Charles Lichtenstern Named CHSU-COM Student Researcher of the Year

December 17, 2024

Charles Lichtenstern, third-year medical student at the California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM), has been named the 2024-2025 Student Researcher of the Year.

Charles was selected by the CHSU-COM Student Government Association from a pool of competitive candidates with outstanding contributions to research.

Representatives from the CHSU-COM Student Government Association, 2024-2025 Researcher of the Year Committee stated this about Charles Lichtenstern, “Charles embodies the spirit of research excellence through his numerous projects, which span topics such as point-of-care ultrasound education, colorectal cancer, and vaccine literacy. His work has been recognized in multiple publications and presentations, and he continues to advance knowledge in osteopathic medicine through his dedication and curiosity.”

“I’m super grateful to the CHSU community for recognizing me with this award. A special thank you to Dr. Reena Lamichhane Khadka for being an exceptional mentor and advisor! This achievement would not have been possible without her invaluable guidance, unwavering support, and constant encouragement throughout all our projects.”

Charles Lichtenstern, third-year medical student at the California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM

Links to some of Charles Lichtenstern’s research publications can be found below.

  1. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/3/618
    1. Feature paper of Cells Special Issue Killing Cancer: Discovery and Selection of New Target Molecules
  2. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/bacteriology/articles/10.3389/fbrio.2023.1229077/full
    1. Feature paper in Frontiers in Bacteriology Editors’ Showcase: Molecular Bacteriology and Microbiome
  3. https://fortuneonline.org/articles/vaccine-literacy-and-hesitancy-among-parents-and-legal-guardians-of-elementary-schoolaged-children-in-two-northern-indiana-cities.html
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11566356/

Charles will be one of the medical students from across the country that is considered for the National Student Researcher of the Year by the National Student Researcher of the Year Committee, which will be announced at the 2025 AACOM Annual Meeting.