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JONES '27
2025-2027 Head PRA
Current research projects: 1) Investigating the role of TonEBP/NFAT5 on the Secretory Pathway in Chondrocytes 2) Educational research with Dr. Newell @ BCM regarding K-12 and health professions STEMM education interventions using mixed-methods research and psychometric learning outcomes.
Research experience includes...
  • participating in research at another university.

  • conducting research in the Texas Medical Center (TMC).

  • participating in research abroad (through Wagoner Fellowship).

  • presenting at a conference.

  • publishing as a student researcher.

  • leaving an opportunity.

  • handling a difficult mentor, program, or environment.


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finding Research at the Med Center.

cold-emailing templates.

discovering what research area is right for you.

communicating with your PI / Bench Mentor about your long-term research goals.


Advice from Biraj
"Research is very flexible and can truly mean anything. Therefore, really look for something you enjoy and want to learn more about when finding a lab or research opportunity."

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Research Areas

Orthopedics (Wet Lab Orthopedic Surgery Research & Clinical Orthopedic Research), Public Health, Database Research, STEM Education Research