
Step into rooms that you think you don't deserve to be in because you do. The first step is to get over that fear of unknowing because that is the literal definition of research!
Zhina Zabihian
Kinesiology
Research Topic: How can TRPA1 activation affect the Vagus Nerve response to effector organs?
Graduation Year: 2026
Undergraduate Research Ambassador
Research Poster Located in the STEM Building
Research Experience:
Current:
- NNERL (nutrition neonatal exercise research lab) -Dr. David Ferguson,
- Precision Health Program - Mahmoudi Lab- Dr. Morteza Mahmoudi
- Independent Poster Research (UGS 200H) - Dr. Chunqi Qian
Experience With:
- Literature review
- Pipetting
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Animal care
- Animal dissection (mouse)
- Western Blots
- Cell culture
Campus Involvement:
- AMSA
Post-Graduation Plans:
- Attending Med School