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Visiting Scholars Program

Building Communities to Drive Change

 Applications for VSP 2026-2027 closed on September 11th, 2026

 

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. ​

The Norris Lab's Visiting Scholars Program offers a three-day, accessible, and immersive experience for young patients with EDS to become patient-scientists, or for those with a vested interest in EDS research & care.
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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

Kristen Albert 

Christen Sumner 

Cassidy Hankins 

Megan Vernon 

Jennifer Bollinger 

Analise Cristina Fernandez 

Alex Parent 

Kaitlyn Johnson 

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

Kristin Jeong 

Cotes Royson 

Reily Grace Wilson 

Peyton Viane 

Ella Willett 

Isabella Calhoun & Tigh Calhoun 

Alexa Walters

Cora Mascott 

Alex Andrews

Sara Maggio

Adriana Port

Grace Claycamp

Emily Heuchan

Alana Luppino

Stella Prady

Elizabeth Lockaby

Kate Stutman

Kate Zelig

Brianna Hullett

Elizabeth Chai

Ella Gordon

Anders Tevis

Belle Larson

Anneliese Roth

Grace Martinez

Brooke Martinez

Sophia Doerr 

Lindsay Helock 

Rachael Bishop 

Hannah Liu 

Ashley Miller 

Sarah Ohana 

Elizabeth Brennan 

Lyla Dussault 

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The Medical University of South Carolina

Dept. of Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology

Charleston, SC
thenorrislab@musc.edu

© 2026 by The Norris Lab

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