Fellowship Outcomes

    Student Project Showcase

    Every Future Doctors fellow finishes the programme with an original piece of work — a research paper, a public health campaign, an interview series or a product. Click any project to read the designed paper.

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    Research Paper

    A Comparison of Radiological Diagnosis Methods for Paediatric Hydronephrosis

    Six ways to scan a child's kidneys, and a clear argument for which one should come first. This project compares ultrasound, MCUG, MAG3, DMSA, MRU and CT scans for diagnosing hydronephrosis in children, judging each not only on image quality but on what the child actually experiences: radiation dose, needles, catheters, sedation, whether a parent can stay in the room, and how long it all takes. Drawing on clinical guidance from Cambridge University Hospitals, Great Ormond Street, the FDA and international nuclear medicine standards, it concludes that ultrasound is the least invasive and non-radiating option and the right first-line choice. Sparked by the author's hospital work experience in Cork, where a radiologist walked him through a real hydronephrosis case.

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    M. Naseer
    Research Paper

    Awake Craniotomy

    Brain surgery performed while the patient is wide awake, talking, counting and moving on command. This project explores how surgeons map the brain in real time to remove tumours without damaging speech or movement. It traces the technique from ancient skull trepanation to Wilder Penfield's Montreal procedure and its use in hospitals worldwide today, then breaks down the operation itself: how patients are selected, how tasks like naming and reading are chosen ahead of surgery, and how electrical stimulation tells a surgeon exactly when to stop cutting. The paper is built on primary research, including annotated images from theatre and an interview with a practising neurosurgeon on the split-second judgements behind every resection. It closes on the ethics of removing more tumour at the cost of a patient's speech, and on how AI and objective brain sensing could make the procedure safer.

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    E. Dashi
    Health Campaign

    Easy Gynecology — Health Awareness Campaign

    A public-facing Instagram page built to make the female reproductive system understandable to people who have never been taught about it. The campaign starts from a real gap: most people know very little about the conditions women live with, and gynaecological illness remains under-researched within medicine itself, which makes it harder for women to be taken seriously or to understand what is happening in their own bodies. In response, the page introduces chronic gynaecological conditions in short, accessible posts, giving followers a working grasp of the anatomy first so the seriousness of the conditions lands. The tone is deliberately welcoming rather than clinical, and the core message is simple: the female body should not be ignored, it should be given importance.

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    A. Balathandayutham
    Health Campaign

    Promoting Awareness of Atherosclerosis Prevention Among Thai Adults Aged 30+

    A public health awareness project aimed at Thai adults over 30, built around a simple observation: atherosclerosis kills a third of people worldwide, yet most have never heard of it. The case is made with country-specific evidence rather than general statistics, drawing on Thai data showing coronary artery disease and stroke incidence rising by 24% and 41% between 2007 and 2014, and a study of 4,104 Thai volunteers comparing coronary artery calcium scores against Western and other Asian populations. It then analyses why the burden is climbing in Thailand specifically, pointing to the shift from traditional steamed cooking towards stir-fried, deep-fried and coconut-milk-heavy street food, alongside the 9.8 million Thais aged 15 and over who smoke. The second half turns to action: recognising warning signs, understanding risk factors, and practical prevention through diet, exercise, annual checkups and managing blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes.

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    Y. Shen
    Research Paper

    Human Life with CADASIL

    CADASIL is a rare inherited condition caused by mutations in the Notch3 gene, which produce an abnormal protein that builds up in the walls of small blood vessels, thickening them and restricting blood flow to the brain. This project explains how the disease works, how it is inherited, and why it so often goes unrecognised. It traces the identification of the condition by neurologist Marie-Germaine Bousser, who recognised it in a patient presenting with repeated strokes, and whose children were beginning to have strokes unusually early — a generational pattern that pointed to a genetic cause. The paper also looks at the role of the HTRA1 gene in vascular damage, the inheritance risk faced by children of an affected parent, and the emphasis on protecting vascular health through hydration, diet, sleep and regular exercise. Built on nine sources including the National Library of Medicine and MedLink Neurology.

