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Current Students

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Knickole Bergman
Knickole Bergman

Research Interest:

My passion for toxicology and biomedical research is vested in my interests in cell and molecular signaling, translational science, and my desire to improve the health of communities and reduce health disparities through the lens of scientific research. I am particularly interested in maternal health and child development.

Justin Capezzuto
Justin Capezzuto
First Year

Bio:

BS in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Carissa Dressel
Carissa Dressel
First Year

Bio:

BS in Biology with a minor in professional writing from Ball State University
MS in Biology with a concentration in neuroscience and physiology from DePaul University

Kaitlynne Eggleston
Kaitlynne Eggleston
First Year

Bio:

BA in Biology and BS in Psychology from King University

Jithin George
Jithin George, B.S.

Research Interest:

The role of inhaled iron in neurodegenerative disease processes

Rintaro Kato
Rintaro Kato
First Year

Bio:

BS in Forensic Science with triple concentration in Molecular Biology, Toxicology, and Criminalistics from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Ethan Lewis
Ethan Lewis

Research Interest:

The roles of placental extracellular vesicles, and their contents, on fetal neurodevelopment and the how these vesicles and their cargo are perturbed after exposure to toxicants.

Rachel Lombardo
Rachel Lombardo
First Year

Bio:

BS in Biochemistry with highest distinction and BS in Environmental Science with highest distinction from the University of Virginia.

SebastiĆ£o Martin
SebastiĆ£o Martin
First Year

Bio:

BA with Honors in Chemistry, minor in Creative Writing from Austin College.

Ryan Owens
Ryan Owens, MS

Research Interest:

The relationship between the immune system and neuronal activity. 

Melanie Perkins
Melanie Perkins, MS

Research Interest:

Investigating the role of B cells in autoimmune disease

Elizabeth Plunk
Elizabeth Plunk, MS

Research Interest:

Investigating the effects of developmental exposures to environmentally relevant toxicants on glia and neurons

Nashae Prout
Nashae Prout

Research Interest:

Investigating the immune modulatory effects of environmental exposures.

Pablo Reina-Gonzalez
Pablo Reina-Gonzalez

Research Interest:

My research focuses on gene-environment interactions in neurodegenerative diseases, with an emphasis on Parkinson’s Disease. My dissertation work is on elucidating a mechanism for interactions between genetic risk factors for PD and relevant environmental toxicant such as Paraquat, a widely utilized herbicide, and how this can modulate one’s risk of disease, and its progression.

Jessica Shaw
Jessica Shaw
First Year

Bio:

BS in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Saint Josephs University

Marissa Skulsky
Marissa Skulsky

Research Interest:

Studying the effects of exposure to perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) on immune system development and response to viral infection

Tianna Torrice
Tianna Torrice
First Year

Bio:

BS in Forensic Biology with a minor in Cyber Intelligence and Security from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Adelaide Weidner
Adelaide Weidner, MS

Research Interest:

Investigating ovarian insulin signaling and the role of dietary glycotoxins in polycystic ovary syndrome