UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #198

First Name: Meghan
Last Name: Peoples
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Meghan Peoples
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Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Tampa, FL, USA
FSU email : mjp22e@fsu.edu
Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP: Yes
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Major(s): Cell & Molecular Neuroscience
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Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring, 2026
What is your current research focus?:
My current research centers on reproductive health, exploring how diseases impact its function, particularly regarding testosterone levels and sexual function as indicators for obesity and heart disease. In our lab, we aim to ascertain whether specific dietary components can enhance sexual function, ultimately aiming to improve quality of life. 


Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
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Answer one of the following two questions about being a UROP Leader or your UROP background. : How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader?
Please answer the question you selected above in the area provided.:
As a UROP Leader, my ultimate goal is to build a passion for inquiry and discovery among my students. I hope to instill what was instilled within me: the skill and confidence needed to undertake meaningful research projects and to be successful within them. I hope to empower students to ask questions, explore new ideas, and be open to the world of research and all of its possibilities. 

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2025Year2025: 2024
Approved: Yes
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2024-2025