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    A. Kufskie
    Interview Series

    Comparing Medical Specialties Involved in Child and Maternal Care

    A primary research project built on interviews with two practising clinicians, a paediatrician and an OB-GYN, exploring what their working lives actually look like from the inside. Rather than relying on published overviews of each specialty, the student went directly to the source to understand the day-to-day realities of the roles, the professional challenges each doctor faces, and how they navigate difficult medical and ethical decisions in practice. Comparing the two side by side surfaced a common thread across both specialties: communication and trust sit at the centre of good care, and supporting patients and their families through hard decisions is as much a part of the work as the clinical judgement itself.

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    N. Allam
    Interview Series

    Chronic Diseases: An Interview Series on Canada's Underlying Healthcare Problem

    An interview-led investigation into why Canada's healthcare system struggles to serve patients with long-term conditions, a group accounting for the majority of deaths in the country. Rather than researching from the outside, Ryan spoke to three people positioned at different points in the system: a patient, a family doctor, and a researcher. Setting those perspectives alongside each other, he identifies five compounding problems, from a system weighted towards acute rather than long-term care to staffing shortages, access barriers, an ageing population and thin mental health support. He then moves from diagnosis to proposal, setting out four responses: multidisciplinary primary care teams, a formal remote care programme, cheaper early testing, and a reallocation of funding towards chronic care. Grounded in primary interviews alongside sources including CMAJ and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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    R. Ko
    Interview Series

    Healthcare Workers Interviews

    A primary research project built around interviews with professionals working across the breadth of healthcare, from those in direct contact with patients to those based largely in laboratories. Rather than focusing on a single specialty, the student deliberately set out to cover the field widely, conducting the interviews over Zoom to gather first-hand accounts of what each job actually involves and the daily difficulties that come with it. Aimed at the general public and at students considering medicine, the project builds a picture of healthcare as an interdependent system rather than a hierarchy.

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    A. Kfutwah
    Research Paper

    To What Extent Is the High Mortality Rate of Pancreatic Cancer Due to Limitations in Early Detection?

    A research deep dive that weighs two competing explanations for why pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with a five-year survival rate stalled at around 13%. The paper examines the disease from its risk factors and notoriously vague early symptoms through to the molecular biology of its two main subtypes: PDACs, which account for roughly 90% of cases and are driven by KRAS mutations in over 90% of tumours alongside the loss of TP53, CDKN2A and SMAD4, and the slower-progressing PNETs linked to MEN1, DAXX, ATRX and mTOR pathway dysregulation. It then assesses current detection technology, showing why CT, MRI and EUS struggle to distinguish small early tumours from chronic pancreatitis and why the CA19-9 biomarker lacks the sensitivity and specificity needed for population-wide screening. Anchored by SEER data showing 51% of cases are diagnosed only after metastasis.

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    N. Ristic
    Research Paper

    CRISPR-Cas9: Between a Cure for Sickle Cell Anaemia and the Temptation of Eugenics

    This project takes on one of the sharpest ethical questions in modern genetics: the same tool that can cure can also be used to design. It examines CRISPR-Cas9 from two opposing angles. On the therapeutic side, it explains how deactivating the BCL11A gene reactivates fetal haemoglobin production to treat sickle cell anaemia, relieving pain and restoring normal function for patients living with a debilitating inherited condition. On the other side, it confronts the eugenic possibility the same technology opens up, where gene editing shifts from healing disease to selecting for traits such as intelligence, eye colour or physical strength. Rather than settling for a simple verdict, the project holds both applications in view and draws a clear line between them.

