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Katie Holmes

May 25, 2023

Katie Holmes
khmh@unc.edu 

Originally from: Maryland, USA 
Previous institutions: University of Rochester 
Research interests: Cell Biology, Developmental Biology

“I am interested in exploring the intersection between cell and developmental biology. I’m particularly interested in studying the morphological changes which specialized cells undergo during development and how a cell’s morphology contributes to it’s specialized function within a tissue.”

Ariana Marquez Gonzalez

May 25, 2023

Ariana Marquez Gonzalez
arianamg@ad.unc.edu 

Originally from: Baja California Norte, Mexico 
Previous institutions:  
Research interests: Cell Biology, Genetics, Neurobiology

” I am interested in the molecular mechanisms behind neural disorders. I would enjoy continuing working with iPSCs models studying neuronal development as well as cell interactions between neurons and glial cells. I want to study epigenetic changes that contribute to neural disorders. How the environment plays a role in brain plasticity, and I would like to employ bioinformatics to model neuronal networks.”

Ida Alam

May 25, 2023

Ida Alam
fahmi@unc.edu 

Originally from: New York, USA 
Previous institutions: Binghamton University 
Research interests: Immunology, Pathogenesis & Infection, Virology

“In graduate school, I would like to deepen my knowledge of molecular virology, host-pathogen interaction, immune homeostasis, immune memory generation, and immune response to viral infection and cancer.”

Mary Fergus

May 25, 2023

Mary Fergus
mdfergus@unc.edu 

Originally from: Michigan, USA 
Previous institutions: Grand Valley State University 
Research interests: Biochemistry, Drug Discovery, Pharmacology

“I am interested in drug discovery for cancer, infections, and other medical diseases. I like investigating how to optimize potential drug treatments. Understanding biochemical pathways to help contribute to drug design.”

Emily DiMaulo-Milk

May 25, 2023

Emily DiMaulo-Milk
emilydm@ad.unc.edu 

Originally from: New York, USA 
Previous institutions: Columbia University 
Research interests: Bacteriology, Immunology, Virology

“I’m interested in understanding the mechanism by which pathogens cause disease and evade immune response. Ultimately, I am hoping to provide the foundation for improving current therapeutics designed to combat viral infection.”

Brittanie Winfield

May 25, 2023

Brittanie Winfield
brittwin@ad.unc.edu 

Originally from: Minnesota, USA 
Previous institutions: University of Minnesota – Minneapolis 
Research interests: Computational Biology, Genetics

“I am interested in studying at how life experiences and habits can influence diseases (mental health disorders, metabolism, cardiovascular health, etc. – not cancer) through epigenetic modifications. I hope to be able to do this research through a computational science and bioinformatics lens and to have access to human cohort data.”

Brandon Novy

May 25, 2023

Brandon Novy
novy@unc.edu 

Originally from: Texas, USA 
Previous institutions: Reed College 
Research interests: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Structural Biology

“My main interests lie in studying dynamic protein complexes through a structural lens. I have really enjoyed investigating the structure/function relationship of proteins implicated in cellular trafficking and am excited to continue studying the molecular architecture of cell biology.”

Ashley Rice

May 25, 2023

Ashley Rice
steger@unc.edu 

Originally from: Indiana, USA 
Previous institutions: Indiana Wesleyan University 
Research interests: Biochemistry, Immunology, Pharmacology

“My research interests involve the use of chemical and molecular biology tools to treat and elucidate disease mechanisms. Specifically, I am interested in developing and characterizing immunomodulatory therapies.”

Brandon Clarke

May 25, 2023

Brandon Clarke
bcla@ad.unc.edu 

Originally from: New York, USA 
Previous institutions: University at Buffalo 
Research interests: Drug Discovery, Neurobiology, Pharmacology

“I am interested in learning and gaining a better understanding of the molecular basis of neurodegenerative diseases. I’m also interested in gaining a better understanding of drug discovery in the context of diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, and pain.”

Kaitlin Bridges

May 25, 2023

Kaitlin Bridges
kaitb@ad.unc.edu 

Originally from: New Jersey, USA 
Previous institutions: University of South Carolina 
Research interests: Biochemistry, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology

“I am interested in a Biochemistry and molecular biology-focused research group, mostly focusing on RNA. Interested in research that will require performing both wet-lab tasks as well as some computational analysis. Highly interested in a Biochemistry PhD. with a BCB certificate.”