Are you an Elon student interested in learning about research opportunities? Reach out! Students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Exercise Science, Nursing, or Biomedical Engineering with a strong background in cell and molecular biology are encouraged to join. Students with a genuine interest in the research we do should contact me at least a year in advance to discuss possibilities.

General expectations: Students interested in joining my team for credit hours (e.g., BIO4999/Research) are expected to spend a minimum of three semesters of mentored research, with a minimum of 3-4 hours of research per week during regular semesters. Alternatively, students could do one regular Spring semester and apply for Elon’s summer research experience (SURE) the previous Fall. All trainees are expected to present their results in at least one local and one national conference before graduation.

Prerequisites: Students interested in research at Elon must be in at least Sophomore standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students interested in joining the Rivera-Serrano Lab are usually expected to have taken BIO1112 (Introductory Cell Biology), CHM1110/1120 (General Chemistry I and II), and BIO2412 (Human Physiology) or BIO2212 (Principles of Genetics). Students are highly encouraged to enroll in BIO2122 or BIO3122 (Microbiology), BIO3230 (Immunology), and CHM3510 (Biochemistry I) during their research training to enhance their knowledge in the field.

Important: Students interested in joining my research group should contact me at least one year in advance to discuss options and ensure a spot. Our lab is currently full until the Spring of 2027 (or potentially Fall 2026 for a highly motivated student).

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Efraín E. Rivera-Serrano, Ph.D. (he/him)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Department of Biology, Elon University
Office: McMichael 202-A • Lab: McMichael 106
eriveraserrano@elon.edu

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