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    M. Herrera Martinez
    Interview Series

    Patient Voices: Understanding Varicose Vein Treatment Through Patient Experience

    A primary research project that approaches a common medical procedure from a perspective clinical literature often overlooks: the patient's own. Through interviews with three people undergoing varicose vein treatment, the student explored what the experience actually felt like from the inside, capturing their concerns going in, their expectations of treatment, and how they were supported along the way. The analysis focuses on the human side of clinical care, examining how communication, trust and emotional support shape a patient's experience of treatment.

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    R. Sanchez Lugo
    Research Paper

    Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia: Targeted Therapy vs Chemotherapy

    A research project examining one of the most significant shifts in modern cancer care: the move from traditional chemotherapy to targeted therapies in treating Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia. The student builds the case step by step, first explaining the disease and the limitations of chemotherapy, which damages healthy cells alongside cancerous ones, before turning to how targeted therapies such as BTK inhibitors, PI3K inhibitors and Venetoclax work by attacking the specific proteins and pathways that keep CLL cells alive. The argument is grounded in survival data showing five-year survival rising from 67.2% to 78.7% between 2000 and 2021, with the largest gains following the introduction of targeted therapies in 2013. What strengthens the work is its balance: it openly acknowledges drug resistance, relapse, and the fact that CLL remains incurable.

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    N. Bhansali
    Research Paper

    The Gut-Brain Axis in Individuals Diagnosed with ASD

    A research project exploring one of the most intriguing frontiers in neuroscience: the gut-brain axis and its role in individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The student examines the two-way relationship between the brain and the gut, looking at how ASD-related behaviours can influence gut health and, in turn, how the gut microbiome may shape symptoms associated with the condition. The project goes beyond simply describing this connection, engaging with an area of active scientific investigation: the possibility that microbiota-targeted interventions could help ease some symptoms of ASD.

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    E. Lavigne
    Research Paper

    Prostate Cancer in African Men: Late Diagnosis and the Future of Early Detection

    A research project that tackles a pressing and often under-discussed health inequity: the disproportionately high prevalence and mortality of prostate cancer among African men. The student approaches the issue from multiple angles, examining the biological basis of the disease, the genetic and environmental factors that elevate risk, and the barriers of limited awareness and unequal healthcare access that so often delay diagnosis. The central argument is both clear and compelling: late detection is a major driver of poor outcomes, and lives can be saved through increased awareness, regular screening and more equitable access to care.

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    I. Addison
    Research Paper

    Emerging Technologies in the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease

    A research project examining one of the most exciting turning points in genetic medicine: the emergence of new technologies for treating sickle cell disease. The student builds a strong scientific foundation, explaining how mutations in the HBB gene lead to abnormal haemoglobin, red blood cell sickling and the painful vaso-occlusive complications that define the condition, before evaluating the treatment landscape from both ends. The project covers current options such as hydroxyurea and blood transfusions, then turns to the frontier: gene therapy and genome editing. What distinguishes the work is its critical eye, weighing the promise of these emerging treatments against the real-world challenges of cost, long-term safety and global availability.

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    M. Marfo
    Survey

    Survey on Possible Ehlers-Danlos Signs in Respondents

    A piece of original data collection rather than literature review: a survey run across family and school contacts to screen for possible signs of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. The study uses the Beighton score, the standard clinical measure of joint hypermobility, as its assessment framework, giving the results a recognised clinical grounding rather than relying on self-report alone. What makes the findings interesting is how the respondents reacted: most had never heard of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and many were surprised to discover they could perform movements they had simply never tried before.

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    A. Rodrigues Madureira Costa
    Health Campaign

    Rabies: Why Does a Preventable Disease Still Cause Thousands of Deaths Every Year?

    A disease that is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, and almost always avoidable before they do. This educational campaign walks through how rabies is transmitted, what its symptoms look like, and why post-exposure prophylaxis and pet vaccination remain the difference between a scare and a death. It traces the history of the virus, explains the role of vaccination programmes, and frames the whole picture through the One Health approach, which treats human and animal health as one system rather than two. Built on guidance from the CDC and the World Health Organization.

