Since the program's inception in 2014, 12 trainees have completed the program. Of those 12:
- 9 have been retained at U-M
- 100% have stayed in research intensive fields
- 10 have stayed in academic institutions
2021-2022 Trainees
Naima Dahir, PhD
Julie Finnell, PhD
Adelaide Tovar, PhD
Jordan Wean, PhD
Irina Zhang, PhD
Comments From Past Trainees
"My experience on the T32 was very positive. It was a supportive program where I was given the opportunity to explore research I was interested in, and I felt like Dr. MacDougald's door was always open to discuss both triumphs and challenges." - Sarah Elzinga, PhD (2017-2019)
"As a trainee with a PhD in Analytical Chemistry, the transition from chemistry to medical research is a big leap for me. The T32 training program provides me the opportunities to embrace diabetic research quickly via seminars and conversations with experts. The financial and academic support from the T32 training program also motivates me to contribute to the society of diabetic research with new ideas and methods." - Chenchen He, PhD (2019-2020)
"As a postdoc, the T32 Training Program in Basic Diabetes Research was a wonderful stepping stone in my career. It helped me to establish connections with and learn from PIs and other postdocs working on diabetes. I went on to be awarded an F32 and then a K01 from NIDDK to pursue my interests in this area of research." - Lindsey Muir, PhD (2014-2015)
"I joined the T32 in August of 2018, a few months after starting as a Michigan postdoc. By joining this T32, I was able to meet other postdocs and form new friendships with others who were in a similar stage of their career. The annual T32 symposium was a great opportunity to share my research and learn about what others were doing and how our interests overlap. Under this funding, I was able to collaborate both within my lab and with neighboring labs at Michigan, resulting in 2 recent publications. This T32 also helped me to achieve my goal of successfully obtaining a F32 fellowship from the NIH." - Rebecca Schill, PhD (2018-2019)
Past Trainees
2020-2021 Trainees
Chenchen He, PhD
Julie Finnell, PhD
Allison Kowalsky, PhD
Phillip Webster, PhD
Irina Zhang, PhD
2019-2020 Trainees
Diana Elizondo, PhD
Latrice Faulkner, PhD
Chenchen He, PhD
Allison Kowalsky, PhD
Phillip Webster, PhD
2018-2019 Trainees
Diana Elizondo, PhD
Sarah Elzinga, PhD
Latrice Faulkner, PhD
Rebecca Schill, PhD
2017-2018 Trainees
Bailey Peck, PhD
Sarah Elzinga, PhD
Chelsea Hutch, PhD
Jessica Adams, PhD
2016-2017 Trainees
Jessica Adams, PhD
Yasuhiro Kyono, PhD
Lisa Guth, PhD
Callie Corsa, PhD
2015-2016 Trainees
Lisa Guth, PhD
Callie Corsa, PhD
Tammy Barnes, PhD
Amy Rumora, PhD
2014-2015 Trainees
Tammy Barnes, PhD
Amy Rumora, PhD
Lindsey Muir, PhD
Mark Jimenz Canet, PhD
