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Capstone (trip) examples, capstone (trip) projects 2023/24.

AI/machine learning enabled structure-based drug discovery

Student: ETHAN TAI

• Capstone advisor:   Russ Altman, MD, Ph.D ., Kenneth Fong Professor of Bioengineering, Genetics, Medicine, Biomedical Data Science and (by courtesy) Computer Science), past chairman of the Bioengineering Department

Pharmacological validation of clinically relevant cancer targets

• Capstone advisor:   Nathanael Gray, MD, Ph.D ., Krishnan Shah Family Professor of Chemical and Systems Biology, Co-Lead of Medicinal Chemistry (IMA: Innovative Medicines Accelerator)

Developing therapeutics for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Student: ANANYA JAIN

• Capstone advisor:   Vinicio de Jesus Perez, MD , Associate Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for solid tumors (melanoma)

Student: MAXIMILIAN NISSLEIN

• Capstone advisor:   Allison Betof Warner, MD, PhD , Assistant Professor of Medicine (Oncology), Director of the Melanoma Program and Faculty Leader of the Melanoma|Cutaneous Oncology Clinical Research Group in the SCI-Cancer Clinical Trials Office

Glycoproteomics based early cancer detection

Student: ADRIANA CHU

• Capstone advisor:  Carolyn Bertozzi, PhD , Baker Family Director of Stanford Sarafan ChEM-H, Anne T. and Robert K. Bass Professor, School of Humanities and Sciences
• Industry collaboration with  InterVenn Biosciences (company)

Anti-Myc cancer therapeutics

Student: JESSICA LAYNE

• Capstone advisor:   Dean Felsher, MD, PhD , Professor of Medicine (Oncology) and of Pathology, TRAM Director, M-TRAM Faculty Director, Co-Director Cancer Nanotechnology Program, Department of Radiology, Stanford School of Medicine, Director of Admissions/Associate Director, Medical Scientist Training Program, Director of Advanced Residency Training Program, Stanford University School of Medicine, Co-Director of Spectrum KL2 Mentored Development Program, Stanford University, School of Medicine

AI enabled drug discovery for breast cancer

Student: YANAN DING

• Capstone advisor:   Christina Curtis, MD, PhD , Professor of Medicine, Genetics and Biomedical Data Science, Director of Artificial Intelligence and Cancer Genomics, Director - Breast Cancer Translational Research (Stanford Cancer Institute), Co-Director - Molecular Tumor Board, Stanford Cancer Institut

T-reg cell immunotherapy for graft vs. host disease

Student: ZAIN DIBIAN

• Capstone advisor:   Everett Meyer, MD,  Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Blood & Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy

Developing a therapeutic for SMA (spital muscular atrophy) neurological disorder: computational analysis of clinical trial data

Student: SHONA ALLEN

• Capstone advisor:   Jacinda Sampson, MD, PhD,  Clinical Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciencies

Immunotherapy for IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)

Student: PETER CAROLINE

• Capstone advisor:  Sidhartha Sinha, MD,  Assistant Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Director of Digital Health and Innovation, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology   

Developing a therapeutic for infectious disease (malaria)

Student: CHLOE GERUNGAN

• Capstone advisor:   Prasanna Jagannathan, MD , Assistant Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and of Microbiology and Immunology

Drug repurposing for treatment of cardio valve disease

Student: JOEY OLSHAUSEN

• Capstone advisor:   Ian Chen, MD , Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease) and of Radiology (Veterans Affairs), Director, Translational Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Director, VA/PAVIR Summer Research Program

CAPSTONE (TRIP) PROJECTS 2022-23

Development of Novel MYC-directed Anti-cancer Therapeutics

Student: CHRIS ABOUJUDOM

• Capstone advisor:   Dean Felsher, MD Ph.D ., Professor of Medicine (Oncology) and of Pathology, M-TRAM Program Director

Developing protocols for isolation and purification of MYC-derived cancer extracellular vesicles (EVs) for improved diagnosis and monitoring of cancer

Student: McKAY GOHAZRUA BUTLER

Development of a combined cancer vaccine and immunotherapy (anti-PD-L1) delivery using dendritic cell-based microbubbles against triple-negative breast cancer

Student: NIRK E. QUISPE CALLA, MD

• Capstone advisor:   Ramasamy Paulmurugan, PhD , Professor of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford

Investigate the roles and therapeutic value of human anti-phagocytotic genes in augmenting CAR-T cell therapy

Student: FRANK LIN

• Capstone advisor: Crystal Mackall, MD  (Capstone Primary Advisor Faculty Mentor), Founding Director of the Stanford Center for Cancer Cell Therapy, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine

High-resolution proteomic profiling of aqueous humor liquid biopsies as a diagnostic and prognostic tool for choroidal melanoma

Student: JULIAN WOLF, MD

• Capstone advisor:  Vinit Mahajan, MD, PhD , Professor of Ophthalmology, Vice Chair for Research (Ophthalmology)
• Capstone advisor:  Nima Aghaeepour, PhD , Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Pediatrics and Biomedical Science

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June 6, 2024

The word “capstone” originally referred to the decorative, final piece of masonry that would be affixed to the top of a new building. But in terms of schooling, what is a capstone project? Academically, “capstone” is a fitting metaphor, as a capstone project serves as a culminating, crowning illustration of your scholarly work. The capstone project synthesizes the learning you have done in various fields, demonstrates your level of expertise in your specific area of study, and often marks the end or milestone moment of a current study path. In short, it’s a big achievement! In this article, we’ve outlined a few tips for cultivating your perfect capstone thesis and have included a list of capstone project ideas to get you started.

General Capstone Writing Tips

As you select a topic for your capstone project, be sure to consider the following criteria:

Personal Interest . A capstone project is meant to be the culmination of or milestone representing your specific path of study; as such, it should be a project that actually interests you! Perhaps you’ve already been working on a passion project or long-term scholarly paper on a topic that excites you. Or maybe you’ve heard about a specific branch of inquiry within your field that you find compelling and want to explore further. Whether you’re new to a specific capstone subject or have been working on it for a while, it’s important to know that your actual interest in a subject can increase your productivity and learning. [i]

Existing Research . For any new piece of scholarship, it’s crucial to thoroughly understand and acknowledge the current knowledge and findings that exist around your thesis. As an advancing practitioner in your field of study or profession, you should already have a sense of what other scholars and experts have said about your capstone project idea, but this is a moment to fully explore: Who are the major players in this professional or scholarly conversation? What are the most important pieces of research that ground this field of study? What recent innovations have been made in this topic?

Stakes . If you’ve ever been involved in a debate or had to write a persuasive speech , you know that an important question to answer is: “So what?” Why is this capstone project idea important? What will be affected if the ideas in your capstone do or do not come to pass? What exactly is at stake here?

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Stakeholders . The stakeholders of a capstone are those who will be affected by the information in your project. Perhaps you’ve already engaged in community service and have seen a gap that can be filled by your particular area of expertise. Maybe you are one of the stakeholders in your research. In every capstone project, your readers should know who will be most important to your work.

Identify a gap or problem . If you’ve done your research properly, then you now know what current holes or gaps exist in your field. Make sure you frame your capstone so that your audience is aware of the work that needs to be done.

Fill the gap . This is your moment to shine! What is your specific hypothesis? What kind of research will you conduct to prove it? Specifically, how is your work contributing to this field of study? To this profession?

Feasibility and Scope . The last question you need to ask yourself is: Can I actually do this project? Do you have the time and resources to complete the work you’re proposing? Is your capstone actually doable? If you find that your project seems too big, don’t despair! Many capstone project ideas can be narrowed down for specificity and feasibility. Take a look at the example below:

Very broad:

“What are some recent developments in women’s health research?”

More specific and feasible:

“What are the most current findings on early diagnostic testing and maternal health outcomes amongst American women?”

Capstone Project Examples

Below, we’ve listed 150 capstone project examples in various fields. Think of all of these focus questions and ideas as jumping-off points. Some are very broad, while others are much more specific. Your capstone project will most likely fall under the “specific” category (see “feasibility and scope” above), but broader topics and focus questions can get you started down the path of your own particular branch of research.

Computer Science Capstone Project Ideas

1) In what ways does social media influence current developments in information systems and marketing?

2) What recent developments have we seen in natural language processing? What innovations do we hope to see?

3) How is cybersecurity an essential consideration in political and public policy?

4) What is the potential for virtual reality within the fields of mental healthcare and / or physical rehabilitation?

5) How can cybersecurity better function in the healthcare industry?

6) What are current and developing applications for machine learning algorithms?

7) How can we develop more secure data encryption?

