{"id":12318,"date":"2019-06-11T09:12:22","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T13:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/?p=12318"},"modified":"2022-03-21T16:50:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T20:50:54","slug":"chemistry-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/chemistry-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference, Faculty Catalyze Chemistry Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

The opportunity to present to and learn from pharmaceutical professionals is normally reserved for graduate students, professional scientists and postdoctoral fellows. For Kalamazoo College chemistry students in Dorothy H. Heyl Professor of Chemistry Laura Furge\u2019s lab, attending the Great Lakes Drug Metabolism and Disposition Discussion Group annual meeting as undergrads is a tradition that opens doors and underscores their passion for science.<\/p>\n

\"Chemistry
Three chemistry students attended the Great Lakes Drug Metabolism and Disposition Discussion Group on May 9 and 10 in Ann Arbor with Dorothy H. Heyl Professor of Chemistry Laura Furge (second from right). The students are Kevin McCarty ’20 (left), Cydney Martell ’19 (second from left) and Michael Orwin ’20 (right).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Three students attended the spring meeting on May 9 and 10 in Ann Arbor. Furge\u2019s students, known for their research excellence, have had several opportunities in recent years to show off their work regarding the P450 enzyme, which catalyzes drug-metabolism reactions, with implications toward drug discovery.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s K representatives included Cydney Martell \u201919 of Gull Lake, Michigan; Kevin McCarty \u201920 of Clarkston, Michigan; and Michael Orwin \u201920 of Portage, Michigan.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel I was really fortunate to get into (Furge\u2019s) lab,\u201d said Martell, whose connection with Furge also helped her secure an internship last year with Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis and committed to discovering medicines for people around the world. \u201cThe most rewarding thing about the conference is our ability to network with individuals and build important relationships. It\u2019s nice to be able to have that connection and be on equal ground. It\u2019s a love of science that facilitates our ability to work across experience levels.\u201d<\/p>\n

Martell will seek a Ph.D. in biochemistry at Northwestern University beginning this fall.<\/p>\n

The poster presentation McCarty made from his research in Furge\u2019s lab will evolve into his Senior Individualized Project<\/a> this summer, he said, which is a testament to Furge\u2019s guidance.<\/p>\n

\u201cInstead of telling you how to do things, she\u2019ll ask you questions, engaging you in the work,\u201d McCarty said. \u201cShe gives you the freedom to do every part of the research you can by yourself, which helps you understand and take away what\u2019s important.\u201d<\/p>\n

In fact, McCarty has been so happy with his experiences in the chemistry program at K, the drug-metabolism conference and in Furge\u2019s lab, he\u2019d tell prospective students considering K to also major in chemistry.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would tell them, \u2018you\u2019d be surprised by all the opportunities you\u2019ll have,\u2019\u201d McCarty said. \u201cWhen I first considered K, I heard all about our small class sizes and the faculty. What they didn\u2019t tell me is how many opportunities there would be to work with faculty members like Dr. Furge or in a lab like hers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Orwin echoed his peers\u2019 excitement for attending the conference and appreciation of Furge\u2019s leadership in their lab at K.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really loved attending the conference and it was a great undergraduate experience being able to present my work to industry professionals,\u201d Orwin said. \u201cOverall, I find the most exciting part of research is the ability to contribute to our collective knowledge alongside being able to share one’s passion with others. I find myself very fortunate for being able to have this experience.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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For Kalamazoo College chemistry students in Dorothy H. Heyl Professor of Chemistry Laura Furge\u2019s lab, attending the Great Lakes Drug Metabolism and Disposition Discussion Group annual meeting as undergrads is a tradition that opens doors and underscores their passion for science.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12321\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12321\" style=\"width: 584px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12321\" src=\"\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2019\/06\/Chemistry-Students-Attend-Drug-Metabolism-Conference-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Chemistry Students Attend Drug Metabolism Conference\" width=\"584\" height=\"438\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12321\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three chemistry students attended the Great Lakes Drug Metabolism and Disposition Discussion Group on May 9 and 10 in Ann Arbor with Dorothy H. Heyl Professor of Chemistry Laura Furge (second from right). The students are Kevin McCarty ’20 (left), Cydney Martell ’19 (second from left) and Michael Orwin ’20 (right).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Three students attended the spring meeting on May 9 and 10 in Ann Arbor. Furge\u2019s students, known for their research excellence, have had several opportunities in recent years to show off their work regarding the P450 enzyme, which catalyzes drug-metabolism reactions, with implications toward drug discovery.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s K representatives included Cydney Martell \u201919 of Gull Lake, Michigan; Kevin McCarty \u201920 of Clarkston, Michigan; and Michael Orwin \u201920 of Portage, Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel I was really fortunate to get into (Furge\u2019s) lab,\u201d said Martell, whose connection with Furge also helped her secure an internship last year with Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis and committed to discovering medicines for people around the world. \u201cThe most rewarding thing about the conference is our ability to network with individuals and build important relationships. It\u2019s nice to be able to have that connection and be on equal ground. It\u2019s a love of science that facilitates our ability to work across experience levels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Martell will seek a Ph.D. in biochemistry at Northwestern University beginning this fall.<\/p>\n<p>The poster presentation McCarty made from his research in Furge\u2019s lab will evolve into his <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/k-plan\/sip\/\">Senior Individualized Project<\/a> this summer, he said, which is a testament to Furge\u2019s guidance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInstead of telling you how to do things, she\u2019ll ask you questions, engaging you in the work,\u201d McCarty said. \u201cShe gives you the freedom to do every part of the research you can by yourself, which helps you understand and take away what\u2019s important.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In fact, McCarty has been so happy with his experiences in the chemistry program at K, the drug-metabolism conference and in Furge\u2019s lab, he\u2019d tell prospective students considering K to also major in chemistry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would tell them, \u2018you\u2019d be surprised by all the opportunities you\u2019ll have,\u2019\u201d McCarty said. \u201cWhen I first considered K, I heard all about our small class sizes and the faculty. What they didn\u2019t tell me is how many opportunities there would be to work with faculty members like Dr. Furge or in a lab like hers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Orwin echoed his peers\u2019 excitement for attending the conference and appreciation of Furge\u2019s leadership in their lab at K.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI really loved attending the conference and it was a great undergraduate experience being able to present my work to industry professionals,\u201d Orwin said. \u201cOverall, I find the most exciting part of research is the ability to contribute to our collective knowledge alongside being able to share one’s passion with others. 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