11/04/2025
🎉🎉I am so proud of all our summer research interns on their 1st APHA presentation. Learning never stops.
Intern BiancaRose🌟 served as a co-author on the Mezu Foundation Summer Research Project (with IRB approval), which was conducted in collaboration with Dr. Mezu-Ndubuisi’s Lab and Mezu International Foundation, Inc.
Research Title:
“Investigating the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors and Barriers to Care on the Vision-Related Quality of Life of Glaucoma Patients in Imo State, Nigeria.”
🙏🏾 Grateful to all co-authors and our partner institution, Abia State University, where IRB approval was obtained for all studies.
👏🏾 Congratulations to our talented young researchers for sharing their work on a global stage during the Mezu International Foundation (MIF) Medical Mission in Imo State, Nigeria — advancing sustainable solutions for underserved communities. 🌍🏥
Presentations from Summer 2024 Research:
📊BiancaRose N. (Senior, Notre Dame Prep, Maryland,) Neil D. (First-Year Med Student, University of Rochester): and 🎓 Okechukwu Nathan M. (Junior, North Ridgeville High, Ohio): “Investigating the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors and Barriers to Care on the Vision-Related Quality of Life of Glaucoma Patients in Imo State, Nigeria.”
💻 Prakriti S. (Graduate Student): “Factors Affecting Visual Impairment in School-Aged Children in South-East Nigeria.” — Oral Presentation, Nov 2, 3:15–3:30 PM
📊 OlaRose Ndubuisi (BS/MD Student, Syracuse University): “Physical and Mental Health Symptoms Correlate with Angle of Trunk Rotation to Predict Kids at Risk for Scoliosis in Imo Stati O. (Final-Year Undergrad, University of Rochester): “Impact of Socioeconomic Factore, Nigeria.” — Poster Board 2, Nov 3, 10:30–11:30 AM
📊 Kamsi on Systemic Comorbidities Among Cataract Patients in Imo State.” — Poster Board 8, Nov 3, 10:30–11:30 AM
👏🏾 Inspiring work by these young scholars — advancing global health research through compassion, innovation, and collaboration.
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