Azeh Ndifor is a 4th-year Biomedical Engineering major studying cell signaling molecules that contribute to immune system responses with Dr. Edward Botchwey

How long have you been an undergraduate researcher at Georgia Tech?

I have been doing undergraduate research since my sophomore year, making for almost two years now.

How did you get involved with undergraduate research?

I got involved because of a scholarship program I was in called GT-ESTEEMED. This program focused on developing minority students in biomedical sciences and encouraged me to get into the lab I am in now.

What are you working on?

Currently I am working on macrophage polarization which studies how these particular cells respond to different immunomodulatory molecules. Macrophages are versatile immune cells that can engulf pathogens, participate in tissue repair and remodeling.

What is your favorite thing about research/researching?

What I like the most about research is the community for sure, I have learned so much from my mentors and faculty. It has shaped my career both academically and professionally.

What are your future plans and how has research influenced them?

In the future I plan to continue my research career and get my Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering before going into a career in Research and Development. Doing research helped open the door for me to a career path I would have never known about otherwise