Congratulations to Mia Zhong on being selected as a 2026 IES Brain Research Foundation Summer Fellow!

As part of this prestigious fellowship, Mia will receive hands-on research training in the laboratory of Dr. Maria Castro at the University of Michigan Medical School during the summer of 2026. Her research project, “Genomic Instability: A New Immunological Target for Brain Cancer,” aims to investigate innovative therapeutic strategies for brain cancer. The fellowship provides aspiring scientists with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in cutting-edge brain research while working alongside leading investigators in the field. Mia’s selection recognizes her academic achievement, dedication to scientific discovery, and commitment to advancing neuroscience research. We congratulate her on this outstanding accomplishment and look forward to the contributions she will make through this exciting research experience.