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Visiting Scholars Program

Building Communities to Drive Change

 Applications for VSP 2025-2026 have closed.

Since 2023, the Norris lab has hosted the Visiting Scholars Program year-round on the campus of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC. ​

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The Norris Lab's Visiting Scholars Program offers a three-day, accessible, and immersive experience for young patients with hEDS to become patient-scientists.
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Tailored Seminars 

Lunch and learn seminars with EDS experts & specialists 

Collaborative, Patient-Driven Science

A basic lab setting led by patients for the good of patients

Engaging Discussions

Connect with fellow patients and share insights

Commitment to Inclusivity

Accessibility accomodations and personalized support

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Past Visiting Scholars

Alyssa Greene

Hannah Maclellan

Emma Elliot

Arianna Meurlott

Eva Joly

Danielle Payne

Patricia Kamanda

Emma Dean

Crystal McLean

Sofia Willey

Keely Gliwa

Sophia Foerster

Kate Resnikoff

Alexandra Snyder​

Cara Purdy

Alexander Richards

Jacob Hanes

Grace O'Hara

Heidi Alhannat

Elizabeth Caldwell

Emerson Jones

Shannon Jones

Madalyn Saner

Robin Saner

Tayler Goectau

Jules Pacheco

Cianna Rzepski

Rachel Han

Ashleigh Little

Katelyn Wasacz

Meghana Venkatesha

Elliot Shiwota

Kaia Mount

Mary Mayone

Sara Maggio

Adriana Port

Grace Claycamp

Emily Heuchan

Alana Luppino

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The Medical University of South Carolina

Dept. of Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology

Charleston, SC
thenorrislab@musc.edu

© 2025 by The Norris Lab

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