James “JT” Dials

  • Home institution: Morehead State University

  • Year: Rising junior

  • Major: Double majoring in biology and biomedical chemistry

  • Research Site: University of Kentucky

  • What will I be researching: I’m so excited to get to work at KY INBRE this summer! This summer, I’ll be working at UK with Dr. Elizabeth Duncan to study stem cell biology and regeneration in planarians, a kind of flatworm.

  • Future goals: My main professional goal is to investigate cancer and work with other scientists toward a cure.

  • Interest/Hobby:I play seven instruments.