Michelle Tamplin a doctoral student in the Free Radical and Radiation Biology progam, was chosen to be a part of the "Dare To" promoational banner campaign. The "Dare to Discover" campaign showcases researchers, scholars, and creators from across the University of Iowa on banners throughout downtown Iowa City. The campaign is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.

“Seeing fundamentals at work in my research study subject provides a context more humanizing and inspiring than anything else in my academic training,”

Michelle's research examines how radiation damages normal tissues surrounding cancer.