Fellowships - The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders

GFPD Fellowships

The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders has long championed research along with family programming and advocacy. Over the past 13 years, the GFPD has instituted a number of programs to build capacity in both science and practice, leading to comprehensive fellowship programs that impact our Warriors, families, scientific researchers and medical providers.

Warrior Camp Fellow Program

Applications are now closed.

One of the largest fellowship programs at the GFPD is our Warrior Camp Fellowship Program. This intensive training and practice program assembles a team of more than three dozen volunteer fellows to oversee four days of hands-on, experiential learning and activity for GFPD Warriors, their siblings and other children attending each conference.

Medical and Scientific Fellowship for Early-Stage Investigators and Young Scientists

Applications are currently closed.

The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders invites professionals to join us at our 2024 Family Conference in Washington, D.C., May 26-29. We have designed a robust fellowship to engage professionals in learning and networking opportunities as we convene a diverse group of patients, families, caregivers, medical and scientific professionals, allied health professionals, care providers and rare disease advocates. The GFPD will underwrite the travel and lodging for up to 15 conference fellows.

2024 GFPD Medical and Scientific Fellows

Amrita Gosaine, McGill University
Lingxiao Chen, McGill University, Research Institute of McGill University Health Center
Evelyn Zavacky, MSc, BSc, Clinical Research Coordinator,Research Institute of McGill University Health Center
Yunus Emre Polat, MD, Lab Technision, Braverman Lab, McGill University Health Center Research Institute
Frederique Arnaud, RN, Research Institute-McGill University Health Center
Erminia Di Pietro, PhD, Braverman Lab, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center
Annesha Ghosh, Dentist (BDS), MS

2022 GFPD Warrior Camp Fellows

Abbey Dyer, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Avae’ Muir, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Bailey Jones, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Bridget Slagle, Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska – Kearney

Charlotte Griffith, Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska – Kearney

Claire Kubicek, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Claire Streeter, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Eddio Benitez, Nursing, University of North Carolina

Elizabeth Lamb, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Elizabeth Wheeler, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Estrella Uribe, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Gabriela Myers, Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska – Kearney

Garrett Schliep, Pre-Occupational Therapy, University of Nebraska – Omaha

Holly Rockenbach, Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska – Kearney

Jadyn Cattau, Pre-Occupational Therapy, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Jessica Leung, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Kaitlyn Hutchinson, Special Education, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Karissa Boesiger, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Kaylee Flynn, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Lizabeth Larsen, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Logan Bennett, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Madison Han, Pre-Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Maggie Keslar, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Nayeli Cruz Lopez, Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska – Kearney

Nyah Thaemert, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Rachel Anderson, Pre-Occupational Therapy, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Sarah Frett, Pre-Occupational Therapy, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Rylie Riepl, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Sarah Mahnesmith, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Butler University

Shelby Neiman, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Sheyla Fierro, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Sydney Hobza, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Sydney Huls, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Tatum Cool, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Victoria Bailey, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Hailey Koenig, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Nebraska – Lincoln