Tyler Rolland
BS '18, Biology and Biochemistry, Carleton College
Post Bacc, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Thesis Title
Immunologic Modulation of Ischemic Cardiac Injury
Awards/Honors
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Apr. 2023 • Honorable Mention (top 15%)
- UB Art of Research Apr. 2023 • People’s Choice Award – Research Communication • “Duality of Cardiac Fibroblasts in Heart Health and Disease: Beneficial or Detrimental?”
- UB Flame of Wisdom Apr. 2023 • Recognized for academic and research excellence • Presented by the president and provost
- Travel Awards • UB Office of Biomedical Education Graduate Student Travel Award (Oct 2022)
- Carleton College: Mel Taube Award (Dedication to Sportsmanship, Loyalty, and Academic Achievement)
- Mayo Clinic Symposium on Regenerative Medicine & Surgery: 2nd place in Translational Medicine
- University of Mississippi Cardiovascular Renal Research Center: Oral Presentation Travel Award
Jacobs School Activities
- PPBS Ambassador
Extracurricular Interests
- Fan of all sports + working out, Hiking, Collecting blown glass (yay Corning)