Russell M. Frye, II

My name is Russell M. Frye, II. I am a native of the wonderful “Windy City” of Chicago, where I had the great privilege of attending and matriculating through the venerated Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. I am currently majoring in biology at Morehouse College in Atlanta. I owe a great deal of my scientific interests to my mother, mentors, and educators.

The University of Maryland offers exquisite opportunities for students with a ravishing thirst for knowledge. It was through the University of Maryland School of Medicine that I undertook two great scientific research opportunities. During my first stint at the University of Maryland, as an intern in the Minority Short Term Research Program’s Toxicology program, I had the opportunity to work with the astounding Dr. Katherine S. Squibb who is among the great minds that are spearheading work in toxicology. Air pollution has been problematic since the dawn of civilization, and in our study we analyzed in vitro its rudimentary component, particulate matter (PM), as it relates to pulmonary function at the cellular level. During my first experience working in “a real lab” with “real scientists” I was able to cultivate skills and techniques that will undoubtedly prove beneficial in a future scientific career.

During my second bout at the University of Maryland, as a Fogarty MIRT student, I sojourned in Beijing, China at the renowned Peking University. While there I had the opportunity to work among some of the sharpest minds in the world, namely Dr. Bo Zhang. Dr. Zhang afforded me the privilege to participate in a new study that focused on probing the relationship between DNA polymerase B (polB) and the oncogenic Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Under Dr. Zhang’s tutelage I was able to capitalize on the techniques that I accrued during my initial research study as well as learn novel methods.

Dr. Jordan Warnick and the Office of Student research render a remarkable service to students who are pursuing careers in academia, biomedical research and healthcare. Students will gain invaluable experiences at the University of Maryland; not only do they develop a rich reservoir of knowledge, but they form lasting relationships.

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