June 4, 2024: Congratulations to the TVT students who successfully completed the 5-day PERC–TVT Research Immersion Program at UCI. This immersive experience introduced high school students to research environments and included developing suturing and ultrasound skills, exploring surgical innovations like robotics, and learning about pathology. They also visited the BEAMS Laboratory, spent time in Edwards Scientific, studied sleep assessment, investigated salivary cortisol as a stress marker, and engaged in community-based participatory research. The program concluded with discussions and hands-on human performance measurements and the health impact of sugary drinks.
