Mentors: Sebastian Kopf and Toby Halamka

Bio: Madison Scarlotti grew up in and around Boulder, Colorado. She is working on an associates of science degree from Front Range Community College, with plans to pursue a degree in biochemistry. She has a deep love for plants and animals, and a particular fascination with microorganisms and their mutualist relationships with larger organisms. Originally, she was interested in clinical herbalism, yet has found herself too interested in the chemistry behind herbal medicine to follow that path alone.

Madison took time between high school and college finding answers to medical difficulties, eventually being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Since then, she has embraced a holistic medicine mindset and her love of learning. She hopes to combine these two interests in research that can aid people who struggle with complex health concerns.

View Madison's elevator speech [YouTube]

View Madison's RECCS 2023 presentation [Youtube]

View Madison's poster [PDF]