Alumni Students of the IGPBS Program

Forkan Ahamed
BS, University of Chittagong
MS, University of Chittagong
Lisa Zhang Laboratory

Larissa Dougherty
BA, William Jewel College
Prachee Avasthi Laboratory

Jenna Frick
BS, Washburn University
Julie Christianson Laboratory

Jessica Idowu
BS, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bruno Hagenbuch Laboratory

Brittni Jones
BS, Converse College
Julie Christianson Laboratory

Ananya Nidamangala Srinivasa
B.Tech., SASTRA University
Sarah Zanders - Stowers Affliate

September Numata
BS, Pittsburg State University
Gustavo Blanco Laboratory

Luke Olsen
BS, Emporia State University
MS, University of Kansas-Lawrence
Nicholas Rohner - Stowers Affilate

Wendena Parkes
BS, Claflin College
Michele Pritchard Laboratory

Dakota Robarts
BS, Pittsburg State University
Udayan Apte Laboratory

Benjamin Ryan
BS, Creighton University
Bret Freudenthal Laboratory

Kristen Schwingen
BS, Mid America Nazarene College
Gustavo Blanco Laboratory

David Umbaugh
BS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
MS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Hartmut Jaeschke Laboratory

Cecilia Villanueva
BS, University of Kansas-Lawrence
Prachee Avasthi Laboratory

Griffin Welfer
BS, Augustana College
Bret Freudenthal Laboratory

Nadia Alissa
BS, Jordan University of Science & Technology
MS, Jordan University of Science & Technology
Nikki Cheng Laboratory

Brae Bigge
BS, Wichita State University
Prachee Avasthi Laboratory

Khyati Dalal
BS, Bangalore University
MS, University of Manchester
Julia Zeitlinger Laboratory

Rosalyn Henn
BS, Truman State University
Danny Welch and Devin Koestler Laboratories

Brittany Jack
BS, Rockhurst University
Prachee Avasthi Laboratory

Preethi Kunchala
BS, St. Francis College for Women
MS, University of Texas-Dallas
Sue Jaspersen Laboratory

Brad Lamb, Jr.
BS, University of Iowa
MSBS, University of Des Moines
Randolph Nudo Laboratory

Thuc Ly
BS, University of Science VNU-HCMC
Danny Welch Laboratory

David Matye
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia
Tiangang Li Laboratory

Adrianna Maurer
BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
MS, University of Kansas Medical Center
John Thyfault Laboratory

Blaise Menta
BS, University of North Georgia
BA, University of Central Florida
Russell Swerdlow Laboratory

Nga Nguyen
BS, University of Nebraska-Kearney
Hartmut Jaeschke Laboratory

Hui Qian
BS, Henan University
MS, Shaanxi Normal University
MS, Emporia State University
Wen-Xing Ding Laboratory

Ashley Reed
BS, Mississippi State University
Attended 2017-2018

Hongyi Ren
BS & MS, Sichuan University
Tomoo Iwakuma Laboratory

Ayushi Vashisht
BTech., Rajasthan Technical University
MS, University of Essex
Warren Nothnick Laboratory

Alex Von Schulze
BS, Northern Arizona University
MS, University of Memphis
Paige Geiger and John Thyfault Laboratories

Ashley Fejfar
BS, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Vargheese Chennathukuzhi Laboratory

Consuelo Perez Sanchez
BS & MS, National Autonomous University of Mexico
Kausik Si-Stowers Afilliate

David Standing
BS, Illinois College
Shrikant Anant Laboratory

Diana Acevedo
BS, Truman State University
MS, Emporia State University
Nikki Cheng Laboratory

Elizabeth Thoenen
BS, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Tomoo Iwakuma Laboratory