8) What are the current needs for development in image processing and design?

9) How does artificial intelligence promise to elevate, innovate, revolutionize, or render obsolete various fields and / or methodologies inside and outside of computer science?

10) What current developments exist in the field of neural networks?

11) In what ways can we develop more efficient data encryption algorithms?

12) What specific roles does computer science play in national defense?

13) Exploring automated testing systems.

14) In what ways have smartphone interfaces changed human behavior? Can we predict future changes?

15) What recent innovations have we seen in cloud computing and what changes can we expect to see in this field?

16) How can we improve specific algorithms that conduct market-based analysis?

17) What are the current most important ethical questions surrounding big data and information systems?

18) What are the current expectations around the development and use of cryptocurrency?

19) What specific relationships exist between national policy and internet censorship?

20) Recent innovations and gaps in _________. (Have you already done some research on a very particular topic? This is your moment to delve more deeply into a branch of computer science that specifically interests you !)

Nursing and Medical Capstone Project Ideas

21) What roles might nurses have in administering pain management and anesthesia?

22) In what ways can we address the country’s nursing shortage?

23) In what ways is the field of nursing expected to change in the near future?

24) What innovations can be made in continuing education for nurses?

25) In what ways can nurse practitioners and PAs function more effectively in primary care and specialty settings?

26) Going forward, what roles can nurses play in mobile health and telemedicine?

27) How can clinical settings improve their mental and emotional health outreach for employees?

28) In what ways do nurses and PAs function in specific research roles (e.g. cancer research)?

29) Development of cultural sensitivity training and eliminating health equity disparities in the nursing field.

30) Recent developments in women’s health initiatives and research.

31) In what ways can communication efficacy be addressed in clinical settings?

32) What is the relationship between medical care and specific public policies?

33) Nursing, management, and leadership roles.

34) In what ways can technology improve nursing and healthcare initiatives?

35) Recent innovations and gaps in _________. (Have you already done some research on a very particular topic? This is your moment to delve more deeply into a branch of medicine or scientific inquiry that specifically interests you !)

Humanities and Arts Capstone Project Ideas

36) How does art function in the political and public spheres?

37) What specific developments have we seen in the field of graphic design in the past decade?

38) Analyzing the relationships between marketing, commercial viability and contemporary literature.

39) In what ways do the humanities function in ecocriticism and the Anthropocene?

40) Social media and communication.

41) What are some recent examples of the relationship between popular culture and political propaganda?

42) Current distinctions between pop culture, avant-garde, and highbrow literature and art.

43) What is the role of philosophy in current public debate?

44) In what ways do / have the humanities function(ed) within and / or outside of the public sphere?

45) What is the role of the digital humanities in ancient / early modern / modern history?

46) What recent developments have we seen in the fields of women’s and gender studies?

47) How has a globalized media culture impacted our views on cultural exchange / postcolonialism / hegemonic power structures?

48) In what ways have sustainability initiatives become an essential part of art, theatre, fashion, film, and literary production?

49) Race, class, gender and / or sexuality, and recent developments in the construction of personal identity.

50) How does appropriation function in the realm of cultural production?

51) What is the current role of cinema in public and political culture?

52) Creativity and new genres in the wake of social media, artificial intelligence and monoculture.

53) How can / do museums and public spaces function as sites of cultural production?

54) In what ways has artificial intelligence begun to shape the arts and humanities?

55) Recent innovations and gaps in ____________. (Have you already done some research on a particular topic? This is your moment to delve more deeply into a branch of humanities research that specifically interests you!)

Engineering Capstone Project Ideas

56) What is the role of engineering in specific manufacturing practices?

57) In what ways are environmental and sustainable efforts transforming various industries (transportation, manufacturing, public use, energy, etc.)?

58) How does artificial intelligence promise to function in various engineering fields?

59) What are the functions of drones in supply chains?

60) How does engineering specifically function in the production and management of public health (water purification and distribution, waste management, etc.)?

61) What recent innovations have we seen in the fields of engineering and defense?

62) Assessing the feasibility of solar power, wind power, etc.

63) In what ways can engineering facilitate specific infrastructure innovations in public spaces?

64) What does the privatization of the aerospace industry demonstrate about the relationship between public and commercial scientific research?

65) In what ways does current engineering promise to disrupt fields like the automotive, manufacturing, aerospace, etc. industries?

66) Examining various uses of 3D printing.

67) What are some recent innovations in electric, geothermal and/ or nuclear energy?

68) What is the current relationship between extraction engineering and the public sphere?

69) How does the field of robotics function in medicine and public health?

70) Recent innovations and gaps in _________. (Have you already done some research on a very particular topic? This is your moment to delve more deeply into a branch of engineering or scientific inquiry that specifically interests you !)

Education Capstone Project Ideas

71) How do charter schools currently function in the education system?

72) What current pathways exist for continuing education in the teaching field?

73) What roles does artificial intelligence play in the future of education?

74) Disciplinary practices and education for early childhood, middle school, high school, etc.

75) Addressing income and resource disparities between public school districts.

76) In what ways does gender currently function in STEM education?

77) In what ways can mental health initiatives more thoroughly benefit students, staff, and educators?

78) In what ways is parental involvement a factor in current curriculum models?

79) What are the advantages and disadvantages of various modes of virtual learning, technology in the classroom, asynchronous learning, e-learning, etc.?

80) How can we address the current teacher shortage?

81) What are the current relationships between politics, public policy, school funding and curriculum development?

82) What recent innovations have we seen in outdoor learning, Montessori schooling, forest schools, eco-education, etc.?

82) How can schools facilitate better curricula and funding for special needs programs?

83) What is the current role of the arts in public education? In private education?

84) What is the relationship between public policy and homeschooling?

85) In what ways do race and class currently function in specific conversations around education?

86) What are current concerns and developments in the practices of school safety?

87) What developments are currently underway in curricula involving interdisciplinary and project-based learning?

88) What benefits and drawbacks currently exist in extracurricular programs and initiatives for students of various age groups?

89) Recent innovations and gaps in _________. (Have you already done some research on a very particular topic? This is your moment to delve more deeply into a branch of education or curriculum planning that specifically interests you !)

Biology Capstone Project Ideas

90) What are some recent developments in the ethics of stem cell research and cloning?

91) How has public disease testing changed since the pandemic?

92) What is the role of the biologist in mining, extraction, and geoengineering?

93) What recent innovations have been made in pesticide production, distribution, and wider use?

94) How can biology serve manufacturing industries to prevent contamination and supply chain stalling?

95) How do specific ecosystems currently function in regard to climate change? What changes are predicted to these ecosystems in the next decade and why?

96) In what ways are biologists’ roles evolving in the development of biomechanical medical devices?

97) What roles do biologists play in understandings of human reproduction and DNA?

98) How are pharmaceutical and recreational drugs currently understood and classified?

99) What recent biological innovations have been made in the production of food? What developments do we foresee in this branch of biology?

100) In what ways are biological systems affected by various forms of energy extraction and consumption (electrical power, gas, wind and solar power, etc.)?

101) How does A.I. promise to affect the roles of biologists in various fields?

102) What current biological threats do we face in terms of biological warfare? How are biologists crucial players in national defense?

103) Explore a relationship between the biochemical signatures of the body and mental wellness / illness.

104) In what specific ways is the organic movement both a biological consideration and a marketing strategy?

105) How do biologists play significant roles in the prevention of spreading infectious diseases?

106) What are the relationships between human population growth or decline and natural ecosystems?

107) How is marine life affected by human activity (recent understandings and developments)?

108) How do biologists function in public and political conversations around sustainability?

109) Recent innovations and gaps in _________. (Have you already done some research on a very particular topic? This is your moment to delve more deeply into a branch of biology that specifically interests you !)

Psychology Capstone Project Ideas

110) What recent developments have been made in research around specific social media platforms and mental health?

111) What roles did the pandemic play in social and mental health amongst particular age groups?

112) How are recent developments in digital communication (“ghosting,” “swiping,” “liking”) indicative of disordered psychological behaviors?

113) Considering particular contexts like time and place, explore the relationships between psychological wellness and gender.

114) Investigate stress reduction efficacy amongst particular populations.

115) What is the role of mental health awareness in policies and conversations around public health?

116) What role does psychology play in pain management?

117) In what ways are clinical psychologists and therapists uniquely poised to conduct empirical research?

118) What recent developments exist in research around various types of trauma?

119) What daily interventions need to be explored in the reduction of anxiety and sleep disorders?

120) What is the developing role of telemedicine and online mental healthcare?

