International Research Institute of North Carolina

Our Mentors

Our Mentors are the backbone of our programs, providing expert guidance and support to students. These accomplished professionals, including Principal Investigators and Research Mentors, are experts in their fields and are passionate about helping the young researchers to thrive.

Meet Our Faculty

Our Faculty consists of leading research professors from top US universities, serving as Principal Investigators for our students. Their expertise and guidance help students throughout the research process.

Dr. Robert Malkin, PhD

PhD in Electrical Engineering from Duke University

Areas of Research

Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Global Health

Dr. Anna M Brown, MD, MPhil

MD from Duke University School of Medicine

Areas of Research

Radiation Oncology

Dr. Jill Zeilstra-Ryalls, PhD

PhD from Purdue University in Biochemistry

Areas of Research

Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering, Public Health

Dr. Diane M. DellaValle, PhD, RDN, LDN

PhD in Human Nutrition from Cornell University

Areas of Research

Sports Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics

Dr. Tim Antonelli, PhD

PhD in Biomathematics from North Carolina State University

Areas of Research

Biomathematics, Statistics, Genetic Engineering and Society

Dr. Lindsay Tallon, PhD

PhD in Population Health, Northeastern University

Areas of Research

Public Health, Global Health, Epidemiology, Climate Science and Emergency Response

Dr. Robert Malkin, PhD

PhD in Electrical Engineering from Duke University

Areas of Research

Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Global Health

Dr. Anna M Brown, MD, MPhil

MD from Duke University School of Medicine

Areas of Research

Radiation Oncology

Dr. Jill Zeilstra-Ryalls, PhD

PhD from Purdue University in Biochemistry

Areas of Research

Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering, Public Health

Meet Our

Research Mentors

Our Research Mentors provide additional, hands-on support to students throughout their projects. They offer extra help and mentorship, ensuring students have the resources and confidence they need to excel in their projects.