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    B. Sasso de Oliveira
    Research Paper

    The Science Behind Stress

    Everyone experiences stress; far fewer understand what it is actually doing to them. This research paper defines stress properly, then follows it through the brain and body to show what changes under pressure and why. It separates the stress that sharpens performance from the stress that erodes health, and closes with management strategies that are practical rather than vague, including time management and meditation. An accessible entry point into a topic most students meet long before they meet the science behind it.

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    M. Benlakhdar
    Research Paper

    Research on SCN9A Mutations in Congenital Insensitivity to Pain

    A rare disorder in which children feel no pain at all, and what it teaches medicine about everyone else. This project examines Congenital Insensitivity to Pain, caused by mutations in the SCN9A gene, and the Nav1.7 sodium channel that sits at the centre of how pain is transmitted. It explains why the absence of pain is dangerous rather than desirable, how the gene was identified, and why pharmaceutical research keeps returning to Nav1.7 in the search for chronic pain relief that does not rely on opioids.

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    D. Ahdab
    Health Campaign

    Understanding the Mind Behind the Memory

    A public education campaign that turns Alzheimer's neuroscience into something a family can actually use. Built around a poster, a tri-fold leaflet and an Instagram campaign, it argues one idea consistently: respond to the emotion behind a behaviour rather than the behaviour itself. It explains why new memories fail before old ones, why a feeling can outlast the memory of what caused it, and how offering fewer and simpler choices genuinely eases decision-making for someone living with the disease. Written from personal experience of a grandmother's diagnosis, for the tens of millions of caregivers who face the same questions.

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    R. Elbanna
    Interview Series

    Interview with Doctors

    Career research done the direct way: by asking the people already doing the job. This project is built on first-hand interviews with practising doctors, including paediatric neurologist Kinga Tomczak and a licensed psychiatrist, exploring what these specialities look like from the inside. It captures the hard parts alongside the rewarding ones, and gathers the advice these clinicians would give to a student now choosing a path into medicine.

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    N. Jankowski
    Research Paper

    Evaluating the Role of Public Perception in the Clinical Adoption of CRISPR-Cas9 Therapies for Sickle Cell Anaemia

    A research paper that tests an assumption instead of accepting it. The common story is that public fear is what holds gene editing back; this literature-based analysis compares anti- and pro-CRISPR peer-reviewed sources and finds otherwise. Ethical concerns, misconceptions and social-media-driven scepticism do shape opinion, but the real brakes on Casgevy and CRISPR-Cas9 adoption for sickle cell anaemia are long-term safety uncertainty, regulatory requirements, thin clinical evidence and cost. The conclusion is specific about what would actually widen access.

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    O. Pelag
    Research Paper

    Coronary Artery Disease and How It Affects Someone's Life

    A full research paper and presentation on the world's leading cause of death, written for readers with no clinical background. It covers the symptoms and risk factors of coronary artery disease, the global data and statistics behind it, the underlying causes, and the myths that persist about heart disease despite the evidence. Key vocabulary is defined as it appears, so the science stays readable without being watered down. Built over eight weeks of research, drafting and revision.

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    B. Qato
    Research Paper

    Healthcare Beyond Wealth: A Comparative Analysis of Socioeconomic Status, Access and Treatment Outcomes in Sri Lanka and the United States

    Two countries with very different levels of national wealth, and a comparison that complicates the obvious conclusion. This paper examines how socioeconomic status shapes healthcare access and treatment outcomes in Sri Lanka and the United States through financial, geographic, educational and systemic barriers. Its central argument is that policy design and system structure often matter more than money, at both the national and the individual level: a wealthy country does not guarantee accessible care, and personal wealth cannot always overcome barriers built into a system.

