We recognize that many GDB students share information about practicum mentors and opportunities during in-person interactions within GDB courses and in our office. In our Practicum Pods series, current GDB students are interviewed by GDB Peer Advisors in a conversation that delves into their practicum projects! We highly encourage all of our students to tune in to a new Practicum Pod every month to learn about different types of research, mentorship, and project specifics!

Episode 4 features Rene Nichols, a third-year GDB student with a minor in Public Health who is currently in the process of conducting her research on the microbiota gut brain access. Hear more about Rene's experience in the GDB Office's March 2021 Practicum Pod!

Important Links:

• Mentor: Melanie Gareau, PhD (https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/faculty/melanie-gareau)

• Gareau Lab (https://www.gareaulab.com/)

You can find the transcription of Episode 4 here. 

Email gdb-advise@ucdavis.edu with ideas and suggestions about Practicum Pods!