Hope Waisner
BS, Ottawa University
Maria Kalamvoki Laboratory

Jonathan Enders
BA, William Jewell College
Doug Wright Laboratory

Max Fairlamb
BS, University of Kansas
Bret Freudenthal Laboratory

Miranda Pratt
BS, University of Kansas
Jeffrey Bose Laboratory

Nicole Ellis
BS, South Dakota State University
Bret Freudenthal Laboratory

Olivia Provance
BS, William Jewell College
Joan Lewis-Wambi Laboratory

Paige Hayley
BS, Wheaton College
Randolph Nudo Laboratory

Sean Holoran
BS, Missouri Western State University
Christy Hagan Laboratory

Taylor Escher
BS, Southern Methodist University
Joan Lewis-Wambi Laboratory

Ben Chappell
BS, University of Kansas
Aron Fenton Laboratory
MS 2017

Cristabelle DeSouza
BS, Carmel College
MS, St. Xavier's College
Jeremy Chien Laboratory
Attended 2015-2018

Dylan Wang
BS, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
Qi Chen Laboratory

Ewud Agborbesong
BS, University of Kansas
Xiaogang Li Laboratory

Jephte Akakpo
BS & MS, Wilkes University
Hartmut Jaeschke Laboratory

Jessica Milano Foster
BS, Truman State University
Soumen Paul Laboratory
MS 2016

Jingzheng Wu
BS, Dalian Medical University
MS, Emporia State University
Randal Halfmann - Stowers Affiliate

Katie Walter
BS, Rockhurst University
MS, Medical University of South Carolina
Christy Hagan Laboratory

Kelsey Krausz
BS, Southern Illinois University
Mary Markiewicz Laboratory

Mallory Smith
BS, University of North Georgia
Bret Freudenthal Laboratory

Matt Parker
BS, University of Kansas
Ken Peterson Laboratory

Sachi Polpitiyaarachchige
BS, Missouri Western State University
Ed Stephens Laboratory

Matt Schaith
BS & BA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bret Freudenthal Laboratory

Melissa Ruggiero
BS, Northwest Missouri State University
Bruno Hagenbuch Laboratory

Pau Yen Wu
BS, China Medical University, Taiwan
Doug Wright and Julie Christianson Laboratories

Ruonan Zhao
BA, William Jewell College
Paul Trainor Laboratory - Stowers Affiliate

Zainab Afzal
BS & MS, University of the District of Columbia
Robb Krumlauf Laboratory-Stowers Afflliate

Zahraa Alali
BS, King Saud University
MS, Quinnipiac University
Warren Nothnick Laboratory
PhD 2019
Next Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at The Cleveland Clinic

Prabhakar Bastola
BS, Truman State University
Jeremy Chien Laboratory
PhD 2018
Next Position: Postdoctoral Researcher at UCSF Medical Center

Luqi Duan
MS, Zhengzhou University
Hartmut Jaeschke Laboratory

Olivia Eller
BS, Kansas State University
Julie Christianson Laboratory
PhD 2019

Miki Katuwal
BS, Park University
Bruno Hagenbuch Laboratory
Attended 2014-2016

Alexandra Machen
BS, University of Kansas
MPH, Emory University
Mark Fisher Laboratory

Nicole Matocha
BS, Oklahoma State University
Mary Markiewicz Laboratory
Attended 2014-2016

Pierce O'Neil
BS & BA, University of Kansas
Mark Fisher Laboratory

Younshim Park
BS and MS, Emporia State University
Kausik Si Laboratory-Stowers Afflliate

Sara Pearson
BS, Missouri Western State College
Francesca Duncan Laboratory
Attended 2014-2016

Afreen Sayed
BA, University of Pune, India
Shrikant Anant Laboratory

Stephen Shannon
BS, Wheaton College
Paul Trainor Laboratory-Stowers Afflliate

Ian Weidling
BS, University of Kansas
Russell Swerdlow Laboratory

Michael Cooper
BS, Truman State University
MSE, University of Kansas
Doug Wright laboratory
Neuroscience
PhD 2018

Pingping Fang
BS, Weifang University
MS, Wuhan University
Jeremy Chien laboratory
Pharmacology, Toxicology, & Therapeutics
PhD May 18
Next Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at UNMCCC

Erin Hayes (Farmer)
BS, Truman State University
Joan Lewis-Wambi laboratory
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
MS 2015

Everett Hall
BA, Westminster University
Irfan Saadi laboratory
Anatomy & Cell Biology
PhD 2019

Ian Huck
BS, Kansas State University
Udayan Apte laboratory
Pharmacology, Toxicology, & Therapeutics
PhD 2018
Next Position: Study Director at Charles River Laboratories