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    M. Fouad
    Research Paper

    CRISPR: Re-Engineering the Fight Against Cancer

    Gene editing works in cancer therapy; the harder question is who can actually get it. This project sets out the limits of chemotherapy, explains the CRISPR breakthrough and its use in cancer research and paediatric care, then turns to the access problem: bioethics and policy, standardised safety, automated production, clearer public messaging and wider hospital availability. It is written for two audiences at once, patients weighing treatment options and the investors and stakeholders who determine whether those options ever reach a ward.

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    S. CS
    Health Campaign

    Speech Apraxia Disorder

    A child who cannot say the word is not a child who does not know it. This project explains Childhood Apraxia of Speech, a neurological disorder in which the brain struggles to translate planned words into coordinated mouth movements, and separates it clearly from other speech disorders. It sets out how evidence-based therapies such as DTTC, ReST and NDP3 work, why the neuroplasticity window between ages two and eight makes early detection so decisive, and how children with CAS are routinely misjudged as less intelligent. Grounded in the author's sibling Nathaniel, diagnosed at four, whose progress through therapy prompted the research.

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    E. Maina
    Research Paper

    Does Excessive Screen Use Affect Cognitive Development in Children Aged 1–5?

    A research paper written for the parents actually making the decision, not for a journal. It sets out what counts as a healthy amount of screen time at each age between one and five, where the line into excessive use falls, and what the evidence says about the effects on four areas of cognitive development: language skills, executive function, social interaction and later academic performance. Crucially, it does not stop at the diagnosis; it offers realistic ways forward for parents in very different living situations, including those for whom high screen time is a symptom of other pressures.

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    O. Akinbinu
    Research Paper

    Family Medicine in Elderly Healthcare

    A project written for families facing one of the hardest decisions there is: whether to permanently admit an elderly relative into care. It examines how family medicine is practised inside permanent elderly care homes, with a focus on preventive medicine and the ethical considerations that shape day-to-day treatment. Drawing on the perspective of a care home chairman, it looks at what quality of life actually means in that setting and what families should understand about the workforce, its flexibility and its credibility, before making a commitment that lasts a lifetime.

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    I. Fujikawa
    Research Paper

    Unlocking the Awake Mind: The Neurobiology of Sleep Paralysis

    An experience widely described as supernatural, explained as a timing error. This eight-slide educational presentation, written for sixteen to eighteen-year-old biology students, covers normal REM sleep architecture and how dissociation occurs, the pontine brainstem pathway that produces muscle atonia through GABA and glycine, the amygdala's role in generating fear and hallucinations, the risk factors behind episodes, and what students can do about them. Built on eight peer-reviewed references in Harvard style, including Brooks and Peever, Denis, Fraigne, Jalal, Saper, Sharpless and Doghramji, and Solomonova.

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    Z. Boamah
    Research Paper

    Vein of Galen Malformation

    A rare condition that begins before birth, when abnormal connections form between arteries and veins in the developing brain and blood bypasses the normal capillary network. This project covers the biology of Vein of Galen Malformation, its effects on both the brain and the heart, how it is diagnosed, and how endovascular embolization has transformed treatment through minimally invasive techniques. It then looks forward, to the growing role of fetal MRI in predicting severity and to fetal embolization, now under study as a way to intervene before birth.

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    B. Martin
    Research Paper

    Fructose and Cancer

    A metabolic argument about diet and disease, made at the level of biochemical flux rather than headlines. This research project examines how chronic high fructose intake alters central carbon metabolism in ways that create conditions favourable to cancer development, and asks the reverse question too: what a metabolic environment that suppresses tumour growth would look like, and how diet might get us there.

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    M. Vaishampayan
    Research Paper

    Lung Cancer: From Pathogenesis to Patient Care

    A narrative literature review arguing that survival statistics and quality of life are not competing goals in oncology. The paper examines how evidence-based medicine and compassionate, patient-centred care combine to improve clinical outcomes in lung cancer, working through international clinical guidelines and a representative case study. It identifies early detection, multidisciplinary collaboration, precision medicine and shared decision-making as the components that matter most. The complete manuscript is published open access on Zenodo under a CC-BY 4.0 licence.