121) In what ways are particular prescription drugs more or less effective when paired with traditional types of psychotherapy?

122) In what ways do companies utilize psychology in marketing and branding?

123) What is the role of the child psychologist in public schools?

124) In what ways can HR departments benefit from on-staff mental health workers?

125) Explore distinctions between child psychologists and early childhood educators.

126) What interventions can be made in the realm of public policy to lessen the social stigma of mental health disorders?

127) How can psychology be used to create more efficient workplaces?

128) In what ways can new technology like apps and AI be implemented in the ongoing care of mental health patients?

129) Recent innovations and gaps in _________. (Have you already done some research on a very particular topic? This is your moment to delve more deeply into a branch of psychology that specifically interests you !)

Business and Accounting Capstone Project Ideas

130) What are the current impacts of globalization on business strategy?

131) How can organizations change communication practices?

132) What are the relationships between sales, brand perception, and social justice movements?

133) In what ways are women perceived and compensated in the finance field? How has this developed over the past decade? What developments remain to be seen?

134) What leadership training programs and strategies best serve managers?

135) Exploring sustainable business practices.

136) In what ways can company structure influence business innovation?

137) What are the current trends and best practices for inter-departmental conflict resolution within businesses?

138) Exploring effects of mergers and acquisitions for specific companies.

139) What is the specific role of HR in performance management amongst employees?

140) Recent explorations of forensic accounting in cases of embezzlement.

141) Perform a case study analysis of a particular taxation policy.

142) What are some important features of the ethics of non-profit accounting?

143) In what ways can we measure international accounting standards?

144) Due to the pandemic, how have budgeting and financial planning methods evolved in recent years?

145) What specific impacts can we predict in the accounting field as a result of AI and other advancing technologies?

146) Perform an analysis of marketing strategies that utilize social media.

147) How can companies maximize consumer engagement in saturated markets?

148 Which technologies and designs are most effective in brand management and dispersion?

149) Recent innovations and gaps in _________. (Have you already done some research on a very particular topic? This is your moment to delve more deeply into a branch of business or accounting that specifically interests you !)

Capstone Project Examples – Works Cited

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Capstone Projects

The Capstone Project (HSR 500; 1.0 Course Unit) serves as a culminating experience and summative product of students’ experiences in the master’s program. It provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their research development, data gathering and management, analysis, interpretation and dissemination skills. The Capstone Project is conducted as an independent study. Students spend their first several quarters in the master's program developing an original and independent research proposal under the guidance of faculty advisers. Students gather data and complete analysis before enrolling in HSR 500. While enrolled in HSR 500, students draft their project manuscript, receive feedback from advisers and prepare a final manuscript that is suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

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Master of Biomedical Informatics

• Capstone Project

The MBMI program requires that students engage in a mentored Capstone Project in clinical informatics during their final year. This is accomplished in the context of a seminar in which students develop, propose, implement, and present their capstone project. During the semester, students meet regularly with their Capstone Advisor, who is also invited to attend the seminars. The seminar affords both students and advisors the opportunity for cross-fertilization of ideas and skills, and ultimately the honing of projects to a high level of value for the students and the clinical environments in which they conduct their projects.    

Capstone Advisors

Each project is supervised by an IBI Senior Fellow, selected by the student and vetted by the Advising Committee. The Capstone Advisor will be selected by the student for expertise in the topic addressed in the capstone. Additional individuals with expertise relating to the student’s project can join the advisory team as needed. The Capstone Advisor will be responsible for ensuring a high degree of quality of the project and the student’s work thereupon. The Capstone Advisor will be responsible for guiding and evaluating the student’s progress throughout the semester, and for submitting the final evaluation and a grade. This grade is then used as part of the overall capstone grade (see Deliverables below).

Capstone Projects

Capstone projects may align with the day-to-day responsibilities of the student's employment or may be in a new area of interest. Projects should be completed in the course of a 15-week semester. However, the proposal and determination of Capstone Mentor takes place in the semester prior to the capstone project semester. For example, if a student intends to perform their capstone project in the spring semester then the proposal and mentorship team deliverables are due in the fall semester. Sample projects could include:

• Design, implementation, and evaluation of a clinical decision rule
• A workflow analysis pertinent to a given clinical environment
• Evaluation of a feature or set of features of an existing clinical information system
• Development and evaluation of a training program for new users of a clinical information system
• Assessment of clinical information system adoption by health professionals
• Design, implementation, and evaluation of a novel feature in a patent portal system
• Development and evaluation of a program for improving patient engagement in using patient portals
• Design and evaluate a clinical process improvement

Deliverables

The capstone will culminate in the preparation of a written final report and a powerpoint capstone project presentation.

The written final capstone report paper will consist of the following:

• thorough critical review of pertinent literature
• statement of the problem or research question
• clearly articulated statement of the goal(s) of the project
• description of the aims proposed to addressed the goal(s)
• methods used to address the aims
• discussion of the results
• description of future directions

Two IBI Senior Fellows will serve as Discussants and will evaluate both the written final capstone report paper and the capstone project presentation and provide oral and written feedback to the student and Capstone Advisor (s).

The components of the student's final capstone grade (for the semester) are as follows:

• Capstone Final Capstone Report Paper - 50%
• Capstone Advisor Grade - 35%
• Capstone Final Capstone Project Presentation - 15%

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Capstone project.

All students in the Master of Medical Science program complete a focused community project of benefit to their longitudinal community healthcare site and patients.

You will be able to choose from a variety of projects offered by your community site.  Projects must be approved by both the ScM program director and the site coordinator at your community healthcare site.

Goals & Objectives

• To integrate knowledge from different disciplines and from fieldwork experience
• To independently explore a focused healthcare topic
• To "give back" to community by collaborating with a Federally Qualifies Health Center (FQHC) to provide assistance on a quality improvement project of the FQHC's choice and of relevance to patients students have been seeing
• To develop multiple transferable skills (eg. flexibility, collaboration/teamwork, scientific abstract writing, poster and oral presentation skills, teaching skills)

Recent Projects

• 2018 Capstone Projects
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View previous capstone projects at the Brown Digital Repository (BDR).

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Propose a Project

Every Fall, MTM students dive into a variety of capstone projects, with teams of students collaborating with a sponsor to take healthcare innovation from early concept toward clinical use. 

We solicit project ideas annually for review (see timeline below). Projects can be a therapeutic (drug or biologic), a medical device, an in-vitro diagnostic or a combination device. 

Projects focus on multiple aspects of the medical translation process, including technical development, prototyping, examination of the intellectual property landscape, market scoping, and business case development.

Teams involve 3-4 students with backgrounds ranging from bioengineering and molecular biology to clinical training as RNs or MDs. 

I’m interested. What is the next step?

• Outline a medical problem that matters to you and your institution/ company that you envision in clinical use and commercialization.
• Watch our webinar on how to submit a strong MTM capstone proposal.
• Project Proposal Criteria, Process and Expectations
• Previous Capstone Projects
• Propose Your Project Idea 
• Submit Your Final Project Proposal – new extended due date of July 1st

Project Proposal Timeline:

January-March: Submit preliminary project ideas/titles. April-May: Finalize your capstone proposals internally at your organization. May-June: Submit final capstone project proposals July: Final capstone projects shared with students. August: Capstone project pitches and team matching September: Teams finalize, and projects launch!

How to Propose a Strong Capstone Project for MTM

The most successful capstone project proposals address present-day medical challenges and have technical/engineering content as well as initial proof of concept that makes it worthwhile to examine a path to clinical use and commercialization.

• Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics

Capstone Project

Experiential learning with a capstone project, develop and lead an actionable biomedical informatics plan.

Professional experience is an essential part of the Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics (MScBMI) at the University of Chicago. As the culminating experience of the program, you will work with an organization to solve a biomedical informatics problem. You will work on real projects solving real problems for businesses in research, technology, healthcare, or education.

This challenging and rewarding project will give you experience in the field, help you build connections, and increase your career potential.

Build a network while solving real-world problems

Make a difference while you are still a student.

The Capstone process provides a path to build expertise in your focus area, connect with your cohort, and meet potential employers or references.

It is designed to offer students an opportunity to gain experience working on real-life biomedical informatics-related problems. You will network with key industry leaders and will have individualized instruction from your academic advisor. This experience will push you into discovery, pave the way for published research, help you explore potential employment opportunities, and challenge you with problem-based work – all having an immediate and positive impact on your career.

Capstone teams engage with problems that may have wide-ranging effects in a variety of settings including clinical, research, and industry. Students identify the knowledge and framework required to address the problem and use the methodologies learned in the Biomedical Informatics program coursework to develop strategies which may involve creating new information management resources, optimizing current data systems, conducting data analysis, and scoping new solutions.

