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Duke Paired Undergraduate Mentoring Program in Uronephrology @dukepump.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🔬✨8 weeks of research, learning, and mentorship led to this moment! The 2026 #Duke PUMP scholars wrapped up their summer by sharing their research & celebrating all they accomplished along the way. Congratulations, PUMP Scholars! 👏 #Undergraduate #SummerResearch #Mentorship #Urology #Nephrology

Collage from the Duke PUMP Program Summer Research Final Presentations, featuring scholars presenting kidney-related research to an audience in a classroom setting. The center image shows Duke PUMP scholars standing with members of the program leadership team following the presentations.

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Duke Paired Undergraduate Mentoring Program in Uronephrology @dukepump.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Duke PUMP experience goes beyond research labs. Our Scholars visited the Duke Lemur Center, toured the Duke Human Vaccine Institute's GMP facility, and explored VR at the Innovation Co-Lab. Along the way, they got a closer look at research and innovation across Duke and connected as a team.

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

PUMP 2026 Scholars strengthened key scientific skills through professional development sessions focused on reading scientific papers, clinical research concepts, communicating science, and effective visual presentation. Grateful to Duke faculty and guest speakers for sharing expertise with students.

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 #DukePUMP Scholars! We’re celebrating the completion of their 8-week #mentored #summer research experience. Scholars conducted faculty-mentored #research, #shadowed clinicians, attended professional development sessions, toured Duke facilities, and presented their work.

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Motivated by personal connections to kidney disease patients, Caleb Spruill explored research through OPSD's PRIME PUMP program in Uronephrology. Learn how PUMP shaped his path toward medicine in the July OPSD Newsletter: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ju... #PRIMEPUMP #KidneyResearch

Graphic promoting the PRIME PUMP Uronephrology Program undergraduate research experience. The design features a cutout photo of a student standing with arms crossed inside a teal circle. Text reads: “PRIME PUMP URONEPHROLOGY PROGRAM,” “UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH,” “GBADEGESIN LABORATORY,” and “CALEB SPRUILL.” Medical and research-themed illustrations, including a stethoscope, microscope, and kidney icon, surround the student on a light gray background.

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Steven Yang explored neuroendocrine tumor research through the Duke PUMP program, working with Luke Izzo in the Trudy Oliver lab, and building #BiomedicalResearch skills and experience. 🔗Read more + funding, events, and updates: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ju...

Promotional graphic for an undergraduate research program featuring a portrait labeled “Steven Yang,” with medical icons (stethoscope, microscope) and text about the PRIME PUMP Uronephrology Program and Oliver Laboratory.

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Duke OPSD PRIME @duke-opsd-prime.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🎉Congratulations to Iteoluwakishi Gamu (Kishi), a first-year medical student at Howard University College of Medicine, on being selected for the 2026 #Duke PRIME Summer Academy Internship! Kishi will pursue mentored research training in #Hematology with Dr. Sanjay Khandelwal. Welcome, Kishi!

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Maxfield Brody explored improving renal disease through the PUMP program with @bcatanese.bsky.social in the Daniel Edmonston laboratory. With PUMP, Maxfield built invaluable #BiomedicalResearch skills. 🔗Read more + funding, events, and updates in the OPSD May Newsletter: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ma...

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

We recognize Annika Elstrom and her PUMP program experience. Mentored by Crystal Tyson, Annika worked with communities at risk for #CKD to improve study design—before launch. Learn more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ma... #Nephrology #CommunityEngagedResearch #PhysicianScientist #UndergraduateResearch

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Duke OPSD PRIME @duke-opsd-prime.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

⏰Apply by February 8 for OPSD Summer Programs! 🔬 PUMP: An 8-week mentored #summer research program for #undergraduates interested in #uronephrology 👉 Apply: lnkd.in/ed-HkpTJ 🩺 PRIME Summer Academy: a 6-8 week summer #research experience in #hematology for #medicalstudents 👉 Apply: lnkd.in/esb77j8n

