Charlene Betourney
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“I feel science is always advancing and with regenerative bioscience it helps us come up with new innovative ways to improve healthcare as a whole…being an engineering major helps me bring a different perspective on the science being these diseases and potential solutions.”
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“My fascination with the relationship between environmental and human health began while studying the female reproductive system in my high school anatomy class. Here, I encountered a nesting doll-like diagram of a pregnant woman that illustrated how environmental exposures are intergenerational and can harm not only the mother’s health, but also that of her child…
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“My first exposure to regenerative bioscience was during a 4-H program. We visited the UGA Vet School and saw ongoing research using swine and stem cells to cure head trauma. It was on this trip that I was introduced to the regenerative bioscience major. Two years later, I would remember this major and apply for…
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“In my research on immunotherapeutic approaches for severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) repair, I observed the potential of regenerative therapies to heal and regenerate neurological tissues that were once considered irreparable. This hands-on involvement solidified my belief in the importance of this field, as it provides hope for conditions that currently have limited treatment options.…
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“Over the past year, I have worked as an EMT across Georgia as well as in Athens. This experience has opened my eyes to various health conditions and how the body reacts to those conditions. As an EMT, understanding the physiology behind certain diseases allows us to better treat patients and continue to develop more…
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“The concept of regenerative bioscience and its research is so important because it represents the forefront of innovation. The research associated with regenerative bioscience stands apart from traditional research because of its focus on internal regeneration and repair. This research and the procedures that result from regenerative bioscience are cutting edge and, in my opinion,…
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“In the future, I plan to pursue a dual DMD/PhD program where I can combine clinical dentistry with research focused on regenerative treatments for oral health. Specifically, I aim to explore gum tissue regeneration using plant-derived medicines. This area fascinates me because periodontal disease is a widespread issue that leads to irreversible tissue damage, but…
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“For the last year and a half, I have worked in undergraduate research where I explored the role of genes implicated in neurodegeneration and their effect on planarian regeneration. This work aimed to characterize their expression patterns, effect on motor function, brain and body regeneration. My project is now looking at their effect on stem…
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“As a current undergraduate researcher at the Zeltner Lab, I have been exposed to many projects that are the cornerstone for regenerative medicine. Among these, one project that has captured my deep interest is the development of a 3D-printed adrenal gland organoid. This model aims to replicate the structure and function of a human adrenal…
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“Regenerative Bioscience can be applied to a wide variety of medical innovation. From TBI, Volumetric muscle loss, fertility issues and degenerative disease Regen could serve as the answer. Being submersed into the critical thinking of regen bio has expanded the way I think of all subject areas. I see areas of improvement, why things are…
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