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Camilo Garcia is an exceptional senior undergraduate student with outstanding academic, research, and service achievements. He has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA, earning honors such as induction into Tau Beta Pi and consistent recognition on the Dean of Engineering鈥檚 List throughout his studies. Camilo鈥檚 research spans biomaterials, neuroengineering and cardiovascular tissue engineering, including his work under the prestigious WashU CARDS Research Fellowship, where he developed innovative neuroimaging tools. He has expertise in biomaterials, polymer research, and product development, particularly focused on regenerative medicine. His research has been showcased at the 2024 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) conference, demonstrating his ability to effectively communicate complex ideas. As the Software Officer for Project Biomed, he created an embedded system incorporating components such as PPG, thermal transducers, and Bluetooth for vital signs monitoring devices. He developed a treadmill linked to a WFOI system to measure brain hemodynamics in mice and utilized deep learning algorithms to create a robust pupil-tracking algorithm for the system.

Additionally, Camilo excels in mentoring and leadership, serving as a peer leader, organizing workshops for Project Biomed, and supporting mentees within BMES. His academic excellence, innovative research, and impactful mentorship made him a deserving winner of this distinguished award.

Mark Thivierge has worked for Drs. Robert Frisina, Redwan Alqasemi and Meisam Asgari, and his research has led to three publications: one for his work with Dr. Mark Bauer (Hearing Research), and two literature reviews on post-translational modifications in hearing loss (Hearing Research) and cochlear inflammaging (Cells), all in Dr. Frisina鈥檚 lab.  Mark has contributed to his campus community and strengthened his identity as a global citizen through service opportunities including Advent Health, the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, and student leadership.

Nadezhda Korostyleva has worked as a research assistant in Dr. Anna Bulysheva鈥檚 Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory for the past year running independent in vitro experiments, gathering and analyzing data and writing a manuscript that was just publication in the noteworthy journal Applied Sciences.  She also served as Public Relations Chair for the Biomedical Engineering Society Chapter at USF, where she promoted events and outreach.