I joined the DIY Diagnostics stream because I am a pre-med student and it sounded really interesting to be able to do research and make my own diagnostic tool. I felt that being a part of this stream and learning how to apply research to diagnostic testing was something I… read more
Student Experience
Potential to Make an Impact
I chose DIY because it was the only lab that I felt had the potential to make an impact in our world today. Our lab conducts research that aims to develop practical diagnostic tools for our world today. It isn’t a lab where you spend years studying something… read more
Researched Topics that I Learned in Class
Are you interested in the Freshman Research Initiative? If so, I highly suggest joining the Do It Yourself stream! Whether you have a yearning passion for scientific research or are trying it out for the first time, DIY is a fun stream that allows you to learn about different methods… read more
Summer Fellowship
Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a doctor. DIY Diagnostics initially appealed to me, because of its direct relation to healthcare. Creating tools for both physicians and non-physicians to use at their fingertips will streamline our approach to healthcare by providing more timely assistance. To me, FRI… read more
Concussion Diagnostic App
Doing research in the DIY Diagnostics stream as a freshman has been a great overall experience. I was thrown into fast-paced real research projects that had already been in progress, lead by top researchers at UT. It was always really cool to know that instead of sitting in intro biology… read more
Learning Through Trial and Error
I could honestly say that participating in the DIY Diagnostics stream of the FRI (Freshman Research Initiative) program has been one of the best decisions of my college career. Even though I didn’t know too much about the program when I first applied, I am extremely grateful that I did… read more
Diverse Stream for Anyone
I chose the DIY Diagnostics FRI stream because I liked the freedom the lab offered. There are many different projects going on at all times. Some projects would be more computer-based, while others’ main focus would be wet work. This diversity allowed my to do different kinds of lab work… read more
Part of the Team even as a Transfer Student
Coming in as a transfer student with no research experience, I thought it will take me a while to adjust. In addition, owing to the dynamic nature of the stream and with a lot of people working on different things, I thought I might be a little lost at first.… read more
Doing Research has Caused Me to Think Differently
I picked the DIY Diagnostics stream because I like the idea of people taking the initiative when it comes to their health. The simple diagnostics reach conclusions quickly and allow people to take appropriate medical action if necessary. DIY Diagnostics aims to give people more responsibility when it comes to… read more
Impacted my Career
DIY Diagnostics has definitely impacted my career here at UT. Being in this lab has not only furthered my knowledge in laboratory science but also given me more confidence in lab procedure. A lot of the people in this stream are pre-health professional students and it’s really awesome to know… read more