Lu Jiang
BS, Liaoning Normal University
MS, Emporia State University
Udayan Apte/Michele Pritchard laboratories
Pharmacology, Toxicology, & Therapeutics
PhD 2018

Somi Kim
BS, Emporia State University
Attended 2013-2014

Changjun (CJ) Lin
BS, Anhui Agricultural University
MS, Beijing Union University
MS, Emporia State University
Attended 2013-2014

Akshay Narkar
B.Pharm., University of Mumbai
MS, Long Island University
Rong Li laboratory - Stowers affiliate
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Attended 2013-2015

Zelha Nil
BS and MS, Middle East Technical University
Kausik Si laboratory - Stowers affiliate
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
PhD 2018

Samikshya Poudel
BS, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Udayan Apte laboratory
Pharmacology, Toxicology, & Therapeutics
MS 2016
Next Position: Associate Scientist at PRA Health Sciences

Luciane Silva
B.Pharm., Central University of Rio de Janeiro
Pamela Tran laboratory
Anatomy and Cell Biology
PhD 2018

Robert Tessman
BS, Missouri Southern State University
Partha Kasturi laboratory
Pharmacology, Toxicology, & Therapeutics
PhD 2019
Next Position: Research Scholar at Children's Mercy Hospital

Andrew Trembath
BA, College of Wooster
Mary Markiewicz laboratory
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology

Yifeng Wang
BS, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
MS, Tsinghua University
Ting Xie laboratory - Stowers affiliate
Anatomy and Cell Biology
PhD 2019

Ashley Archer (Ward)
BS, Truman State University
Paige Geiger laboratory
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
PhD 2018
Next Position: Medical Science Liaison at Myriad Genetics

Amanda Brinker
BS, Truman State University
Danny Welch lab
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
PhD 2017

Cheryl Diao
BA, University of Kansas
Attended 2012

Jonathan Eusey
BS, Empora State University
Wolfram Zückert laboratory
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, and Immunology
PhD 2018
Next Position: Adjuct Instructor - National American university

Isabella Fuentes
BS, Rockhurst University
Julie Christianson lab
Anatomy and Cell Biology
PhD 2017
Next Position: Research Assistant at Facebook Reality Labs

Kelsey Hampton
BS, University of Northern Iowa
Danny Welch lab
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
PhD 2017
Next Position: Research Grants Manager at Susan G. Komen

Briana Holt
BS, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Michele Pritchard lab
Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics
MS 2014
Next Position: Medical Analyst at Intouch Solutions

Beth Jaskiewicz
BS, Newman University
Attended 2012

Cassi Johnson
BA, William Jewell College
Jason Stubbs lab
Anatomy and Cell Biology
PhD 2018

Yuan Li
B.Med., Huazhong University of Science & Technology
BA, Central China Normal University
Wen-Xing Ding laboratory
Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics
PhD 2018

Zhenrui Li
BS, Shanghai Ocean University
MS, Case Western Reserve University
Linheng Li lab - Stowers affiliate
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
PhD 2018
Next Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at St. Jude children's Research Hospital

Shin Lan Liu
BS, University of California - Davis
Attended 2012-2013

Bailey Allard (Maresh)
BS, Nebraska Wesleyan University
MA, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Pamela Tran lab
Anatomy and Cell Biology
PhD 2017
Next Position: Science Instructor at Kirkwood community College

Jennifer McCracken
BS, Pittsburg State University
Michele Pritchard lab
Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics
PhD 2018

Michelle McWilliams
BA, University of San Diego
Vargheese Chennathukuzhi lab
Molecular and Integratie Physiology
PhD 2017
Next Position: Research Scientist - Charles River Laboratories

Kristen Mickey
BS, Rockhurst University
Partha Kasturi lab
Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics
MS 2015
Next Position: Research Scientist - Viracor Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics

Andrea Freemyer (Nuckolls)
BA, Rockhurst University
Dianne Durham lab
Neuroscience

Kayla Raider
BS, University of Kansas
John Stanford/William Brooks laboratories
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
MS 2014

