Peter Podar
About Peter Podar
Peter Podar is a research intern at Vanderbilt University, focusing on personalized medicine through human gut microbiome studies.
Research Internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peter Podar completed two research internships at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory during his academic career. His first internship spanned 11 months, from 2019 to 2020, where he gained valuable hands-on experience in a research environment. In 2022, he returned for a second stint lasting two months in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, gaining further exposure to advanced research methodologies.
Current Role at Vanderbilt University's Bordenstein Lab
Peter Podar is currently undertaking a research internship at Vanderbilt University's Bordenstein Lab. Here, he is engaged in cutting-edge research focused on the human gut microbiome. He utilizes the ACCRE cluster to run EukDetect for identifying eukaryotes in the human gut microbiome and performs R-statistical analyses to explore variations based on diverse variables, such as environmental, social, health, ethnic, and racial factors.
Educational Background in Bioengineering at Vanderbilt University
Peter Podar is pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, with an expected graduation year of 2024. His academic journey from 2020 to 2024 has included rigorous coursework and hands-on research, preparing him for a career in advancing personalized medicine.
High School Education at Oak Ridge High School
Peter Podar attended Oak Ridge High School from 2016 to 2020. His high school education laid the foundational knowledge and skills that would later support his advanced studies and research in bioengineering and biomedical engineering.
Research Contributions and Focus
Peter Podar's research focuses on the development of personalized medicine derived from discoveries related to the human gut microbiome. He has contributed to generating figures and is currently assisting in the manuscript writeup for the research findings. His work aims to explore the potential for individualized treatment plans based on the unique composition of the gut microbiome.