Capstone Project details

• Capstone Overview: The capstone project is a degree requirement for students and is completed during the last three quarters of their program. Students work in small teams with a business partner to address key problems the company needs to solve. The program aids students in identifying viable projects and establishing a scientific advisory panel for oversight and mentorship. At our Capstone Showcase events, all projects are presented to faculty and sponsors for review and evaluation. (link to more details?)
• Capstone Course Sequence: The Capstone course sequence consists of three consecutive classes. You will work directly with a Capstone sponsor according to your preferences, professional experience, and skills. After completing your research, you will produce a final report with all essential components of an academic paper.
• Capstone Sponsor: Your Capstone sponsor is a representative from the organization sponsoring your project who will directly oversee your work. You will connect with your sponsor weekly or bi-weekly to discuss your project’s deliverables, goals, and scope. 
• Scientific Advisors: Scientific advisors are MScBMI program instructors with subject-matter expertise on your project. You will meet with them regularly to talk about your proposal, research methods, and presentation.
• Choosing a Capstone Partner: UChicago provide a portfolio of projects students may be matched to, based on their skills and interest. This provides them a vetted project, sponsor or researcher with real-world problem. Partnerships test program knowledge, but also skills like leadership, time management, project management, and teamwork. Some students get hired into the partner organization after graduation, while others find it easier to obtain a new role based on this experience and references from the project work. Students may also propose their own project. It may be related to work or research they are interested in but must be something outside of their normal daily job responsibilities.

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Some of our recent topics:.

Students evaluated the frequency and causes of duplicate computed tomography (CT) scanning in receiving pediatric and adult trauma centers and considered use of electronic methods for image exchange.

Impact: Utilized scholarly research database to conduct literature review and concluded an industry-wide standards-based framework to facilitate the seamless electronic exchange of images is necessary to reduce duplication.

Students developed analytic template leveraging grouper methodology to examine health expenditures of a large corporation’s population.

Impact: Identified major drivers of population costs utilizing data analytics and visualization tools.

A cancer center at a large university has developed a research data warehouse for translational research. Data is generated across multiple domains and stored in a centralized repository. Robust Extract-Transform-Load capabilities have been missing. Students evaluated and made recommendations for ETL workflow.

Impact: Identified ETL workflow, informatics pipeline, and data quality-control strategies. Reviewed data collection process and documented risks to data quality. Proposed learning system approach for continuous data collection.

The need exists to characterize disease occurring in population with moderate-to-severe psoriasis (PsO) that may not be applicable to mild PsO or the general population. Students evaluated and identified cohorts based on EMR information.

Impact: Utilized EMR data to identify and stratify cohort of patients with PsO by severity based on their medication. Conducted descriptive and regression-based tree analyses to characterize each cohort. Concluded characteristics of those within the moderate-to-severe PsO cohort included advanced age, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes consistent with literature describing patients with more severe forms of PsO.

Gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma has a poor prognosis, high molecular heterogeneity and few targeted therapeutic options. Guardant360 is a clinical 73-gene next generation sequencing (NGS) panel for plasma circulating tumor (ct)DNA. Students evaluated a global cohort of 1314 Guardant360 tests to determine correlations between allele frequency of ctDNA, median overall survival and immunotherapy-treated survival.

Impact: Concluded ctDNA analysis merits further evaluation as a prognostic and predictive biomarker and in evaluating molecular heterogeneity.

Students evaluated correlation between pre-operative lab data and post-discharge adverse outcomes in elective hip and knee joint replacement.

Impact: Identified significant laboratory tests, risk adjusted data, and used logistic regression to predict an adverse event. Concluded abnormal values of Albumin and Hemoglobin were significant predictors of prolonged length of stay in both hip and knee patients.

Students developed a tool to assist clinical genomics group in handling the increasing volume of patient genetic data for a large healthcare system.

Impact: Utilized programming scripts to extract, transform and load data from dbSNP, ClinVar and COSMIC into postgreSQL database. Genetic information is now available through a single resource which helps with repeatability, documentation, and incidental reporting.

Students developed web-based database management system for acute care surgical residents.

Impact: Improved data collection and analysis for tracking patient status and estimate operative complication risks. Improved resident workflow and quality measures, provided residents with individual complication rates.

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Core Students must decide on a given concentration by the end of September in Year 1. Three mechanisms are utilized for recruiting students: a faculty led introduction/orientation showcasing all concentrations, a 2-month open invitation for “concentration shopping” and a student-centered Round Robin event. Following these events, students submit their applications to the concentration of their choice. Applications are reviewed by the concentration leaders, representing both basic science and clinical disciplines.

The SCP has both ‘participation’ and ‘capstone project’ requirements. Graduation with a SCP designation is at the discretion of the Faculty Leader(s) and the SCP Director. Ten (10) hours of participation in the first and second years are recorded on the transcript through the Scholarly Concentration Course (BMS6991 and BMS6992) under the Course Co-Directorship of Drs. Susan Pross and Ingrid Bahner. 

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The capstone requirement is a scholarly project that Scholarly Concentrations Program (SCP) students must complete by February 15th of their fourth year. Capstone projects may include original objective or hypothesis driven research, service, innovations, clinical experience or case study of a particular health issue. The capstone project must demonstrate scholarship by incorporating inquiry, analysis and reflection related to the specific concentration focus. 

Capstone requirements are expected to be unique to the individual concentrations. Faculty Leaders will provide verification of the concentration expectations. There must be a scholarly write-up of any findings to supplement a poster/powerpoint.  Some concentrations require students to provide a draft of their project by a certain date not listed below.  Please check with your individual concentration leaders for specifics.  All proposed projects must gain approval from their faculty mentors and leaders. 

Integrating scholarly work and research into the Clinical Years

The clinical years are a busy and exciting time. However, there is time in the clinical schedule to complete the work, and it is very possible to integrate your scholarly work into some of the existing clerkships that you will be completing. Below are some suggestions as to how to approach your schedule with your concentration in mind:

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• Independent Study (MEL9999)

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The Capstone Poster Session is the culmination of the MSA program. All graduating medical students matriculating after 2006, including students meeting the MSA requirements through the Research Track or the MSTP program, present their work in a formal poster presentation.  The 2024 event was on April 8th.  All School of Medicine Phase IV students (Class of 2024) presented their scholarly works to faculty and Phase I students (Class of 2027) and were judged based on their presentations.       Faculty members from across campus volunteer their time and expertise to evaluate the student’s posters and presentations. In addition, the students also evaluate the work of their peers; selecting a 'Student's Choice' poster(s) from each of the 5 MSA thematic areas.  Our goal is for each student to be visited by at least two faculty judges. If you are a CU SOM faculty member and are interested in evaluating posters during the Capstone event, please contact the MSA program at [email protected]. The Capstone is held during the final Transition to Residency Basecamp course, when all 4th year medical students are on campus.

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• Jim Maloney, MD James.Maloney@ cuanschutz.edu​

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• Laboratory (Basic) Science John Tentler, PhD  John.Tentler@ cuanschutz.edu
• Bioethics, Humanities, Arts, & Education Daniel Goldberg, JD, PhD  Daniel.Goldberg@ cuanschutz.edu​
• Clinical Science Cecilia Low Wang, MD Cecilia.lowwang@ cuanschutz.edu
• Clinical Science Jim Maloney, MD James.Maloney@ cuanschutz.edu​
• Epidemiology, Public & Community Health Sarah Rowan, MD [email protected]

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• Leana May Moser, DO, MPH Leana.MayMoser@ childrenscolorado.org

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Capstone Project

Each student completes their graduate training with completion of a capstone project. The purpose of the capstone project is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to the field of genetic counseling through research. Students will identify a unique research question, obtain IRB approval, collect original data and summarize the findings in a summative manuscript. Students are encouraged to select a project that will pique their interests and passions, as well as contribute to the knowledge and/or practice of genetic counseling. Coordinated by on site faculty, research focused coursework is provided throughout the program to shepherd students through the capstone project timeline. During spring semester of their first year, each student selects a topic for study that is approved by the program faculty. Students submit their proposals for IRB approval during the intervening summer and then the projects are executed during the second year of study. Each capstone project is completed under the guidance of an assigned committee, which consists of a project advisor and a project reader, both of whom may be chosen from the primary or external faculty, or from other institutions based on expertise in the topic of interest. Each project culminates in a formal paper in manuscript format and an oral presentation to the department and invited guests. The paper should be of publishable quality, and each student is encouraged to present and publish their findings. Students also participate in a poster session for the faculty and students of the Boston University medical campus.  