Vivekanandan Ramalingam
B.Tech., Anna University
Julia Zeitlinger lab - Stowers affiliate
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Matthew Stroh
BS, University of Kansas
Hao Zhu lab
Neuroscience
PhD 2016

Ee Phie Tan
BS, University of Iowa
Chad Slawson lab
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
PhD 2017
Next Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

Jackie Thompson
BS, Baker University
Gerald Carlson lab
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
PhD 2018

Cailin Wilson
BS, Alma College
Adam Krieg lab
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
PhD 2016
Next Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at KUMC

Malinda Algaier
BS Biology, Truman State University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Gustavo Blanco lab
Attended 2011-2013

Susan R. Brock
Missouri Western State University
BS Biology-Health Sciences, Chemistry
Minors: Mathematics, Physics
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, & Immunology
Mike Parmely lab
PhD 2018

Allen Chazelle
BA in Biology, William Woods University
Biochemisty and Molecular Biology
Ken Peterson lab
MS 2015

Kuo Du
BS, China Pharmaceutical University
Pharmacology, Toxicology, & Therapeutics
Hartmut Jaeschke lab
PhD 2017

Dandan Li
BS, Nanjing Agricultural University
MS, University of Kansas Medical Center
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Omar Aljitawi lab
PhD 2016

Cassandra Field
BS Biochemistry, University of Kansas
MS Biochemistry, University of Kansas
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alexey Ladokhin lab
Attended 2011-2012

Wahid Adam Mulla
Govt. College of Pharmacy, Shiraj University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Rong Li lab - Stowers affiliate
Attended 2011-2015

Christopher Neal
BA with Biology and Studio Art (Sculpture), DePauw University
Anatomy & Cell Biology
Dianne Durham lab
PhD 2016

Chad Pope
BS Biochemistry, University of Kansas
Attended 2011-2012

Archana Raman
B.Tech Biotechnology, Sastra University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Darren Wallace lab
PhD 2017
Next Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Madhav Sachar
Bachelor of technology in Biotechnology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Pharmacology, Toxicology, & Therapeutics
Xiaochao Ma lab
Attended 2011-13

Jessica Shoop
BS in Chemistry, Pharm. D. University of Missouri-Kansas City
Pharmacology, Toxicology, & Therapeutics
Bruno Hagenbuch lab
Attended 2011-2015

Nancy Stiles
BS in Biology/ Psychology, University of Kansas
Attended 2010-2012

Fei Wang
BA, Fudan University
Attended 2011-2012

Yaqiong Wang
BS, Wuhan University
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, & Immunology
Ed Stephens lab
PhD 2017

Yuchen Zhang
BS, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University
Pharmacology, Toxicology, & Therapeutics
Bruno Hagenbuch lab
PhD 2017

Zhen Zhang
MD, Shanxi Medical University
MS The Fourth Military Medical University
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chad Slawson lab
PhD 2017

Jason Barnett
BS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Missouri Western State University
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Attended: 2010-2011
Next position: Land O'Lakes, Inc. 2012

Bharat Bhushan
B. Pharm MS Pharmacology and Toxicology
National Institute of Pharmacology Education and Research
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Udayan Apte lab
PhD 2016

Nathan Bushue
BS Molecular Biosciences
University of Kansas
Attended: 2010-2011
Next position: Midwestern Scientific, Inc., 2012

Alexander Dowdell
BS in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology
Wolfram Zückert lab
PhD 2017

Li Chen
BS in Biology, Wuhan University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Peter Baumann lab - Stowers
PhD 2018

Jennifer (Gerst) Crow
BA Philosophy Benedictine College
BA Psychology Benedictine College
Biological Sciences (UMKC)
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Andrew Godwin lab
PhD 2016
Next Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at KUMC

Evan Janzen
BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Emporia State University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Peter Baumann lab - Stowers
Received MS in 2013
Thesis: "Regulation of telomerase reverse transcriptase expression in Schizosaccharomyces pombe."

