Helen S. Mitchell Graduate Scholarship
Judy Kim (PhD, Nutrition)
Judy Kim is pursuing a Ph.D. in the Department of Nutrition to expand her expertise in nutrition and conduct groundbreaking research to enhance the comprehension of nutrition and metabolic disease. She is interested in studying the effect of capsaicin supplementation, a dietary compound of peppers, on strokes induced by inflammation. She is currently using in vitro cellular models, specifically brain microglial cells which are macrophages found in the brain.
I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the Helen S. Mitchell Scholarship that I was awarded. I am truly grateful for your generosity and support, which have had a profound impact on my educational journey.
Receiving this scholarship is a great honor, and it has motivated me to continue striving for excellence in my academic pursuits. Your belief in my potential and your investment in my education have provided me with a renewed sense of confidence and determination. Knowing that there are individuals like you who believe in my abilities is incredibly empowering.
The Helen S. Mitchell Scholarship will enable me to focus more on my studies and engage in various opportunities that will enhance my educational experience. I am committed to making the most of this opportunity and striving for excellence in all aspects of my education. I will actively pursue research opportunities and contribute positively to my academic community. Your support has not only made a difference in my present circumstances but will have a lasting impact on my future endeavors.
I am deeply grateful for your commitment to helping students like me pursue their educational aspirations. Your generosity has inspired me to not only succeed academically but also to give back to others in the future. I hope to one day be able to support and empower aspiring students, just as you have done for me.
Once again, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the Helen S. Mitchell Scholarship. Your support means more to me than words can express. I will cherish this opportunity and work diligently to make you proud. Your investment in my education will have a profound and lasting impact on my life. I am grateful for your generosity, and I hope one day I can make a positive impact on the lives of others, just as you have done for me.
Ying Tang (PhD, Nutrition)
Ying Tang joined the Department of Nutrition in Fall 2018. Working under the supervision of Dr. Liu and Dr. Kim, her research is focused on the influence of high-fat diet-induced obesity in early life on the risk of breast cancer development in later life. After graduation, she will move on to her next journey in UConn Health as a post-doctoral fellow.
I am honored to have been awarded the Helen S. Mitchell Scholarship Graduate Scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Thank you for your generosity in providing this award.
My research has focused on the effect of early-life obesity on risk of breast cancer in adult life, and after graduation, I will move on to UConn Health, continuing as a post-doc to pursue my ambitions in research and my future goals as inspiring students the way your award has inspired me.
Thanks to your generous support, I am one step closer to achieving my goals. This award is very meaningful financially and emotionally, as it strengthened my belief in myself. Thank you so much for helping me achieve my dreams.