Recent Graduates
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2024
Katherine EdwardsAn Optimized Method for the Development of a Synthetic Yeast Displayed Nanobody Library
Advisor: John Lueck, Ph.D.
Now: Research Specialist I at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Kai-Ting Huang, M.S.Dysregulated Ca2+ Signaling, Fluid Secretion, and Mitochondrial Function in a Mouse Model of Early Sjögren’s Syndrome
Advisor: David Yule, Ph.D.
Now: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Xingyu Jing, M.S.Exercise-induced Piezo1 and Piezo2 Upregulation and Chondroprotection Against Mechanical Injury
Advisor:
Now: Predoctoral Student at Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology Program at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Wooree Ko, M.S.Anticodon Engineered Transfer RNA as a Potential Therapeutic for Nonsense Mutation-Associated Cystic Fibrosis
Advisor: John Lueck, Ph.D.
Nidhi Shah, M.S.Inhibition of Kmt5a in C2C12 Cells Leads to Dysregulation of Iron Metabolism, Causing Cell Death through Ferroptosis
Now: Predoctoral Student at Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology Program at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
2023
Esraa Furati, Ph.D.Insights into Roles of Aging and Chemokine Signaling During Neuromuscular Regeneration
Advisor: Joe Chakkalakal, Ph.D.
Jarreau Harrison, Ph.D.The Role of HspB8 In Maintaining tau Proteostasis
Advisor: Gail Johnson, Ph.D
Amanda Wahl, Ph.D.Redefining the Function of Salivary Duct Cell Populations Utilizing a Structural, Functional, and Computational Approach
Advisor: David Yule, Ph.D.
Now: Technical Specialist at Troutman Pepper Law Firm, Rochester, NY
Anya Wang, M.S.Investigating Hydrogen Sulfide as a Regulator of Mitochondrial Complex II Reversal in Cardiac Ischemia
Advisor: Paul Brookes, Ph.D.
2022
Maura Connorton, M.S.The Future is Female: A Look at Fracture Therapeutics for Female Athletes
Now: Medical Student at Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Tyler Couch, Ph.D.Topography and Motion of the Acid-sensing Ion Channel 1 Intracellular Domainsâ€
Advisor: David MacLean, Ph.D.
Now: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Rochester, Rochester NY
Autumn Helland-Hauser, M.S.Genetic Mutations of ECM Components Resulting in Heritable Connective Tissue Disorders
Jing Liu, Ph.D.Electroporation Mediated Gene Delivery to Rescue the Alveolar Capillary Barrier Function for ARDS Treatment
Advisor: David MacLean, Ph.D.
Now: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Tyler W. McCullock, Ph.D.A Comprehensive Overview of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor Dimer Signaling
Advisor: Paul Kammermeier, Ph.D.
Now: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Alexander S. Milliken, Ph.D.Investigating Succinate and pH Dynamics in Cardiac Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
Advisor: Paul Brookes, Ph.D.
Now: Scientific Communications Manager at AlphaGroup Medical Communications, Rochester NY
Nicholas Nobiletti, Ph.D.KRIT1-mediated regulation of the cellular response to inflammation
Advisor: Angela Glading, Ph.D.
Now: Senior Scientist at Frontage Laboratories, Inc., Downington, PA
Matthew Rook, Ph.D.Optical Interrogation of Acid-Sensing Ion Channel Gating Mechanisms
Advisor: David MacLean, Ph.D.
Now: Scientist at Atalanta Therapeutics, Cambridge, MA
Bryce West, M.S.Methamphetamine abuse and the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Advisor: Gail Johnson, Ph.D
Now: BRAINS Laboratory at McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
2021
Miriam E. Barnett, Ph.D.Differential Regulation of Opioid Receptor Signaling via Gα Proteins
Advisor: Jean Bidlack, Ph.D.
Now: Clinical Scientist at Myeloid Therapeutics at Biogen, Cambridge, MA
Si (Vivian) Chen, Ph.D.Regulation, Function and Mechanism of Phosphodiesterase 10A in Pathological Cardiac Remodeling and Dysfunction
Advisor: Chen Yan, Ph.D.
Now: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Louben Dorval, Ph.D.FGF21 Reduced Morphine Preference and the Development of Acute Antinociceptive Tolerance and Physical Dependence
Advisor: Jean Bidlack, Ph.D.
Now: Preclinical Scientist at Akero Therapeutics Inc., Boston, MA
Harsha Swamy, Ph.D.Advisor: Angela Glading, Ph.D.
Now: Research Scientist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA
Lara E. Terry, Ph.D.Functional Analysis of Disease-associated Mutations in the Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate Receptor
Advisor: David Yule, Ph.D.
Now: Postdoctoral IRTA Trainee (Intramural Research Training Award) at NIH-NIDCR, Bethseda, MA
Chongyang Zhang, Ph.D.Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterase and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Now: Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University, Stanford, CA
2020
Brandon J. Berry, Ph.D.Optogenetic Control of Mitochondria Alters Cellular Energy Sensing and Hypoxia Resistance
Advisor: Andrew Wojtovich, Ph.D.
Now: Associate Editor at Science Translational Medicine at AAAS, Seattle, WA