Why I Built Research Stitch
Who I Am
Daniel Slaton, D.O., founder of Research Stitch.
The Problem
Many rural, osteopathic, or Caribbean medical schools have no research pipeline, no structure, and no mentorship. Students need to publish research in order to pursue competitive residencies or specialties, but have no system to follow.
Where It Started
In undergrad and medical school, I experienced that struggle firsthand, and witnessed other students struggle to access real projects. So I built the system we all needed.
What Research Stitch Does
A complete workflow and hands-on mentorship that takes trainees from idea to journal-ready manuscript.
The Mission
Make high-quality medical research that is accessible to every trainee, regardless of the school they attend, their background, or resources available.
My Experience
Created over 20+ abstracts, posters, and educational materials across pediatrics, genetics, and public health.
Authored multiple presentations, case reports, research manuscripts during medical school and residency.
Built research pipelines for student communities at SOMA, enabling trainees to create publication-ready projects.
Led bilingual and community-facing research initiatives for patients.
Trained 10+ students and volunteers in research, writing, and publication workflows.
Clinical background includes pediatrics, palliative care, and population health.