Ashley Wins PEAK Experiences Summit Research Award

Ashley Brown, a B.S. student in Biochemistry and Health Humanities, has recently received the PEAK Experiences Summit Award for her project entitled, “Exploring Oxygen-Generating Cryogels’ Potential as Delivery System in Prostate Cancer Vaccine”. The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships grants this competitive award to individuals who have demonstrated a passion for research and a high level of sophistication and skill developed from previous academic endeavors.

Ashley will make immunostimulatory cryogels that encapsulate different prostate cancer antigens. These cryogels will be evaluated for their ability to stimulate the immune system at a level that may be sufficient to overcome immunosuppression and mount an effective antitumor response.

Congrats Ashley!