UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #290 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 290

Submission ID: 22291

Submission UUID: e852d62c-6b70-4d45-a8d2-4f8f684f4ab2

Submission URI: /urop-leader-information-submission

Submission Update: /urop-leader-information-submission?token=dhG3aPyhZg5k80MgQb_Ks1HGvjIhZSeYdUosAUlP63U

Created: Thu, 04/16/2026 - 02:55 PM

Completed: Fri, 04/17/2026 - 03:54 PM

Changed: Fri, 04/17/2026 - 03:58 PM

Remote IP address: 144.174.212.101

Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

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Webform: UROP Leaders Information

Submitted to: UROP Leader Information Submission

First Name Angelina

Last Name Borisen

Full name as you would like it to appear on the website Angelina Borisen

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Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA) Farmington Hills, MI, USA

FSU email anb23i@fsu.edu

Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP No

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Major(s) Biological Sciences, Psychology

Minor(s) Chemistry

Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022) 2028

What is your current research focus? My research is conducted through the Webster Lab within the Department of Biological Sciences, where we examine how genetic and environmental variation shape gene expression, epigenetic regulation, and phenotypic outcomes. My work focuses on investigating the effects of peroxisomal gene knockdown using RNA interference (RNAi) and assessing changes in reproductive output. Through this research, I aim to better understand how gene regulation influences fertility, with the broader goal of advancing knowledge in reproductive health and potential therapeutic approaches.

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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, I hope to make research more accessible, less intimidating, and more meaningful for students who may not initially see themselves in a research environment. When I first became involved in research, I quickly realized how overwhelming the process can feel, especially as an underclassman. I aim to guide students as they navigate research while helping them build confidence in scientific thinking, communication, and professionalism. I want to emphasize that research is not just about technical skills, but also curiosity, resilience, and learning from challenges!

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2026Year2026 2026

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Update URL UROP Leaders https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-leader-information-submission?token=dhG3aPyhZg5k80MgQb_Ks1HGvjIhZSeYdUosAUlP63U

Years as a UROP Leader 2024-2025 and 2025-2026