Previously Completed Capstone Projects

Communication Practices of Cancer Genetic Counselors by Morgan Danowski *Poster presentation at the 2019 NSGC conference

Family Planning via Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Assessing Patient Advocacy Group Perceptions Of, Access To, and Utilization of Educational Resources on Reproductive Technologies by Meghan Dean *Poster presentation at the 2019 NSGC conference

Evaluating the Unmet Psychological Needs of Young Adults (18-26) with Lynch Syndrome by Katie Dunn *Poster presentation at the 2019 NSGC conference

“I Am a Genetic Counselor”: A Qualitative Exploration of Field Leaders’ Perceptions of the Title “Genetic Counselor” by Chandler Means *Poster presentation at the 2019 NSGC conference.  Publication pending.

Utilization of Genetic Resources in Pediatric Emergency Medicine by Madeline Miller *Poster presentation at the 2019 NSGC conference

Forging a New Path: Emerging Roles for Genetic Counselors in the Insurance Industry by Abigail Sassaman *Poster presentation at the 2019 NSGC conference

Understanding the Practice of Genomic Result Communication to Extended Family Members by Participants in the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) by Courtney Studwell *Poster presentation at the 2019 NSGC conference

Perspectives on Genetic Counseling for Autism Spectrum Disorder at Boston Medical Center by Victoria Suslovitch *Invited presentation at the 2019 NSGC conference Public Health SIG meeting

Knowledge and Opinions of the Genetic Counseling Profession of High School Students from Underrepresented Backgrounds by Joanna Urli *Poster presentation at the 2019 NSGC conference

An Assessment of Genetic Counselors’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Counseling for Gene Therapy by Ashley Wong *Poster presentation at the 2019 NSGC conference

Genetic Counselors’ Comfort and Knowledge of Cancer Risk Assessment for Transgender Patients by Tala Berro *Poster presentation at the 2018 NSGC conference

Personal Genetic Testing for Future Genetic Counselors: Assessing Interest in Offering Personal Genetic Testing as an Educational Experience in Genetic Counseling Graduate Programs by Brian Corner *Poster presentation at the 2018 NSGC conference

Genetic Counselors’ Perceptions of Workplace Respect and Its Influence on Professional Decision-Making by Lindsay Derby *Poster presentation at the 2018 NSGC conference

Aneuploidy Screening in the Antenatal Testing Unit at Boston Medical Center: Assessing the Context of Decision-Making around Non-Invasive Screening Options by Jessica Fallon *Poster presentation at the 2018 NSGC conference

The Clinical Utility of Genetic Testing for Moderate Penetrant Breast Cancer Genes: A Systematic Review of Cases by Christine Keywan *Poster presentation at the 2018 NSGC conference

An Exploration of Clinical Genetic Counselors’ Interactions with Commercial Genetic Testing Laboratories by Kara Klemp *Poster presentation at the 2018 NSGC conference

Genetic Counselors’ Perceptions and Experiences of Counseling and Testing for Low Penetrance Alleles by Kaylin O’Brien *Accepted for presentation at the 2018 NSGC conference 

An Assessment of Pediatric Cancer Genetic Counseling Training in Genetic Counseling Programs by Eleanor Peacock *Poster presentation at the 2018 NSGC conference

Genetic Counselors’ Perceptions of and Experience with Prenatal Counseling for Marijuana Use as Compared to Counseling for Alcohol, Tobacco, Opioid, and Caffeine Use by Naomi Wagner *Poster presentation at the 2018 NSGC conference

Genetic Testing Modalities and Diagnostic Trends in Patients with Multiple Congenital Anomalies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by Ellen Xu

The CRISPR Craze: Exploring Perceptions of CRISPR-Cas System Gene Editing by Deanna Brockman *Presented at 2017 NERGG Genetic Counseling Conference

Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Genetic Counselors and Genetic Testing Among Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) in Vermont: A Qualitative Study by Jazmine Gabriel

Navigating Obstacles in Recruitment Strategies: A Pilot Storytelling Intervention Study Assessing cfDNA Screening Knowledge in Spanish Speakers by Emily Glanton

Practical Aspects and Implications of Variant Interpretation in the Clinical Setting by Amanda Harding

Factors Influencing Uptake of Evaluation Among Hemophilia Carriers and Potential Carriers by Elizabeth Parks *Poster presentation at the 2017 NSGC conference

Exome Backbone Panels: Genetic Professionals’ Perspectives in the Next Generation of Panel Testing by Renee Pelletier *Poster presentation at the 2017 NSGC conference

Parents of Youth with Disorders of Sex Development: Perception of Counseling Needs by Alison Schwartz

Parent/Caregiver Experience with a Web-Based, Self-Administered TSC-Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorders (TAND) Checklist by Molly Valle

Anxiety and Friendship Predict Quality of Life in Adults with Williams Syndrome by Elise Brimble

Experiences of Genetic Counselors Practicing in Rural Areas by Margaret Emmet *Poster presentation at the 2016 NSGC conference

The Current and Future Contributions of Genetic Counselors Practicing in the Field of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing for Lifestyle Advice: An Exploratory Study   by Hayley Green *Concurrent paper presentation at the 2016 NSGC conference

“What’s in a name?” An Assessment of Knowledge About Reproductive Technology Among Young Adults at Risk for Huntington’s Disease by Lauren Hogan *Poster presentation at the 2016 NSGC conference

Influences of Communicated Genetic v. Lifestyle Risks for Colorectal Cancer on Emotions and Behavioral Screening Intent   by Courtney Manning *Poster presentation at the 2016 NSGC conference

Assessing the Clinical Utility of a Web-Based Educational Video in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients for the Dissemination of Family Risk Information and Screening Recommendations   by Catherine Neumann

Genetic Counseling for Lung Cancer   by Emily Palen *Poster presentation at the 2016 NSGC conference

Genetic Screening Practices for Oocyte Donors in the United States    by Grace VanNoy *Poster presentation at the 2016 NSGC conference

What Factors go into a Woman’s Decision to Pursue Preimplantation Genetic Screening? The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Decision-Making by Sarah Cochrane *Poster presentation at the 2015 NSGC conference

Genetic Literacy in Sickle Cell Disease: Assessing the genetics knowledge of young adults with sickle cell disease by Casie Genetti *Poster presentation at the 2015 NSGC conference

Education of Children with Sanfilippo Syndrome: Identification of needs, challenges, and services required for children with Sanfilippo syndrome by their parents by Lauren Gotsell *Poster presentation at the 2015 NSGC conference

Evaluating Current Practice and Opinions in Carrier Screening for Multi-Ethnic Couples by Alex Ing *Poster presentation at the 2015 Boston University Graduate Research Symposium

Recontacting Patients in the Age of Panel Testing: Cancer genetic counselors’ practice and perspective by Amy Mueller *Poster presentation at the 2015 NSGC conference

Genetic Counselors’ Current Practices, Challenges, and Needs for Support with Clinical Exome and Genome Sequencing by Kelsey Newell

The Diagnostic Utility of Exome Sequencing for Patients with Ataxias and Paraplegias by Erika Palmaer

Approach to Family Planning Among Siblings of Individuals with an Undiagnosed Genetic Condition by Hillary Porter

Exploring parental perspectives on the return of genomic results for children enrolled in a pediatric genetic biorepository by Phil Connors *Poster presentation at the 2014 NSGC conference

Emerging Genetic Counselor Roles within the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries: As industry interest grows in rare genetic disorders, how are genetic counselors joining the discussion? by Tessa Field *Concurrent paper presentation at the 2014 NSGC conference ;  Published in the Journal of Genetic Counseling.  2016 Aug;25(4), 708-719

An exploration of the correlation between anxiety and/or depression and relationship attachment in individuals with galactosemia by Elizabeth Smith

Development of a pediatric oncology screening tool to identify individuals appropriate for genetics referral by Shannon Stasi

Examining GIST Patients’ Understanding of Somatic Tumor Testing and Personalized Medicine by Sam Stickevers *Poster presentation at the 2014 NSGC conference

Unveiling gene-specific correlations and comparisons within Usher syndrome by Sheila Sutti

Exploring Fathers’ Roles and Experiences with Dissemination of Sexual Health Information to their Children with Down syndrome by Lilly Torrey *Poster presentation at the 2014 NSGC conference

Diagnoses Across Borders: Experiences Communicating Cancer Diagnoses Amongst U.S. Latino Transnational Families by Nadine Channaoui *Poster presentation at the 2013 NSGC conference

The caregiver’s experience: deciding what, when, and how much to tell an individual with Williams syndrome by Lindsay Conant

