Congratulations to UROP Changing Gears student Ali Moshaymesh. Ali started conducting his research during Summer 2024 as part of UROPs Statewide Community College Summer Research Fellowship Program.  In Fall 2024, Ali transferred to the University of Michigan from Henry Ford Community College and is currently participating in UROPs Changing Gears Program. As part of the Changing Gears Program, Ali is continuing his research work from the summer.  Ali’s research focuses on the neurodegeneration in Multiple Sclerosis. Ali was able to present his research at the 2024 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  “I'm honored that I had the chance to attend and present at the ABRCMS in Pittsburgh, where I got to share my ideas and connect with wonderful people in the field".