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Aseya Mahamed ’27 and Kamryn Sanborn ’28

Pre-Dentistry Students Doing Ultrasound Research at Simmons

Biochemistry majors and pre-dental students Aseya Mahamed ’27 and Kamryn Sanborn ’28 are researching the use of high-intensity ultrasound for the non-invasive treatment of endodontic infections at the Biomedical Ultrasound Lab.

Alive Caenorhabditis elegans worms with GFP (green fluorescent protein) inserted into their neurons to visualize neural development in a living worm. Image by Heiti Paves, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and Creative Commons.

Dix Scholar Studies Parkinson’s Disease

Dix Scholar and biology major Ann Paim ’26 came back to school to cultivate her love of science. We spoke with her about her research on Parkinson’s Disease and the faculty support she receives at Simmons.

Louis Izzi and his parents at the White Coat Ceremony held by the Department of Physical Therapy at the end of student's first year.

DPT Student Applies Theory to Practice

Louis Izzi ’26DPT shares the many benefits of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Simmons: small classes, case-studies, cadaver anatomy training, and simulations to prepare for clinical rotations.

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Honors 3+1 Student Embraces Interdisciplinarity

Abigail Pearson ’26, ’27MSW is an honors student pursuing an accelerated degree in social work. We spoke with her about the vitality of an interdisciplinary education and the thriving community at Simmons.

Erica Cansler ’26, ’27MSW

Online Degree Completion Student Overcomes Hardship

Erica Cansler ’26, ’27MSW is a social work major and adult learner in the online degree completion program. We spoke with her about overcoming hardships, the supportive community at Simmons, and the rewards of her field.

Paulina Rodas Mejia ’26

International Honors Student Studies Economic Development

Paulina Rodas Mejia ’26, a double major in economics and international relations, is pursuing research in economic development. We spoke with her about her interdisciplinary interests, the honors program, and being an international student from Honduras at Simmons.

A closeup of a nursing student with a notebook on their lap in which they are taking notes

How a Nurse’s Perspective Impacts Public Health

As a nurse and a transgender woman, Masters in Public Health graduate Ellie Spoering ’25MPH offers vital education about gender-affirming care to fellow nurses.

Sonia Vader enjoying a day near the water

Neuroscience Student Finds Purpose in Lab Research

Undergraduate neuroscience major and physics minor Sonia Vader ’26 shares her experience in the Focused Ultrasound Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Radiology Department.