Tigist is an Assistant Professor in the Biochemistry and Biophysics department at UNC-Chapel Hill. She studies the regulation of cellular metabolism to unravel the biochemical intricacies of how cells defend against oxidative stress. Her goal is to develop innovative treatments for metabolic disorders, like cancer, obesity, and diabetes. She brings her own passion for science communication to our club with the integration of her science podcast: Edges and Nodes.
Tiffany is a Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry PhD Candidate in Dr. Lindsey James’ Lab. Her research involves the development of specific and potent small molecule chemical probes that will help uncover the role of specific protein domains in the development of certain cancers. When not in lab, she enjoys reading and painting.
Elizabeth is a Pharmacology PhD Candidate in the Calabrese Lab within the Department of Pharmacology. She focuses on the mechanisms by which long non-coding RNAs recruit epigenetic enzymes to regulate gene expression. Long term, Elizabeth aspires to become a principal investigator, where she can continue studying how RNA mediates gene regulation during early development.
Sumaya Addish is a second year PhD student in the Cell Biology & Physiology department in Dr. Jimena Giudice's lab. Her research focuses on understanding the role of alternatively spliced genes in skeletal muscle development and disease. Outside of the lab, Sumaya enjoys hiking, reading, and drawing.
Luvna is a Bioinformatics and Computational Biology PhD student in Dr. Natalie Stanley's CompCy Lab. Her research uses machine learning and single-cell technologies to understand how immune cells coordinate in neurological diseases like ALS and Alzheimer's. Outside of research, she enjoys trying out new recipes, adding to her plant collection, and dabbling in arts and crafts.
Nosa is a Toxicology Student PhD candidate in Dr. Rebecca Fry’s lab. Her research revolves around using computational methods to tackle intricate diseases in the realm of reproductive toxicology. Nosa carries a passion for promoting accessibility and career opportunities for underrepresented minorities in STEM as well as scientific education and empowerment in underinvested communities. When she is not in the lab you can find her playing volleyball and tennis, spending time with loved ones or binge reading fiction rom coms.
Julia is a second-year Biology PhD student in Karin Pfennig’s lab. She studies acoustic communication in systems of hybridizing frogs, specifically how noise can affect mate choice decisions. Julia has a lifelong passion for animals and science communication.
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