Pedigree Analysis as a Tool for Determination of Gender Ratio Bias in GnRH Deficiency by Marie Discenza

Exploring Barriers to Payor Utilization of Genetic Counselors by Nan Doyle *Poster presentation at the 2013 NSGC conference

Families’ Perspectives of the Effectiveness of a Video Social Story as an Introduction to the Fragile X Program at Boston Children’s Hospital by Laura Fisher

Exploring Perspectives on Equine-Assisted Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Carmelina Heydrich

Exploring the influence of religiosity and spirituality on baseline risk perception, ability to cope with adverse genetic testing results, and the impact on mental health following genetic risk disclosure for Alzheimer’s disease in the REVEAL Study by Erica Vaccari *Poster presentation at the 2013 NSGC conference

Characterizing Mixed Pedigrees in Families with Normosmic Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism (nIHH) and Kallmann Syndrome (KS) by Tabitha Abrazinski

Pregnancy using oocyte donation in women with Turner syndrome: A survey of ART providers to examine the risk for aortic dissection by Laurel Calderwood

An Investigation of the Clinical Care Practices of Neurofibromatosis type I in North America by Kristin Levandoski

Genetic Counselors’ Laboratory Experiences: Perspectives of Recent Graduates by Andrea Muirhead *Poster presentation at the 2012 NSGC conference

Phenotypic evaluation and natural history of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type (EDS-HT) by Natalie Vena

Recontact Upon Reclassification of Previously Identified Variants of Unknown Significance – Assessing Current Practices and Challenges Facing Diagnostic Laboratories by Jenn Walsh *Poster presentation at the 2012 NSGC conference

Molecular Diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome: An exploration of current practices and future directions by Shana White

A Qualitative Evaluation of Providers’ Perspectives on Current Tools Used to Assess Adults with Down Syndrome Presenting with Cognitive Decline by Laura Benedict

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use among Patients with Mitochondrial Disorders by Laura Fuerstman

Case Identification of Under-Diagnosed Monogenic Disease within a Large Clinical Database by Erin Hoffman

Case Identification of Under-Diagnosed Monogenic Disease within a Large Clinical Database by Kat Lafferty

Exploring Parental Attitudes about Behaviors in their Children with Fragile X Syndrome by Meg Sheehan

The Clinical Doctorate in Genetic Counseling: Assessing the Attitudes and Preferences of Program Directors by AJ Stuenkel *Concurrent paper presentation at the 2011 NSGC conference; Published in the Journal of Genetic Counseling.  2012 Feb;21(1):136-49

Exploring Characteristics of Individuals Who Decline Genetic Testing and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Assessment After Education: The REVEAL Study by Diana Toledo *Concurrent paper presentation at the 2011 NSGC conference

Preconceptions of Conception: The reported expectations and experiences of individuals pursuing preimplantation genetic diagnosis by Katharine Coles *Poster presentation at the 2010 NSGC conference

Effects of Methadone Use on Maternal Serum Screening by Jocelyn Davie *Poster presentation at the 2010 NSGC conference

Methods for Developing a New Genetic Counseling Position in a Specialty Clinic by Jennifer Hardt *Poster presentation at the 2010 NSGC conference

Assessing Quantitative and Qualitative Health Care Costs Associated with Marfan Syndrome by Jilliane Miller

A Comparison of Genetic Counseling Processes for Fetal Corpus Callosal Anomalies Among Prenatal Service Locations by Mari Morse *Poster presentation at the 2010 NSGC conference

Prenatal Genetic Counseling and Second Trimester Maternal Serum Screening: Experiences of Genetic Service Providers in India by Kunal Sanghavi

An Evaluation of Parents’ Experience with Expanded Genetic Testing for Autism Spectrum Disorders by Erin Thorpe *Poster presentation at the 2010 NSGC conference

Genetic Counselors’ Perspectives on Disability Training and Experience by Emily Brown *Poster presentation at the 2009 NSGC conference

How Do Personal Relationships with Other Individuals with Treacher Collins Syndrome Affect a Patient’s Self-Image? by Meghan Connolly

A Survey of Prenatal Genetic Counselors’ Knowledge, Experience, and Role in Perinatal Hospice by Jennifer Dick *Poster presentation at the 2009 NSGC conference

Perceptions of Severe Mental Illness Compared to Other Common Complex Disorders among Family Members of Affected Individuals by Denise Lautenbach *Poster presentation at the 2009 NSGC conference; Published in the Journal of Genetic Counseling.  2012 Aug;21(4):564-72

Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy: Parental Knowledge and Perspectives on Genetic Counseling by Molly McGinniss *Concurrent paper presentation at the 2009 NSGC conference

Availability, density, and accessibility of genetic counseling services by Ian Wallace *Poster presentation at the 2009 NSGC conference

Assessing the Interest in Genetic Counseling within the Adoption Community by Leann Bartomioli *Poster presentation at the 2008 NSGC conference

Development and Validation of a Genetic Counseling Teaching Aid for Mitochondrial Disorders by Monica Dandapan i

Living with Costello Syndrome: Quality of Life Issues in Older Individuals by Beth Hopkins *Poster presentation at the 2008 ASHG conference; Published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics.  2010 Jan;152A(1):84-90

Educating Children with a Metabolic Condition: What and When Do Parents Want Their Children to Know about a Gaucher Diagnosis? by Lindsay Paull

Patients’ Viewpoints Surrounding Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis by Tara Sousa *Poster presentation at the 2008 NSGC conference

Interpreters: How often and why do they change what a genetic counselor says? by Samantha Baxter

An Evaluation of the Utility of First Trimester Screening at Boston Medical Center: The Influences of Demographic Factors on Subsequent Uptake of Invasive Testing by Christina Choi

Genetic counselors’ experiences with presenting adoption after a prenatally diagnosed fetal abnormality by Chandra Oksala *Poster presentation at the 2007 NSGC conference

Parental expectations and satisfaction with service from a referral to genetic counseling and a genetic evaluation: a study of Hispanic parents by Anya Revah

*NSGC = National Society of Genetic Counselors (www.NSGC.org)

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Department of family medicine, scholarly projects.

As part of a fully integrated four-year residency, our residents complete an individual, longitudinal capstone project which requires sustained effort over the four years of residency. These projects provide residents with the opportunity to integrate and demonstrate their knowledge of a subject that interests them.

Upon completion, residents will have produced one of the following learning outcomes:

• Development of a postgraduate medical education curriculum that is testable and can be implemented by our residency or in other educational settings.
• A quality improvement intervention that can be reported in a publication that reflects the Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence (SQUIRE) publication guidelines.
• A clinical or community-based research project that results in a peer-reviewed, publication-ready article.

Developing one of these three learning outcomes provides our residents another avenue for professional development and a means to contribute to the knowledge base of the  medical profession.

Examples of past capstone projects

• “Feasibility of a Telemedicine Model for Inpatient Palliative Care Consults”
• “Transgender Health Curriculum”
• “The Effects of Psychosocial Adversity, Adult Attachment and Resilience on Health”
• “Reproductive Health Services at School-Based Health Centers in Oregon”
• “Predictors and Barriers of Transfers of HIV Care Between Rural Health Centers in Kenya”
• “A Pilot Study to Investigate the Feasibility and Efficacy of Primary Care Physician- Led Shared Medical Appointments for the Treatment of Co-Morbid Major Depressive Disorder and Diabetes"

Capstone topics

Class of 2024.

