Kendra Springs Legacy
Kendra Springs was a dedicated and passionate student in the College of Charleston Honors College who interned at the Norris Lab during her undergraduate studies. She was deeply committed to researching less toxic treatments for diseases, driven by her own experience with cancer. Tragically, Kendra passed away following complications from a lung and heart transplant. To continue her legacy, her parents established the Kendra Springs Memorial Research Award, ensuring that future students can pursue impactful research in her honor.
About the Internship
This award provides a $4,500 stipend for an Honors College student at the College of Charleston to participate in a summer research internship at the MUSC Norris Lab. Interns will engage in cutting-edge research on cardiovascular development, analyzing RNA sequencing and molecular pathways in heart development. Participants will gain hands-on experience in a lab setting, work closely with MDs, postdocs, and PhD candidates. The internship is tentatively scheduled for June 2 – July 25, with final dates determined upon acceptance.
Applications are complete for Summer 2025.
Applications for 2026 will be through the College of Charleston.
Past Kendra Springs Interns
Hannah Parris
2024