedical Engineering

This student is part of the Honors College at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno.

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Nandini Naidu

Major: Biology
Minor: Public Health

This student is part of the Honors College at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno.

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Riley Gillis

Majors: Microbiology and Immunology, Public Health
Minor: Chemistry

This student is part of the Honors College at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno.

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Yajahira Dircio

Major: Microbiology and Immunology
Minors: Philosophy and Theater

This student is part of the Honors College at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno.

Meet the MARC ÁùºÏ±¦µä team

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Mary  Burtnick
Mary Burtnick, Ph.D.
Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
(775) 784-4123
7047
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Melanie Duckworth
Melanie Duckworth, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Executive Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
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Thomas Kidd
Thomas Kidd, Ph.D.
Professor
(775) 784-6669
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Ying Yang
Ying Yang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, MARC ÁùºÏ±¦µä PI
(775) 327-2227
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Lauren Netzel
Lauren Netzel, M.S.
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(775) 682-8348
7047 Concussion, working memory, student athletes, cognitive performance

The MARC ÁùºÏ±¦µä Program is administered by the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno College of Science with support from the Institute of Neuroscience.

The MARC ÁùºÏ±¦µä Program is funded by T34 GM145539 awarded to the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno Institute for Neuroscience.

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