2024 Presentation Topics: 

• Using Hand-On Simulation to Promote Surgical Assist Competency
• Improving Street Medicine Education at OHSU
• Exploring Primary Care Practices in Obesity Medicine
• Assessing Relational Leadership in Family Medicine Residencies in Oregon
• Understanding Residency Candidate Interest in a Four-year Program through a Reproductive Health Lens
• Understanding Resident Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
• Implementing an Air Conditioner Distribution Program: Climate Change Adaptation in Primary Care
• "Medicine Unmasked" - Healing the Healers through Anonymous Storytelling
• Comparison of Buprenorphine Induction Methods
• Outpatient Management of Cases Related to Sexual & Physical Assault
• Enhancing Abortion Care Delivery: Streamlining Processes in a Rural Family Medicine Clinic
• Supporting Medical Students after Academic Failure

Class of 2023

2023 Presentation Topics:

• Obstetric and Newborn Services in Rural and Frontier Oregon - A Needs Assessment 
• Implementing a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Curriculum for Family Medicine Residency Faculty
• Training with Family - A Needs Assessment of Current and Former Parenting Residents in OHSU's Family Medicine Residency
• BATHE for Resident Wellness - Findings from Inpatient Rounds
• Continuity of Community Care in Cuba - Lessons for Rural America
• Battling the Inner Critic - Practices in Self Compassion and Reflection for OHSU Family Medicine Residents
• Scope - Investigation of Family Medicine-Performed Colonoscopies in Oregon
• Assessing Utilization of the Paracervical Block in Family Medicine Faculty Clinical Practice
• Medicine Inpatient Service Patient Presentations Pre and During Covid-19 Pandemic
• Increasing Fetal Monitoring Access for High-Risk Pregnancies in a Rural County
• OHSU Integrative Health Collaborative (OIHC): Exploring Virtual Platforms as a Tool for Integrative Health Collaboration
• Food as Medicine - Evaluating a Vegetable Prescription Program in Oregon
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Class of 2022

2022 Presentation Topics:

• Addressing Gender Bias in Remediation and Feedback
• Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Postpartum Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative
• A Foray into Biostatistical Modeling in the World of COVID
• Implementation and Assessment of Anti-Racist Structural Competency Training for First Year Medical Students
• Community Health Needs Assessments of the Asian American Population in the Portland Metropolitan Area
• Integration of Lifestyle Medicine into OHSU Family Medicine Residency Curriculum
• CPCC Reverse Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic Impact Study
• @ohsufamilymedres: Social Media as a Tool for Applicant Recruitment
• An Educational Presentation for OHSU Family Medicine Providers with Aim to Improve Screening for Tuberculosis in Prenatal Patients
• Improving SIC Conversation in FM Residency
• The F.R.E.E.dom Experiment: Family Residents Exploring Evidence

Class of 2021

2021 Presentation Topics:

• Mixed Methods Analysis of Outcomes of Graduates of OHSU's 4 year FM Residency
• The EMBRACE Curriculum: Creating a Medical Student Elective on Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal
• Physical Activity Promotion in Primary Care: Exercise as a Vital Sign
• Needs Assessment for Reproductive Health Access in Columbia County
• POCUS Curriculum Development in the Time of COVID
• Improving Inpatient Didactic Teaching for Residents on a Family Medicine Inpatient Service
• Medical Legal Partnerships: Challenges, Solutions, and Reflections
• Landscape of Pregnancy Care in the Safety Net Setting
• "The Interstitium": A Novel Medium for Meaning - Making in Healthcare
• Facilitating Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy via an EHR-based SmartSet
• Virtual Residency Interviews: Equity, Effectiveness, and Carbon Footprint

Class of 2020

2020 Presentation Topics:

• Improving Chronic Condition Coding and Documentation among Family Medicine Residents through a Web-based Interacting Learning Module
• A Food Insecurity Project at the Benson School Based Health Center
• Evaluation of Health Equity & Social Justice Book Club/Discussion Group in Family Medicine at OHSU
• Mental Health in Portland's Muslim Population
• Knowing & Growing: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Hearts, Healthy Lives
• Predicting 30 Day Hospital Readmissions to the Family Medicine Inpatient Service
• Postpartum Depression Screening at Gabriel Park: Practices and Barriers
• Planning School Health Services in the Scappoose School District: Performing a Community Needs Assessment
• Maintaining Values in Medicine
• Equity and Inclusion Curriculum in Family Medicine Residency
• Family Medicine in Botswana: Adapting an International Rotation for OHSU FM Residents
• Patient Perspectives of Project Nurture - A Qualitative Analysis

Class of 2019

2019 presentation Topics:

• Who Really Matches into Primary Care & Why Family  Medicine?
• Establishing a Hospital-based Medical Legal  Partnership
• Training OHSU Family Medicine Residents in  Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
• Developing an Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) to Improve Transgender Health Care
• Program Evaluation of Oregon Medicaid's Planned  Out-of-Hospital Births Requiring Transfer to the  Hospital
• Opiate Use Disorder Capstone - A Multifaceted  Approach
• Family-Centered Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal  Syndrome (NOWS) Care: A Multi-disciplinary Improvement Initiative at OHSU
• Depression and ACE Screening in Pregnancy
• Development of a Resident Curriculum in Japan
• Hill Family Handbook for Patient and Physician Wellness
• Adventure Therapy for the Treatment of Addiction
• Acquisition of Sexual and Reproductive Health Education
• The Impact of Stress on Work Productivity among Thai Hospital Employees
• Assessment of Diabetes Distress in a Patient Centered Primary Care Home

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Best Capstone Project Ideas for Students across subjects

Updated 02 Sep 2024

The most challenging aspect of crafting a top-tier capstone project is often getting started. The initial hurdle involves selecting a strong, impactful topic that aligns with your strengths and academic goals. A well-chosen topic not only highlights your potential but also sets the foundation for a successful project. Conversely, a weak topic can lead to a less effective outcome. To assist you in this crucial step, we’ve compiled a list of innovative high school senior capstone ideas and capstone project examples to guide you toward the right choice.

Understanding Capstone Projects: Purpose and Application

A capstone project is a culminating academic experience typically undertaken during the final phase of a degree program. Capstone project topics span various fields, such as economics, public health, and information technology, emphasizing the importance of selecting relevant and innovative themes for academic projects. It allows students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they’ve acquired throughout their coursework by tackling a real-world problem or challenge within their field of study. Capstone projects are expected in undergraduate and graduate programs, especially in disciplines like engineering, business, nursing, and information technology.

These projects are often required in educational settings, including universities and professional schools, as a means to integrate and apply theoretical knowledge in a practical context. Students usually work independently or in groups under the guidance of a faculty advisor, with the project often serving as a bridge between academic learning and professional practice. The results of a capstone project can take various forms, such as a research paper, a presentation, or a physical product, and are typically presented to a panel of faculty members or industry professionals.

How to Choose the Perfect Capstone Project Topic

Selecting a topic for your capstone project is a critical step in setting the foundation for your academic endeavor. The right topic will allow you to showcase the knowledge and skills you’ve developed throughout your studies while addressing a real-world problem. To start, brainstorm ideas that are relevant to your field and spark your interest. This personal connection can be key to maintaining motivation throughout the project.

Consider exploring innovative capstone project ideas, especially those that tackle urgent ecological issues and encourage sustainable practices.

Next, narrowing down your ideas by reviewing the existing literature is essential. This step will help you identify gaps in current research or practice, allowing you to contribute something new and valuable to your field. A topic that is too broad can become overwhelming, so aim for a specific issue that is manageable within the scope of your project.

Finally, seek feedback from your advisor or peers to refine your topic choice. Their insights can help you avoid potential pitfalls and ensure that your topic is both challenging and achievable. By carefully selecting a well-defined, relevant, and interesting topic, you’ll set yourself up for a successful capstone project that truly reflects your academic achievements.

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Exploring our curated list of top high school senior capstone ideas can provide valuable inspiration if you're about to embark on your capstone project. These examples from the  capstone project writing service EduBirdie offer a solid starting point for selecting a topic that aligns with your interests and academic goals. For students interested in cybersecurity, delving into specialized cybersecurity capstone project ideas within this field can be particularly rewarding, as they provide opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios in a rapidly growing industry.

Capstone Engineering Project Ideas

• Renewable Energy from Ocean Waves
• Automated Irrigation System
• 3D Printed Prosthetics
• Smart Traffic Management System
• Earthquake-Resistant Building Design
• Solar-Powered Water Purification
• Wind Turbine Optimization
• Autonomous Drone Delivery
• Green Building Design
• Smart Home Automation
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station
• Waste-to-Energy Conversion
• Hydroelectric Power Model
• Intelligent Transportation System
• Noise Pollution Control
• Self-Healing Concrete
• Low-Cost Ventilator Design
• Advanced Water Desalination
• Bridge Structural Analysis
• Smart Grid Implementation

Nursing Capstone Project Ideas

• Improving Patient Safety Protocols
• Telehealth Solutions for Rural Areas
• Pain Management in Post-Operative Care
• Reducing Hospital-Acquired Infections
• Enhancing Communication in Critical Care
• Mental Health Support for Nurses
• Fall Prevention Programs
• Improving Medication Administration Accuracy
• Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for the Elderly
• Palliative Care for Cancer Patients
• Nutritional Support for Diabetic Patients
• Stress Management for Nursing Staff
• Increasing Vaccination Rates in Pediatrics
• Chronic Disease Prevention Strategies
• Wound Care Management at Home
• Heart Disease Patient Education Programs
• Reducing Nurse Burnout with Mindfulness
• End-of-Life Care Improvement in Nursing Homes
• Postpartum Depression Screening and Support
• Developing Pain Assessment Tools for Non-Verbal Patients

