grants

February 27, 2025February 28, 2025 by Jack Murtagh

Riley Lab Researchers Win Grants (Spring 2025)

Five members of the Riley Lab received research grants for the Spring of 2025, provided by the Commonwealth Honors College (CHC). Benjamin Vengalil (Team Acne), Merin Thomas (Team SciComm), Catherine Chu (Team Chicken), Tamara Turk (Team Enteric), and Ella Zhang (Team Acne) were all awarded due to their innovative research in the Riley Lab. These…

Riley Lab Researchers Win Grants (Fall 2024)

Four members of the Riley Lab received research grants for the Fall of 2024, provided by the Commonwealth Honors College (CHC). Benjamin Vengalil (Team Acne), Merin Thomas (Team SciComm), Catherine Chu (Team Chicken), and Tamara Turk (Team Enteric) were all awarded due to their innovative research in the Riley Lab. These grants fund materials relating…

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March 31, 2024September 21, 2024 by Web

Team SutURe Self Researchers Win Grants

Riley Lab researchers Laura Snow and Tamara Turk each received a $1,000 research grant for the spring semester of 2024. This grant was provided by the UMass Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) in support of their innovative microbiology research. These grants will go towards the research of Team SutUReSelf, which is focused on developing a nisin-coated…

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March 31, 2024September 21, 2024 by Web

Team Microbiome Researcher Wins Grant

Riley Lab researcher Morgan Lance received a $1,000 research grant for the Spring of 2024. The grant, provided by the Commonwealth Honors College (CHC), supports students conducting innovative research. This grant will go towards the research of “Team Microbiome”, which is focused on developing a nisin-based alternative to current acne medications which works to treat…

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March 26, 2024September 21, 2024 by Web

Team SciComm Researcher Wins Grant

Riley Lab researcher Merin Thomas received a $1,000 research grant for the Spring of 2024. The grant, provided by the Commonwealth Honors College (CHC), supports students conducting innovative research. Thomas’ grant will go towards the launch of “Team SciComm”, with a focus on developing multimedia tools to support bacteriocin education and outreach.

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