Jessica Venugopal (Johnson)
BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Emporia State University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Gustavo Blanco lab
PhD 2016
Next Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Michigan

Liying Li
BS in Biological Science, Peking University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Kausik Si lab - Stowers
PhD 2017

Molly McGraw
BS in Biology (Genetics), University of Kansas
Attended 2010-2011

Kelli Boxberger (Overbey)
BS Chemistry emphasis in Biochemistry, Fort Hays State University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Jed Lampe lab
OCT 1 Transporter Structure and Function
PhD 2018
Next Position: Adjunct Instructor - Ottawa University

Angela Pierce
BS Biochemistry
BA Spanish Missouri Southern State University
DC Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Julie Christianson lab
PhD 2015
Next Position: OMS-II Phase Director, KC University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Lei Qiu
BS Liaong Normal University
MS Emporia State University
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Adam Krieg lab
PhD 2015

Nairita Roy
University of Pune
Moleular and Integrative Physiology
Russ Swerdlow lab
PhD 2015
Next Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Pittsburgh

Rushi Trivedi
BS Pharm Chem (Purdue)
MS Medicinal Chemistry (KU)
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Conaway lab - Stowers
PhD 2015
Next Position: Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company

Mauricio Vargus
Bachelor degree in biochemistry
Universidad Austral de Chile
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Alexey Ladokhin lab
PhD 2015
Next Position: head Scientist R&D at Kura Biotec

Su Wang
BS in Biological Sciences
College of Life Sciences (Peking University)
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Ting Xie lab - Stowers
PhD 2015

Kristin Watt
BS in genetics, Iowa State University
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Paul Trainor lab - Stowers
PhD 2016

Nathan Wilson
BS in Biology, Rockhurst University
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Irfan Saadi lab
PhD 2017

Yuchao Xie
BS in Biology, Wuhan University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Hartmut Jaeschke lab
JNK Signaling in Acetominophen Toxicity
PhD 2016

Wen Zhao
BS in Bioinformatics
MS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Bruno Hagenbuch lab
PhD 2016
Next Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at KUMC

Chuankai Zhou
BS in Biology, Peking University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Rong Li lab - Stowers
PhD 2016
Next Position: Fellow, Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Yi Zhou
BS in Biological Science
Tsinghua University (Beijing China)
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Ting Xie lab - Stowers
PhD 2016
Next Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Genentech

Nehemiah Alvarez
BA in Biology, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Patrick Fields lab
PhD 2016
Next Position: Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Patrick Fields laboratory

Amber Butyn
BA in Biology, Florida Atlantic University
Attended 2009-2011

Stefanie Kennon-McGill
BS in Neuroscience, Pittsburgh University
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Dianne Durham lab
PhD 2014
Next Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at KUMC

Repon Khan
BS in Microbiology, University of Dhaka - Bangladesh
MS in Microbiology, Texas Tech University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Kausik Si lab - Stowers
PhD 2015

Megan Kreitner
BS in Biological Science, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Attended 2009-2011

Sharon Manley
BS in Biology, Concordia University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Wen-Xing Ding lab
Autophagy in Liver Injury
PhD 2014
Next Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at KUMC

Julie Mitchell
BA in Chemistry, Knox College
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Immunology
Thomas Yankee lab
PhD 2016

Kate O’Brien
BS in Chemistry, Bethel University
Attended 2009-2011

Ramesh Padmanabhan
BS in Biotechnology, University of Kerala
MS in Biological Science, Wichita State University
Attended 2009

Lili Pan
BS in Biotechnology, Peking University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Peter Baumann lab - Stowers affiliate
PhD 2015
Next Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Parama Paul
BS in Chemistry, University of Calcutta
MS in Zoology, Miami University
Attended 2009

Jackie Peda
BS in Biology, Washburn University
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Timothy Fields lab
PhD 2015

Lai Peng
BS in Biological Science, Tsinghua University
Attended 2009-2013

Kishore Polireddy
BS in Biotechnology, Sri Krishnadevaraya University
MS in Biology, Western Kentucky University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Qi Chen lab
Ascorbate and Cancer Chemotherapy
PhD 2015

Mary Ashley Rimmer
BS in Biochemistry, The University of Mississippi
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Gerald Carlson lab
PhD 2016

Phil Stevenson
BS in Biology, Rockhurst University
Attended 2009-2011

Chad Walesky
BS & MS, Missouri State University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Udayan Apte lab
Regulation of Hepatocyte Proliferation
PhD 2014
Next Position: Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School