Information Technology Capstone Project Ideas

• Cybersecurity Threat Detection System
• Blockchain-Based Voting System
• AI-Powered Customer Support Chatbot
• Cloud Data Backup and Recovery System
• Smart Inventory Management System
• IoT-Based Home Security System
• E-Commerce Website Development
• Mobile App for Smart Cities
• Online Learning Management System
• Virtual Reality Training Simulator
• AI-Based Image Recognition System
• Business Intelligence Data Analytics Dashboard
• Social Media Sentiment Analysis Tool
• Augmented Reality Shopping Experience
• IoT Environmental Monitoring System
• Machine Learning Recommendation System
• Cybersecurity Awareness Training Platform
• Healthcare Data Management System
• Online Exam System with Anti-Cheating
• Voice-Activated Personal Assistant App

Computer Science Capstone Project Ideas

• AI-Based Text Summarization Tool
• Real-Time Language Translation App
• Blockchain Secure Document Sharing
• Face Recognition Attendance System
• AI Predictive Maintenance System
• Virtual Reality Game Development
• Smart Personal Assistant with Voice Commands
• Real-Time Traffic Analysis Using Computer Vision
• Automated Code Review Tool
• Cloud-Based Online IDE for Coding
• AI-Based Video Editing Software
• Deep Learning Image Classification
• Interactive Virtual Tour System
• Smart Contract Development on Ethereum
• AI Health Diagnosis System
• Chatbot for Online Customer Service
• Machine Learning Stock Market Prediction
• Secure Mobile Payment System
• NLP for Sentiment Analysis
• AI Content Recommendation Engine

MBA Capstone Project Ideas<

• Digital Marketing Strategy for Startups
• Financial Analysis of Mergers & Acquisitions
• Business Process Optimization in Manufacturing
• Customer Retention Strategies for E-Commerce
• Sustainable Business Practices in Retail
• Impact of CSR on Brand Loyalty
• Market Entry Strategy for New Products
• Analysis of Supply Chain Management
• Franchise Business Model Development
• Globalization Impact on Small Businesses
• Financial Risk Management in Banking
• HR Strategies for Remote Work
• Brand Positioning and Competitive Analysis
• Business Plan for a Social Enterprise
• Consumer Behavior in the Digital Age
• Innovation Management in Tech Companies
• Corporate Governance and Ethical Practices
• Digital Transformation in Traditional Businesses
• CRM System Development
• Strategic Planning for Business Expansion

Accounting Capstone Project Ideas

• Impact of IFRS Adoption on Financial Reporting
• Forensic Accounting Techniques for Fraud Detection
• Cost-Benefit Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility
• Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses
• Financial Analysis of Mergers and Acquisitions
• Role of Auditing in Corporate Governance
• Effectiveness of Internal Controls in Fraud Prevention
• Technological Advancements in Accounting
• Valuation Methods for Startups
• Sustainability Reporting Impact on Investor Decisions
• Financial Risk Management in Multinational Corporations
• Comparative Analysis of Financial Ratios Across Industries
• Economic Recession Impact on Corporate Financial Performance
• Big Data’s Role in Modern Accounting
• Ethical Issues in Financial Reporting
• Cash Flow Management in Non-Profits
• Budgeting and Forecasting in the Public Sector
• Digital Currencies Impact on Financial Reporting
• Cost Accounting in Manufacturing
• Impact of AI and Automation on the Future of Accounting

Management Capstone Project Ideas

• Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Employee Performance
• Change Management in Large Organizations
• Employee Engagement Strategies for Remote Work
• Crisis Management Planning in the Hospitality Industry
• Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Development
• Strategic Planning for Business Growth
• The Role of Corporate Culture in Business Success
• Risk Management in Project Management
• Effective Succession Planning Process
• Technology's Impact on Modern Management Practices
• Improving Decision-Making with Data Analytics
• Sustainable Management Practices in Retail
• Conflict Resolution Strategies in the Workplace
• HR Management in Multinational Corporations
• Communication Strategies in Management
• Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on Employee Morale
• Supply Chain Management Effectiveness
• Developing Strategic Management Frameworks for SMEs
• Implementing Work-Life Balance Programs
• The Role of Innovation in Competitive Advantage

Education Capstone Project Ideas

• Impact of Technology on Student Engagement
• Teacher Training for Inclusive Education
• Developing Effective Special Education Programs
• Analyzing Online Learning Platform Effectiveness
• Strategies for Reducing the Achievement Gap
• The Role of Parental Involvement in Student Success
• Curriculum Development for Multicultural Classrooms
• Addressing Mental Health Issues in Schools
• Class Size Impact on Learning Outcomes
• Implementing STEM Education in Early Childhood
• Strategies for Bullying Prevention in Schools
• Impact of Standardized Testing on Education
• Teacher Retention Strategies in Urban Schools
• Project-Based Learning Implementation in High Schools
• The Role of Arts Education in Holistic Development
• Improving Literacy Rates Through Community Programs
• Supporting English Language Learners in Schools
• Socioeconomic Status Impact on Educational Outcomes
• Developing School Safety Plans
• Evaluating Teacher Evaluation Systems

Marketing Capstone Project Ideas

• Impact of Social Media Marketing on Brand Loyalty
• Developing a Digital Marketing Strategy for E-Commerce
• Consumer Behavior Analysis in the Fashion Industry
• The Role of Influencer Marketing in Brand Promotion
• Market Segmentation for New Product Launches
• Content Marketing’s Effect on Customer Engagement
• Brand Positioning Strategies for Startups
• Effectiveness of Email Marketing Campaigns
• Role of Big Data in Personalized Marketing
• Cultural Differences Impact on Global Marketing
• Customer Retention in Subscription Services
• Ethical Considerations in Advertising
• Impact of Pricing Strategies on Consumer Perception
• Sustainable Marketing Strategy Development
• Effectiveness of Guerrilla Marketing Tactics
• Mobile Marketing’s Influence on Consumer Behavior
• Role of Public Relations in Crisis Management
• Social Media Content Strategy for B2B Companies
• Video Marketing’s Impact on Consumer Engagement
• Virtual Reality in Experiential Marketing

High School Capstone Project Ideas

• Exploring Renewable Energy Solutions for Schools
• Designing an Anti-Bullying Campaign
• The Impact of Social Media on Teen Mental Health
• Developing a Community Garden for Sustainable Living
• Creating a High School Recycling Program
• The Role of Music in Cognitive Development
• Exploring the Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Students
• Developing a Peer Tutoring Program
• Analyzing the Impact of Technology on Study Habits
• Creating a School Safety Plan
• Investigating Local Water Quality
• Designing a Mobile App for School Events
• The Impact of School Uniforms on Student Behavior
• Exploring Historical Events Through Virtual Reality
• Analyzing the Effects of Nutrition on Academic Performance
• Developing a Mental Health Awareness Campaign
• Studying the Impact of Extracurricular Activities on Student Success
• Designing an Eco-Friendly Transportation Plan for Students
• Exploring the Effects of Video Games on Cognitive Skills
• Creating a Financial Literacy Program for Teens

Capstone projects provide students with a valuable opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to real-world problems, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice. Whether in fields like engineering, nursing, information technology, or business management, these projects demand creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students demonstrate their expertise by addressing complex challenges—such as renewable energy, telehealth implementation, or digital marketing strategies—and contribute innovative solutions to their industries.

Capstone projects culminate students' academic journeys, enabling them to integrate and apply their knowledge in practical ways. Whether focused on technology development, educational improvement, or business optimization, these projects empower students to significantly contribute to their fields, preparing them for professional success and advancing industry practices.

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• Provides training, facilitate workshops, designs tools, and leverage various channels to support team members on project management and strategy execution.
• Promotes staff professionalism and performance with coaching, training, and feedback.
• Offers guidance on project scope, accountability, modeling behavior and demonstrating best practices/techniques.
• Identifies, assesses, and reports on potential risks associated with proposed projects and ensures that project activities comply with institutional policies, regulations, and standards.
• Assists in the development and implementation of project evaluation and monitoring frameworks.
• Supports the preparation of compliance reports and documentation.
• Identifies gaps in compliance and provides education and resources to address any required changes.
• Monitors key performance indicators and implements performance improvement initiatives, as needed.
• Research and benchmarks best practices and industry standards for effective project management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development of best practices.
• Stay informed about the latest developments and trends in project management and relevant technical fields.
• Propose innovative solutions to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in and support strategic initiatives and projects within POD and key partners as needed.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and familiarity with project management tools.
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• Ability to work with numbers and integrate data from multiple sources.
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