Light Within the Kidney: Simone Apostol
3rd Place Winner Inspiring Learning Contest 2025 Inside Category
During my summer research program at Washington University, I explored the intricate development of renal tubules in a newborn mouse kidney. Under fluorescence microscopy, these delicate structures glowed vividly, reminding me that even at the smallest scale, life is sustained by divine design. In these patterns of growth and renewal, I see the light of Christ—illuminating the beauty, order, and purpose within creation, and inspiring me to seek understanding through both science and faith.
