Congratulations to the TExBioMed Summer Institute

Congratulations to the TExBioMed Summer Institute! 

The Training and Experiential Learning in Biomedical Informatics (TExBioMed) Summer Institute is a unique program that initially started at the University of Texas at Arlington and is now being continued at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Led by Principal Investigator and Program Director Dr. Gabriela Wilson, a distinguished leader in the field of health informatics. This research training program is strategically designed to meet the future needs of the informatics workforce and ultimately expand the talent pool. By participating in this program, scholars are connected to this prestigious network, opening doors to a wealth of opportunities. 

During this 12 week program, 13 UL Lafayette Undergraduate Students participed in mentored research projects, where they were carefully matched with research faculty mentors. They received acadmeic and career guidance and were able to connect with peer networks and top researchers in the industry and academia. The scholars presented their findings to faculty, staff, community partners, and family members at a final ceremony on August 1, 2025.  

Congratulations to the following scholars and mentors.

Aseel Ghani
HPV on Every Shore: Comparative Genomics of HPV16 and 18
Research Mentor: Dr. Gaurav Raikhy

Khyla Trail
Auditing the Data Lifecycle in mHealth Apps: Gaps in Storage, Analysis, and Deletion
Research Mentor: Dr. Beenish Chaudhry

Morgan Rabun
Stress Classification Using Wearable-Based Biometric Signals
Research Mentor: Dr. Raju Gottumukkala

Aysa Jordan
Digital Phenotyping for Early Detection of Cognitive Decline: A Scoping Review of Methodological Approaches and Challenges
Research Mentor: Dr. Scott Sittig

Julia Johnson
Developing 3D Virtual Reality Environments to Help Relieve Stress
Research Mentor: Dr. Sonya Hsu

Konye Brown
Trauma Data: Raising Awareness of a Cornerstone of Trauma Care
Research Mentor: Dr. Gabriela Wilson & Chloe Guidry

Haylee Holt
When Seconds Matter: Improving Emergency Medical Care for Children with Rare Conditions
Research Mentor: Dr. Ismatara Reena

Kieu Tran
Deep Learning of U-NET in Image Segmentation
Research Mentor: Dr. Hao Zheng

Tia Miller
Food for Thought: Analyzing Food Insecurity in the State of Louisiana
Research Mentor: Dr. Jeanne Cartier & Sahithya Sakhamuri

Katie Hambrice
Geospatial Analysis of Disparities in Access to Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCS)
Research Mentor: Dr. Ravi Teja Bhupatiraju

Madeline Aymond
Stress Mitigation Using VR Experiences 
Research Mentor: Dr. Arun Kulshreshth

Parker Bristow
Social Determinants of Cardiovascular Health: A State-Level Comparison Between Louisiana and Minnesota
Research Mentor: Dr. Angie Sanchez & Sadie Smith

Tyler Dykes
Louisiana Veterans Needs Assessment
Research Mentor: Dr. Gabriela Wilson

To learn more about the TExBioMed program, click the following link: https://lchi.louisiana.edu/trainingworkforce-development/texbiomed