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    D. Agboola
    Research Paper

    Evidence-Based Natural Interventions Targeting GLUT4 to Improve Insulin Resistance

    Insulin resistance framed precisely: not a vague metabolic slowdown but a failure of GLUT4 translocation, where the transporter stays in the cytosol instead of moving to the plasma membrane to let glucose into the cell. From that mechanism the paper works outwards to interventions with evidence behind them, including anthocyanins preserving insulin stimulation, exercise activating GLUT4 independently of insulin, and olive leaf polyphenols acting through Rab10 and Rab8A. It is candid about the limits: doses and molecular activity are not yet settled by experimental trials.

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    L. Aguilar Valencia
    Research Paper

    Bridging the Diagnostic Divide: Plasma Biomarkers and Machine Learning in Early Alzheimer's Detection

    Over 55 million people live with dementia, and early diagnosis still depends on PET imaging and lumbar punctures that most of the world cannot access. This systematic review proposes a primary care triage model instead: compact plasma biomarker panels of p-tau217 and GFAP paired with lightweight machine learning such as Support Vector Machines, reaching AUC 0.89–0.94 while running offline on a standard consumer PC. A calibrated two-threshold strategy creates an intermediate uncertainty zone, cutting unnecessary high-cost referrals by up to 75% and reducing algorithmic bias across socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.

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    A. Berent
    Research Paper

    Body Weight and PCOS: Why Some Patients Wait Years for a Diagnosis

    A research paper arguing that the diagnostic delay experienced by lean PCOS patients is not caused by the condition itself, but by doctors using body weight as an informal diagnostic cue despite it never forming part of the official criteria. Drawing on historical and current evidence, the project shows that lean patients are diagnosed at half the rate of overweight patients, a gap that leaves serious risks including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infertility unmanaged for years. It concludes that closing this gap does not require new diagnostic criteria but a fundamental shift in clinical mindset.

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    S. Ruta
    Research Paper

    The Influence of Regular Swimming on Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Function: A Literature Review

    A literature review examining how regular swimming may influence neuroplasticity and cognitive function, built around one carefully balanced finding: swimming, as an aerobic exercise that stimulates BDNF production, shows promising benefits for memory, learning, attention and motor performance, but swimming-specific research remains limited and personal factors shape individual outcomes. Thorough and honest in its conclusions, it is a thoughtful contribution to understanding how physical activity and brain development intersect.

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    S. Amalakanti
    Research Paper

    Colorectal Cancer Prevention: How Early Detection and Lifestyle Choices Influence Disease Risk

    A research paper examining how early screening and lifestyle choices influence colorectal cancer risk, built around one clear and actionable message: colorectal cancer is increasingly common, but informed choices and timely screening can meaningfully reduce that risk. Drawing on professional studies and peer-reviewed articles, the project makes a compelling case for prevention over treatment, and is accompanied by a presentation sharing its key findings with a wider audience.

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    J. Moussa
    Interview Series

    Multiple Sclerosis: One Size Does Not Fit All

    A patient-centred report designed for medical students approaching their residency, built around one essential insight: empathy and patient-centred care are just as important as medical knowledge in managing multiple sclerosis. Drawing on interviews with three patients who each experience MS differently, the project challenges the idea of MS as a uniform condition and invites future doctors to see the disease through the eyes of those living with it.

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    S. Marshall
    Health Campaign

    Bladder Cancer Awareness

    An awareness project shining a light on one of the most overlooked cancers worldwide, built around a finding that genuinely surprised the student: bladder cancer is the ninth most common cancer globally, yet receives remarkably little public attention. It covers risk factors including cigarette smoking, prevalence data, treatment options, survival rates and a real patient case study, and its examination of bladder cancer in Italy, where it is the fourth most recurrent cancer, adds a valuable international dimension.

