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Our graduate students pass qualifying exams

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Nada Ahmed Selim and Peter Girardi both pass their qualifying exams! Nada will study the role of the mitochondrial protonmotive force in neuronal function. Pete will study the cause and effect relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and tau pathology in Alzheimer’s disease.

Congrats to both!

Dr. John Onukwufor starts his own lab!

Friday, June 16, 2023

John joined our lab as a post-doctoral fellow in 2018 and has been a key member in the lab. Recently, John developed an independent research program studying metal toxicity in Alzheimer’s disease and secured a faculty position. The Onukwufor lab opens on July 1st.

Congrats John!

Katherine Neyland Awarded the 2023 Schwartz Discover Grant for Undergraduate Summer Research

Friday, June 16, 2023

Katherine was awarded the Schwartz Discover Grant and will be testing the role of mitochondrial ROS in mediating C. elegans behavioral changes.

Congrats Katherine!

Abbey Kampel awarded NSF GRFP!

Friday, April 7, 2023

Abbey was awarded an National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program - Congrats!