Amita Chawla, PhD candidate

Major: PhD student in Integrative Biology

Past degree: MS in Biophysics

Main scientific interests: has always been mainly in neuroscience, also interested in genetics and molecular science. 

I like reading books, playing tennis and singing. I love to talk with my friends. 

Luberson Joseph, PhD candidate

Major: PhD Candidate in Integrative Biology

Past degree: MSc in Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development

Main Scientific Interests: My research centers on questions related to how social behavior and hormones (AVP and OT) in the brain shape hearing of mammals, using wild rodents as model system. I have a broad interest in many ecological questions and organisms and seek to conduct sound and interesting science to understand the ecology of aquatic and terrestrial organisms and work toward their preservation.

In my spare time, I love going to the beach, reading, listening to music, visiting new places, hanging out with my friends, and play video games.

Andrea Gensky, PhD candidate

Major: PhD candidate – Integrative Biology

Past degree: MS Animal Sciences

Major Scientific Interests: endocrine, reproductive, and the nervous systems!

Something I do for fun… I’m a total hermit and LOVE staying home and doing things around the house/yard! Also like to exercise and read!

Genesis Alarcon, PhD student

Major: PhD in Biology

Major Scientific Interests: Neurobiology and neural anatomy. I enjoy looking at myelination and brain regeneration in neurodevelopment. I also enjoy looking at how excessive noise effects behavior and sound localization differences.

For fun I like to play any sports but particularly basketball, weight lift, play the violin, and watch reality TV with friends.

Daniel Zheng

Major: Biology and Physiology Pre-med and minor in zoology

Lab interests: currently I am still undecided on what kind of project I would like to pursue and am still shadowing, however I am interested in the physiology side of the lab

What I like to do for fun: I like reading, hanging out with friends, and playing dnd.

Anastacia Simmons

Major: Pre-Med Physiology 

I am interested in learning about Neurology, especially how brain cells are affected by all five senses. I hope to one day become a neurosurgeon, operating on the human brain. I love how diverse and different brain activity can be and want to study all the different things that affect it in certain ways.

In my free time, I love to read books, go on walks, and spend quality time with my plants!Something I do for fun: Besides science, I also love golf, hiking, chess, and my bloodhound beagle Bella!

Gracie Toben

Major: Biochemistry with a minor in neuroscience.

My main research interests are neurodegenerative diseases and neuroendocrinology. I enjoy learning about the interactions between hormones and the central nervous system.

Fun activities: In my free time, I like to read, explore new book shops and tea shops, and watch sports (mainly football) with my friends.

Lucas Boren

Major: Psychology Pre-Med with a minor in Neuroscience

Scientific Interests: I am fascinated by the staggering complexity of the nervous system and how it impacts behavior, and I hope to gain a more intimate knowledge of the subject through hands-on work in the lab.

Hobbies: In my free time, I like to rock climb, play the clarinet, and hang out with friends.

Olivia Emerson

Major: Physiology (Pre-Med)

Main Scientific Interests: I am interested in neurological research along with the study of how the alteration of processes or chemicals affects the brain and body. I plan on going to medical school to become a physician.

Fun Activities: I love to spend time with my family, bake, read, and work out. I also love traveling, specifically hiking and going to National Parks.

Ashlee Munoz

Major: Biology Pre-Medical Sciences

I have not started research, but I look forward to learning more about neuroanatomy and getting to observe surgeries.

During my free time, I like to spend time with friends, and binge tv shows

Agustin Delgado

Major: Nutritional Science/Pre-Medical Sciences

I am working towards becoming a surgeon. I enjoying art, traveling and spending time with friends. This lab is my first time being in a research environment and I’m am enjoying it a lot especially with how hands-on many of the projects are.