Gregory McElroy, MD, PhD is the recipient of the 2024-2025 Machemer Resident Research Award. Results from his research project, "Expression of yeast NDI1 as a neuroprotective approach in a mouse model of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy" will be presented at the Trainee Scientific Sessions in June. His mentor is Sidney Gospe, MD, PhD.
The Machemer award is bestowed upon the resident whose research proposal presents the highest level of originality, scientific design/methods, clinical relevance, and feasibility of completion in a one-year period.