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What our Young Scholars say Rebekah Rhema Gobinathan Rebecca Charmaine Daniel Worked on a study that used mice models to identify how the Mbp gene expression varies with social isolation Worked on understanding the role of environmental factors on neurodevelopmental disorders among rats and zebrafish “From being surrounded by cutting-edge technology to being mentored by renowned scientists, this experience taught me so much and opened my eyes to a whole new world. I can definitely say that have developed valuable skills and qualities that I know will help me to be a better doctor in the future. This program has truly been an invaluable experience for me.” “I learned the importance of being precise and following procedures accurately and thoroughly in order to obtain proper results. This reminds me to always put in my full effort and do everything to the best of my ability. These are the lessons from this experience that i will hold on to as I continue my journey into the MBBS program as well as in my daily life.” 42