Brody Women Scientists, Clinicians Host Workshop For Middle-School Girls | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Publisher's note: The author of this post, Kelly Setzer, is a contributor to ECU News Services.

    A couple dozen seventh and eight grade female students from three Pitt County schools recently participated in a Biomedical STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Workshop at the Brody School of Medicine.


Dr. Lisandra de Castro Bras, assistant professor in the Department of Physiology, works with student Kimya Boyd. (Photos by Gretchen Baugh)

    The May 12 event was sponsored by the Brody Women Faculty Committee in collaboration with East Carolina University's chapter of Graduate Women in Science.

    The students participated in basic science experiments, lunched with basic sciences and clinical faculty, and joined in a medical simulation at Brody. Faculty, post-doctoral and graduate student volunteers ensured the daylong event was packed with fun-filled activities, advice and support for the future scientists and clinicians.

    "The students left with smiles on their faces. It's very rewarding to know that we had a positive impact on them," said Dr. Lisa Domico, teaching assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and chair of Brody women faculty.


Dr. Lisandra de Castro Bras demonstrates a medical tool for students.

    "This is where we need to start instilling a sense of support, confidence and a need to explore academic options," she added. "The day was a success and we...were happy to be a part of it and lend to the growth and exploration of the biomedical sciences."

    "My favorite thing that happened was when we got to pretend like we were doctors and got to solve a medical scenario," said Kimya Boyd, a participant from Wellcome Middle School. "We got to see a simulation doll act like a real patient. It sweated and even trembled like a real person. This is definitely a field trip I would recommend to others."
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