The EVMS Research Society was founded in 2020 with the mission to connect interested students with research opportunities. The Society assists with the entire process of finding a research proposal, exploring funding for personal projects, showcasing research results, and networking with faculty and staff mentors at EVMS.
EVMS Research Society
EVMS Research Society
Education and training
Workshops and seminars offer education and training opportunities and build confidence.
Resources and support
Resources for funding opportunities, research facilities, databases and mentorship.
Collaboration and networking
Our networking events and social gatherings allow members to build meaningful connections and foster collaborations.
Education and training
Workshops and seminars offer education and training opportunities and build confidence.
Resources and support
Resources for funding opportunities, research facilities, databases and mentorship.
Collaboration and networking
Our networking events and social gatherings allow members to build meaningful connections and foster collaborations.
Education and training
Workshops and seminars offer education and training opportunities and build confidence.
Resources and support
Resources for funding opportunities, research facilities, databases and mentorship.
Collaboration and networking
Our networking events and social gatherings allow members to build meaningful connections and foster collaborations.
Contact Medical Student Research with any questions about the EVMS Research Society or to learn more about how to get involved.
EVMS Research Society Leaders
Aryn Alanizi, Secretary
My name is Aryn and I am a second-year medical student at EVMS. I'm passionate about biomedical research and its role in shaping the way medicine is practiced. I grew up in sunny Southern California and enjoy hiking, running, reading, and finding the next best burrito!
Emily Behling, Events Director
My name is Emily and I'm excited to serve on the ERS exec board this year. I enjoy hanging out with friends at coffee shops, watercolor painting, and going to the beach! I'm originally from Minnesota and attended a small liberal arts college outside the Twin Cities. My research interests include pediatrics and radiology. I'm excited to see everyone at the ERS events this year!
Mia Cranmer, Treasurer
I am a second-year medical student, originally from Wareham, Massachusetts. I completed my Bachelor's in Biology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and my Master's in Biomedical Sciences here at EVMS. My research interests include surgery and neuroscience. I wanted to be involved with ERS because connecting students with opportunities that interest them and will support their future is important to me. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, video games, weightlifting, and spending time with my two dogs.
Gear Thomas Vincent, Events Director
I'm a second year medical student interested in surgical specialties. I'm currently exploring vascular surgery and learning a lot through the Vascular Surgery Research Initiative at Norfolk General Hospital.
My research interests are currently pesticides, Pulmonary Embolisms, AV Fistulas, and AI generative imaging. I've also teamed up with a resident to begin a surgical library to document rare and complex vascular surgery cases within the EVMS training program.
The EVMS Research Society is an expanding network of research-focused resources with the target of connecting interested medical students with research opportunities.
It aims to bridge the gap between students who may or may not know how to design a research proposal, discover funding for personal projects, showcase research results and network with mentors in research.
Administration
- Co-Director of Events: Gear Thomas Vincent, MD 2026
- Co-Director of Events: Emily Behling, MD 2026
- Secretary, Aryn Alanizi, MD 2026
- Treasurer: Mia Crammer, MD 2026
- Faculty Advisor: Joshua Edwards, MPH: Director, Medical Student Research
Workshops
ERS works to regularly schedule workshops with researchers at EVMS and other institutions and organizations.
Upcoming workshops
| Date | Presenter(s) | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2023 | Student Panel - Current M2 Students | "Sharing Experiences and Finding Research Opportunities" |
| 11/7/2023 |
Joshua Edwards, MPH, Director, Medical Student Research; Chris Mazur, CCRC, Program Administratior, Medical Student Research |
"Mastering Research Protocols: Your Guide to IRB Success" |
| 12/7/2023 |
Fang Fang, PhD, Instructor, Research and Infrastructure Service Interprise (RISE); Matvey Kaprov, Clinical Data Specilist, Research and Infrastructure Service Interprise (RISE) |
"Intro. to Data Analysis/Management & Utilizing Secondary Data Sources" |
| 1/24/2023 | Joshua Edwards, MPH, Director, Medical Student Research; | "How to Use REDCap for Your Research Project" |
| 2/19/2023 | Mini-Poster Session; Invited Keynote Speaker; M1 and M2 Students | Inaugural Medical Student Research and Training Symposium |
| 3/14/2023 |
Fang Fang, PhD, Instructor, Research and Infrastructure Service Interprise (RISE); Matvey Kaprov, Clinical Data Specilist, Research and Infrastructure Service Interprise (RISE) |
"Choosing the Correct Study Design and Ways to Analyze Your Data" |
| 4/18/2023 | Student Panelists |
"Preparing for Summer Research" |
Past workshops
| Date | Presenter(s) | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2021 | Harry J. Tillman, PhD, Assistant Dean, Institutional Review Board and Human Subjects Protection | "The IRB Process" |
| 2/8/2021 | Darryl Boyd, PhD, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory | "Keys to an Effective Presentation" |
| 3/2/2021 | Aurora Fe E. Kerscher, PhD, Associate Professor, EVMS Microbiology and Molecular Cell Biology | "How to (Quickly Get this Gist of, and then) Read a Research Article" |
| 3/24/2021 | Brynn E. Sheehan, PhD, Assistant Professor and Assistant Director, and Ismail El Moudden, DSc, Instructor, EVMS-Sentara Healthcare Analytics and Delivery Science Institute (HADSI) |
"Access to Databases and HADSI’s Roles in Student Research" |
| 5/3/2021 | Dr. Jose Morey and Dr. Tayab Waseem |
"Pie and AI: Newport News-Artificial Intelligence and Medicine Panel" |
| 8/12/2021 | Dr. Parr |
"Pie and AI: AI and Dermatology" |
| 9/15/2021 | Student Panelists-Current M2 Students |
"Sharing Experiences and Finding Research Opportunities" |
| 10/6/21 | Dr. Angela Toepp and Dr. Joshua Edwards |
"Student Research Using Data More Readily Available" |
| 10/14/21 | Dr. John Brush, EVMS Internal Medicine |
"Compliance/Human Subject Research from Sentara's POV" |
| 11/11/21 | Veronica Gray and Vanessa Ramos, MD students |
"Extended Leave from EVMS to Engage in Research-Journeys of Two EVMS Medical Students” |
| 2/1/22 | Michael Bittner and Ismail El Moudden, EVMS HADSI |
"TriNetX" |
| 3/3/22 | Brian Main, EVMS Office of Research |
"REDCap" |
| 4/29/22 | Dr. Aurora Kerscher, Associate Professor, EVMS Microbiology and Molecular Cell Biology |
"Dissecting a Research Paper" |
| 9/14/22 | M2 Students |
"The Summer Research Panel" |
Contact
Contact us if you have any questions about the EVMS Research Society or want learn how to get involved.