September was a busy month for the CARLOW Center regarding work being done in the lab. Senior Pammi Ganguly was diligently working away, putting the final touches on her stem cell research that she will be presenting at the International Society for Stem Cell Research in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

This symposium has been specifically curated to emphasize advancements in the spectrum of stem cell science, spanning from initial development to clinical implementations. Esteemed scientists from Latin America and various parts of the world assembled to exchange their most recent stem cell research findings, encompassing topics such as pluripotency and early development and the adult equivalent, tissue stem cells, and regeneration. Notable progress in comprehending cellular plasticity through reprogramming and directed differentiation will be presented alongside the burgeoning field of tissue self-organization dynamics.

Pammi’s project studied the effects of different heart medications and electrolytes on the sustainability of stem cell-induced cardiomyocytes. In Brazil, Pammi was among world-renowned researchers in stem cell research, where she got to present her work to professionals. The conference project presentations were exclusive to graduate students and post-doctoral fellows; however, because of Pammi’s impressive work in the field, they made an exception and invited her to participate in this educational networking experience. During the conference, Pammi was able to talk about her research and build relationships with industry professionals. All were impressed with how much knowledge a high school student had and the level of work she was able to do at her high school.

Pammi was also fortunate enough to connect with leading researchers in stem cell sciences and was offered lab positions at UCLA and the University of Michigan. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity opened new doors for Pammi Ganguly and paves the wave for future CARLOW Center students to follow her lead.

“It was a great opportunity to be a part of such a renowned symposium with experienced scientists, and it opened my eyes to the world of research. I had a poster presentation where scientists would come up and inquire about my research and I was able to learn among other great scientists with projects ranging from neuroinduction to cardiac differentiation. I am glad to have broadened my knowledge of stem cell research and will continue to my last trial of experimentation in the coming weeks." Mohuli "Pammi" Ganguly '24

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By: Elizabeth Parga M.S. Chemistry