OUR DNA
Are you looking for remote research opportunities to boost your future career? We can help!
Our mission is to provide remote research opportunities for all students around the world. You will work with university faculty from world-renowned universities -not just graduate students- that will help you achieve your dream college or publish a seminal paper.
MENTORS
FACULTY
At IRI you will work with a principal investigator, not just a graduate student. They have years of research and mentorship experience that will deepen your experience.
Robert Malkin, PhD
PhD in Electrical Engineering from Duke University
Areas of Research: Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Global Health.
Available Projects: Impact of medical equipment on human health. Assessing user attitudes towards healthcare technology new. Medical equipment in resource poor settings.
Supports the Intro & RA Program
Anna Laucis, MD/PhD
MD/PhD in Oncology from Duke University
Areas of Research: Radiation Oncology.
Available Project: Racial differences in cancer treatment and outcomes. Review articles on cancer topics of interest.
Supports the RA Program
Julian Day-Cooney, PhD
PhD in Neuroscience from The University of Chicago
Areas of Research: Neuroscience, Mood, Vision.
Available Project: Utilizing brain imaging or brain wave datasets to understand the mechanisms of attention, memory, consciousness, and decision making.
Supports the RA Program
Fareeda Griffith, PhD
PhD in Sociology from The University of Pennsylvania
Areas of Research: Global Health, Anthropology, Sociology.
Available Projects: Mentoring Women of Color at a Liberal Arts College, The continued legacy of apartheid, Immigrant health outcomes and access.
Supports the Intro & RA Program
Dr. David Mills, PhD
PhD in Anatomy & Cell Biology from the University of Illinois Medical Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
Areas of Research: Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Applied & Natural Sciences, Engineering.
Available Projects: Soft tissue implants for temporomandibular joints (TMJ). Nano particles for wound healing, Effects of low gravity and radiation on humans. Plant growth systems for missions in space.
Supports the RA Program
Jill Zeilstra-Ryalls, PhD
PhD from Purdue University in Biochemistry
Areas of Research: Biochemistry, genetic engineering, public health
Available Projects: Engineering bacteria to fight cancer, using bacteria to investigate the toxicity of environmental pollutants, theoretical study of a universal coronavirus vaccine.
Supports the RA Program
Diane DellaValle, PhD
PhD in Human Nutrition from Cornell University
Areas of Research: Sport Medicine, Nutrition and Dietetics.
Available Projects: Improving iron status of athletes, Effects of biofortified foods on iron status in resource-poor settings.
Supports the RA Program
Tim Antonelli, PhD
PhD in Biomathematics from North Carolina State University
Areas of Research: Biomathematics, Statistics, Genetic Engineering and Society.
Available Projects: Understanding the spread of COVID-19 a previously unexposed population, Mathematical epidemiology in heterogeneous environments, Population genetics and dynamics of gene drives.
Supports the RA Program
RESEARCH MENTORS
Research mentors facilitate weekly sessions, they guide you and they support you. Our RMs are graduate students of world-renowned universities.
PEER MENTORS
Peer mentors are some of our most advanced alumni; they encourage you to keep going by sharing their experience researching and tips and tricks learned.
PROGRAMS
Our programs are designed for you to research and learn more about a subject that you are passionate about.
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
Is there a specific topic that interests you? This program will help you learn the basics of research and to become an expert on what is currently known, sparking your innate curiosity!
DELIVERABLE: Literature review based on your research interests.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Do you dream big and want the world to know what you are capable of? This is the program that will allow you to do a deep dive into research, develop your own data and contribute to the world's knowledge.
DELIVERABLE: Peer-reviewed, journal article on a question that matters.
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Find when our programs and how much they cost at end of the brochure
CONTACT
ROBERT MALKIN
Founder, Acting Director, Principal Investigator
ANGELA PARRA
Assistant
Director
IRMA OOMEN
Admissions and IRB Coordinator