Anderson University College of Engineering student Luanne Plemmons was selected as a scholar in the 2024 National Institutes of Health (NIH) R25 Summer Research Program.
Plemmons’ research is titled “Analyzing the Accuracy of Machine Learning Algorithm for Heart Disease Risk Factors. Plemmons, a computer engineering major, received the Best Poster Award for Second Place and the R25 Engagement and Outreach Award.
“Luanne really made AU proud and was so outstanding during this research program and at the symposium,” said Dr. Stephen Ojo, professor of engineering at Anderson University and Plemmons’ research mentor in the NIH R25 Summer Research Program.
“Working with Dr. Stephen Ojo, I learned about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) through machine learning. Throughout the program, I worked on analyzing the accuracy of machine learning algorithms regarding the risk of heart disease,” Plemmons said. “The goal is that these results will eventually aid medical researchers and doctors in recognizing patients who are at risk for heart disease and mitigate the number of people severely affected by this disease.”
Plemmons explained that following eight weeks of research, she and the other scholars shared their findings at the NIH R25 Research Symposium, through an oral and poster presentation. At the end of the symposium, scholars were presented with awards.
“During this program, I met and connected with many talented and inspiring peers and mentors,” Plemmons said. “I’m thankful to have been able to participate in this program and am looking forward to continuing this research during the fall semester.”
