Meet Genesis Tolbert, a biochemistry major and Odyssey Program scholar at Elon University, whose undergraduate research is shedding light on how certain consumer products affect human health. With the guidance of a faculty mentor, Genesis explored the health implications of handheld sparklers—an often-overlooked source of environmental exposure. Her dedication and curiosity earned her a prestigious scholarship from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholar Program, opening doors to further research and professional development in biomedical science. #ElonUniversity #Resarch #STEMStudents