Undergraduate research assistants Ellie Goen and Savli Patel were selected as part of the 2024-2025 cohort of Texas A&M’s Undergraduate Research Scholars Program within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program selects up to 30 scholars who submit promising research proposals to provide professional development activities, including how to connect with a faculty mentor, proposal preparation, abstract writing, and presentation preparation. This program offers a comprehensive opportunity for students to immerse themselves in their academic and research interests to encourage scholarly endeavors and recognize outstanding research achievements
Ellie and Savli aim to investigate whether two lifestyle indicators of circadian misalignment, namely sleep patterns and meal timing, within the first post-menarcheal year, are associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or symptoms of PCOS by two years post-menarche. They plan to further evaluate whether changes in glucoregulation or adiposity mediate the relationship between altered sleep patterns, meal timing, and PCOS. This research has the potential to provide valuable insights into the relationship between circadian rhythm disruptions and PCOS development in adolescents.
Congrats to Ellie and Savli!
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