Ms. Marymanita Mensah

2026

University of the District of Columbia Foundation

Biology

Research Title:

Effect of the reverse transcriptase inhibitor, Lamivudine, on differential gene expression in the resistant and susceptible Biomphalaria glabrata snail host, to the parasitic trematode, Schistosoma mansoni infection

Beckman Program: Beckman Scholars Program

Award Year: 2026

Institution at Time of Award: University of the District of Columbia Foundation

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Carolyn Cousin