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The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

 

GCA scholars work around the globe in their efforts to pursue and share knowledge. Explore their areas of interest using the directory and by reading the GCA’s annual publication, GCA Scholars Report.

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2026

Belinda Ramirez Ocampo

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Evolution History and Phytochemical Diversification of Mitragyna Speciosa and its New World...

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2026

Marah Johnston

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Exploring the Synergy of Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Properties of Appalachian Medicinal...

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2026

Holly Hawthorn

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

A Non-timber Agroforestry Conservation Strategy for Pacific Northwest Medicinal PlantsThis...

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2026

Jacob Baldner

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Conservation Research of Species of Concern in the Darhad Valley of MongoliaThis summer, I will...

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2025

Jill Green

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Chemical Characterization of Thymus Herba-barona: a Medicinal Plant from the Blue Zone of...

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2025

Amy Kaku

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Analyzing hemolytic activity and delta toxin levels of Staphylococci strains from Cutaneous...

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2025

Andrew Conlon

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Determining Selective Cytotoxic and Antibiotic Properties of Teucrium Flavum L. for Public...

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2025

Michael Rittmaster

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Isolation of Bioactive Compounds for Kidney Disease Treatment: Insights from Cherokee Native...

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2025

Seth McMahon

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Role of North Dakotan Medicinal Plants on Gut InflammationOur lab is collaborating with United...

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2024

Monica Duan

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Characterizing Novel Bioactive Compounds from Callicarpa americana L. for Targeted Acne...

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2024

Kellie Brady

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Influence of Solar Panel Produced Microclimates on the Production of Secondary Metabolites ...

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2024

Joshua Rogers

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitive Properties of Native Appalachian Medicinal Plants ...

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2024

Paul Sprowl

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Internship With Quave Research Group at Emory University Sprowl will work together with...

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2023

Lindsey Smith

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Insect Associates of Appalachian Medicinal Plants Field surveys of medicinal plants in...

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2023

Annalise Schroeder

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Genetic Mechanisms Underlying Sex Determination of Both Monoecious and Dioecious Varieties of...

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2023

Ben Kittleson

The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany

Antibacterial Properties of Extracts from Callicarpa americana Leaves to Identify Bioactive...

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