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UCI MIND Graduate Student Wins UCI Grad Slam Competition

By March 14, 2025Carousel Slider, In the News

Casey Vanderlip

Casey Vanderlip, MD/PhD student in the laboratory of Dr. Craig Stark, has won the 2025 UCI Grad Slam Competition. The competition involves graduate students delivering 3-minute presentations on their research. Casey received $6,500 for his victory in the competition, which is intended to highlight the role of graduate trainees and enhance their public presentation skills.

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