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.