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Duke OPSD PRIME @duke-opsd-prime.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

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Duke OPSD PRIME @duke-opsd-prime.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

We're now accepting applications for Duke PUMP Summer 2026! ✔️$7000 stipend ✔️Mentored #summer #research in #urology & #nephrology ✔️Clinical #shadowing ✔️Professional development didactic sessions & virtual seminars 🗓️Apply by Feb 8: yojo.center/duke/OPSDPUMP #Undergraduates #Health #DukeMedSchool

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Duke OPSD @dukeopsd.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🎉 Darien Birks gained hands-on lab experience and mentorship in the @gbadegesinlab.bsky.social through the PRIME PUMP program, exploring kidney disease research. He’s now pursuing his dream of becoming a physician-scientist! Learn more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-se... #PRIMEPUMP #STEM

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Duke Paired Undergraduate Mentoring Program in Uronephrology @dukepump.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

We are proud of our 2025 PUMP interns who recently took part in the #NIDDK R25 Symposium! They presented their summer research in poster sessions and rapid-fire oral presentations. We extend our gratitude to the #UNC School of Medicine, #WFIRM, and #Duke OPSD for organizing such an impactful event.

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Duke Paired Undergraduate Mentoring Program in Uronephrology @dukepump.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 PUMP interns, who recently completed their 8-week summer program at Duke! During their time here, they conducted mentored research, observed clinical care in both adult and pediatric nephrology clinics, and presented their projects at Duke and the NIDDK R25 Symposium. 🎉🎉🎉

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Duke Paired Undergraduate Mentoring Program in Uronephrology @dukepump.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Duke PRIME PUMP interns! This 8-week summer program gives undergrads mentored research experiences and skill-building in uronephrology and helps prepare future leaders in biomedical science #Urology #Nephrology #Undergraduate #Summer #Research #Mentorship #DukeMedSchool

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Duke Paired Undergraduate Mentoring Program in Uronephrology @dukepump.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Only one week left to apply for the Duke PUMP Program 2025! ✔️ Mentorship in Urology and Nephrology ✔️ $7000 stipend for 8-week summer research ✔️Build research skills 📆 Deadline: February 24 Link: duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #Urology #Nephrology #Undergraduate #Summer #Research #Health

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Duke OPSD PRIME @duke-opsd-prime.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

3 days left to apply! PRIME #Summer Academy is an 8-week internship at Duke where #MedicalStudents gain research experience in #Hematology #Opthalmology #Radiology. ✔️ $6000 stipend ✔️ Mentored #research ✔️ Clinical exposure with faculty mentors Apply by February 3 duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Duke Paired Undergraduate Mentoring Program in Uronephrology @dukepump.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Happy new year College Students!! We are accepting applications for tthe Duke PUMP. A summer research and immersion program to address the workforce crisis and diversify the workforce in Uronephrology. Spend & enjoy a summer of science at Duke. Link for application duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Duke OPSD PRIME @duke-opsd-prime.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

We featured Chideraa Emma-Ugwuoke an outstanding PRIME PUMP scholar in the Student Corner of the OPSD December Newsletter. He worked with @opeyemiolabisi.bsky.social. Click the link to learn more about Chideraa's summer research experience @dukemedschool.bsky.social. mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-de...

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Duke OPSD PRIME @duke-opsd-prime.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

OPSD PRIME PUMP exposes #Undergraduates to #Laboratory #Research and career paths for #PhysicianScientists @dukemedschool.bsky.social @gbadegesinlab.bsky.social We promote health equity by developing #Diverse cohorts. Apply by February 24th, 2025. Learn more: medschool.duke.edu/research/res...

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Duke OPSD PRIME @duke-opsd-prime.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

OPSD PRIME Summer Academy exposes #MedicalStudents to #Laboratory #Research experiences and research career paths for #PhysicianScientists @dukemedschool.bsky.social We promote health equity by developing #Diverse cohorts. Apply by February 3rd, 2025. Learn more: medschool.duke.edu/research/res...

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