Lab Members

Wendy Hanna-Rose, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator, Department Head, passionate teacher, dedicated mentor, mom of 3, and avid reader of science fiction

Wendy’s CV

 

Latisha Franklin

Graduate Student

Southern belle, tree hugger, miniature poodle owner, supporter of the arts, and works in service for the betterment of her people

 

Sabrina Amita Sony

Graduate Student

 

 

 

 

Maia Pappadakis

Graduate Student

Science Achievement Graduate Fellow, semi-retired soccer player, committed to lifelong learning and the promotion of women in science.

 

 

Undergraduates

Kyle Bajor

Rishika Patil

Undergraduate Researcher

Junior majoring in Biotechnology with a minor in Microbiology, avid reader, foodie, and swimmer.

 

 

Mia Peifer

Undergraduate Researcher

Senior majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and minoring in Chemistry

 

 

Juan Diego Hernández

Undergraduate Researcher

Senior majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a concentration in Molecular Biology. Volleyball enthusiast who loves salsa dancing. Motivated about social work and giving back to community.

 

 

Nicolette Evich

Undergraduate Researcher

Junior majoring in Pharmacology and Toxicology.

 

 

 

Preston Lievano

Undergraduate Researcher

Senior majoring in Microbiology and minoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Loves hiking, music, cooking, and pretty much anything that gets his adrenaline racing.

 

 

Melinda Jin

Undergraduate Researcher

Sophomore majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

 

Rosi Tsarnakova

Bookworm that loves bread and all things that involve a challenge. Other than that, a sophomore majoring in BMB.