At the Leucht Lab, we are committed to advancing diversity in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM). We believe that a diverse team enhances the quality of scientific research, driving innovation and enabling us to address complex challenges from a variety of perspectives.
Through our partnership with Clear Direction Mentoring, we provide long-term mentorship to underrepresented minority students in STEMM, offering paid full-time summer research internships for undergraduate students.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices contribute to meaningful research. Join us in our mission to cultivate the next generation of scientists and make a lasting impact in the field!
Tasnia Ibnat
Summer 2024
Interning at the Leucht Lab has provided me with great insight into research and careers within the field. As my very first research experience, I learned the basics of working in a wet lab and had the opportunity to assist with dissections, which was super fun!
I developed essential skills such as well plating, pipetting, following protocols, and using necessary equipment, all of which have given me a solid foundation for future research positions. Collaborating with everyone in the Leucht Lab has not only exposed me to daily lab life but also shown me how each individual's experience in research is entirely unique.
I am grateful to have met so many wonderful people who shared their journeys in STEM, which has greatly helped me navigate my future steps. Looking ahead, I hope to continue pursuing a career in research and to learn more about my individual interests and aspirations.
watch tasnia’s “a day in the leucht lab”:
Pithiya D’Costa
Summer 2023
I’m Pithiya, a former CDM Path Forward and Leucht Lab intern, currently an undergraduate Biochemistry student at Fordham University. I joined CDM as a high schooler in NYC and later became a summer intern at the Leucht Lab, where I contributed to studying the effects of aging on the functional capabilities of skeletal stem and progenitor cells.
During my time as an intern, I not only gained exposure to countless wet lab techniques while working on a meaningful project, but I also received direct mentoring and guidance. The access I had to a wide network of professionals provided me with valuable insights into what a future research career might look like. This experience inspired me and equipped me with the skills I need to pursue a career in academic wet laboratory research. Now, I study metabolomics at the Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center as an undergraduate Research Assistant.
