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Teen Scientist Tackles Brain Diseases | Montpelier News
A Vermont high school phenom is rewriting the script for young scientists: Momin Waqar, a junior from South Burlington, is cracking open neuroscience mysteries with his research on PACAP’s impact on astrocytes—potentially unlocking treatments for ALS and glioblastoma. His work took him beyond the classroom to UVM labs, where he was inspired by grad students’ grit. After dazzling at the Vermont STEM fair, he became the first Vermont student of color to compete nationally in ACT-SO—a platform he’s using not just to shine, but to pave the way for others from smaller states. Now entering his…
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