Executive Board

Adrienne D. Cox is a Professor of Radiation Oncology and Pharmacology, Director of UNC's Cancer Cell Biology T32 Training Program, and a member of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her laboratory studies the Ras family of small GTPases, with particular emphasis on molecularly targeted therapeutics directed against Ras signaling pathways. She is a slow writer, a first-rate editor, and a voracious reader of both scientific and non-scientific writing. She also enjoys visual storytelling via photography.

Manuel is a 5th year Ph.D. social psychology student in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. He works with Drs. Keith Payne and Keely Muscatell and studies economic and social inequality. He also co-hosts a podcast called A Bit More Complicated where he interviews experts to discuss the problems of society and what to do about them.

Danica is a 4th year Cell Biology and Physiology PhD Candidate in Dr. Rob Wirka's lab. Her research is focused on identifying the genetic drivers of Coronany Artery Disease (CAD) in different cell types by applying a human genetics approach. She is passionate about increasing accessibility to science and advocating for diversity & inclusivity in STEM through science communication and mentorship.  Outside of the lab, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and hunting down street art.

Nick is a 4th year Bioinformatics and Computational Biology student in Dr. Brian Kuhlman's lab. He is currently developing and implementing deep learning methods for protein design. When he is away from his computer, you'll most likely find him reading, playing video games, traveling, or spending time with his cats.

Mikayla is a fourth year Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Ph.D. student studying metastatic breast cancer genomics in Dr. Katherine Hoadley's lab. Since joining UNC, Mikayla has developed a love of both written and visual science communication. Outside of the lab they enjoy traveling, photography, playing/watching soccer, and language learning.

Nosa is a 2nd year Toxicology Student 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. 

Keeley is a 5th year Neuroscience Ph.D. student in Dr. Mohanish Deshmukh’s lab. She is currently studying unique mechanisms of cell death in neurons. She is passionate about communicating science in ways that are clear and accessible to a variety of audiences. In her free time, Keeley enjoys running, cooking, hiking, and collecting house plants.

Tiffany is a 2nd year Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry PhD student 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.