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    S. Salhab
    Health Campaign

    Digital Campaign for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

    An awareness campaign introducing the general public to Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, a rare genetic condition in which soft tissue gradually turns to bone. Delivered as a series of informational social posts that progressively cover causes, diagnosis and the specific genetic mutation behind FOP, the campaign makes dense scientific content accessible and engaging for a non-specialist audience, with a thoughtful reflection on the challenge of that translation.

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    E. Wolf
    Research Paper

    How Do Targeted Gene Drugs Work Better Than Standard Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer Patients?

    A research project examining how targeted EGFR therapies outperform standard chemotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer patients, built around one precise distinction: unlike chemotherapy, which attacks all rapidly dividing cells, targeted drugs such as Erlotinib and Osimertinib selectively block the signals driving tumour growth. The project also addresses the 18-month resistance wall most patients encounter, the ability of advanced drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier, and the financial and insurance barriers that delay access to genomic testing.

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    F. Alahmed
    Health Campaign

    PCOS: Beyond Irregular Periods

    An awareness campaign educating teenage girls and young women aged 15 to 24 about PCOS beyond its most commonly recognised symptoms, built around one underappreciated connection: the link between PCOS, insulin resistance and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. It emphasises that early recognition allows symptoms to be monitored and managed sooner, and that while a PCOS diagnosis does not automatically mean a patient will develop type 2 diabetes, the risk is meaningfully higher.

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    K. Salihu
    Research Paper

    The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Physicians' Clinical Practice and Decision-Making: A Systematic Review

    A systematic review investigating how AI integration affects clinical practice and decision-making among physicians, conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines and drawing on 13 studies published between 2023 and 2025. The review finds that AI tools improve diagnostic accuracy, lesion detection, clinical reasoning and treatment adherence, while noting that evidence for improved patient outcomes remains limited. Its central conclusion is measured and important: AI has real potential to support physicians, but should augment human expertise rather than replace it.

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    J. Amsha
    Research Paper

    Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia in Female Parkinson's Patients

    A research project highlighting a meaningful inequality in Parkinson's treatment, built around one clear argument: a universal levodopa dosage cannot be applied to all patients, and women in particular are at greater risk of developing levodopa-induced dyskinesia because lower body mass affects how the treatment is processed. The project makes a practical, evidence-based case for dosage adjustment according to both sex and body mass.

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    E. Gonul
    Research Paper

    Alzheimer's Disease: Genetics Versus Lifestyle

    A research presentation exploring one of the most debated questions in Alzheimer's research: to what extent is the disease caused by genetics versus lifestyle factors? The project arrives at a nuanced, well-supported conclusion — that Alzheimer's is caused by neither genetics nor lifestyle alone, but by a complex interaction between genetic susceptibility, lifestyle choices, environmental factors and ageing.

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    A. Aboelnaga
    Research Paper

    Non-Genetic Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes in Trinidad and Tobago

    A research project exploring how social, environmental and lifestyle factors contribute to Type 2 diabetes in Trinidad and Tobago beyond genetic predisposition, built around one grounding message: Type 2 diabetes is shaped by the environments, lifestyles and health inequities people experience. With a focus on informing better prevention strategies and health policy in a specific national context, it brings a locally relevant, community-focused perspective to a major public health concern.

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    C. Perez
    Interview Series

    The Consequences of Ignoring Symptoms in Young Adults and Children

    A personal, interview-driven project examining how doctors can overlook the symptoms of younger patients, built around two contrasting family experiences that illuminate the real consequences of not being heard in a medical setting. One interview reveals the impact of a doctor dismissing a patient's concerns, while the other shows what attentive, responsive care looks like. Together they make a human case for why age and perceived experience should never determine the quality of care a patient receives.

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    O. Pietrunti