Bryce Warren
BS in Biology, George Fox University
Anatomy and Cell Biology
M. Petroff lab
PhD 2014
Next Position: The United States Air Force

Nichole Werbin
BA in Biology, Benedictine College
Attended 2009-2010

Jessica Williams
BA in Biology, William Jewell College
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Grace Guo lab
FXR Nuclear Receptor in Inflammation and Immunity
PhD 2015

Shachi Bhatt
BS in Pharmacy: KBIPER, Gujarat University
MS in Genetics: Oregon State University
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Paul Trainor lab - Stowers
Received Ph.D. 2013
Dissertation: "MED23: A Mediator Subunit's Role in Global Gene Transcription, Regulation of Craniofacial Development and WNT Signaling."

Stephanie C. Bishop
BA in Biology: University of Kansas
MA in Biochemistry: University of Kansas
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Jed Lampe lab
Inhibition of Surviving Signaling

J.B. Fitzgerald
BS in Biology/Chemistry: Southern Nazarene University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Christenson lab
Received Ph.D. 2013
Dissertation: "Novel Direct Targets and Functional Roles for MicroRNA-21 in Granulosa Cells and Human Uterine Leiomyomas."

Felcy Pavithra Selwyn Samraj
M.Sc in Animal Biotechnology from University of Hyderabad
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Curtis Klassen lab
Oatp 1a4 Transporters

Brianne Guilford
BS in Biology, BS in Psychology: Northwest Missouri State University
MA in Exercise Physiology: University of Missouri
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Douglas Wright lab

Xixu Cai
BS: Beijing Normal University
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology
Arcady Mushegian lab - Stowers Institute
MS 2011
Next position: Texas A & M

Sara Billings
BS in Biochemistry: Colorado State University
2nd major in French: Colorado State University
Anatomy and Cell Biology, Hiroshi Nishimune lab
MS 2011

Brittany Kitchens
BA in Biology: William Jewell College

Yong Luo
BS: Anhui University, China
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, and Immunology
Jianming Qiu lab
Received Ph.D. 2012
Dissertation: "Molecular Mechanisms of the DNA Damage Response Induced During Parvovirus Infection."

Lisa Kosloski
BA in Human Biology: University of Kansas

Mohammad Shahnoor Hossain
BS (Honors): University of Dhaka
MS in Microbiology: University of Dhaka
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, and Immunology
Indranil Biswas lab
PhD 2012

Anna Groover
BS: Baylor University
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Douglas Wright lab

Le Zhan
BS in Biological Science: Wuhan University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Grace Guo lab
Tissue Specific Regulation of FXR Nuclear Receptor

Aracely Lutes
AA Science: Kansas City Community College
BS in Chemistry and Biology: University of Missouri Kansas City
Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Peter Baumann lab (Stowers Research Institute)
Received Ph.D. 2012
Dissertation: "Oogenesis in unisexual whiptail lizards (genus Aspidoscelis)."
Next position: Post-doc position with Dr. Baumann's lab at the Stowers Institute.

Zidong Fu
BS: China Agricultural University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Curtis Klassen lab
Received Ph.D. 2013
Dissertation: "Regulation of Xenobiotic and Bile Acid Metabolism by Anti-aging Intervention Calorie Restriction in Mice."

Ram Kannan
B. Tech: Biotechnology
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Baumann lab - Stowers affiliate
Received Ph.D. 2013
Dissertation: "Mechanism and Function of Spliceosomal Cleavage in Fission Yeast."

Shuai Lu
MS in Biology: Tsinghua University
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Jennifer Gerton lab
Received Ph.D. 2013
Dissertation: "Characterization of the Cohesin Acetyltransferase ECO1 and Its Role in Nuclear Functions."

Hemantkumar Dilip Chavan
Bpharm: College of Pharmacy, Nasik, India
MS in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, (NIPER), Chandigash, India
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Partha Kasturi lab
Hem Transport and Drug Metabolism
Received Ph.D. 2013
Dissertation: "Xenobiotic Regulation of the ATP Binding Cassette Transporter ABCB6 and Its Significance to Hepatic Heme Homeostasis."

Zijian Tang
BS and MS from Wuhan University

Ma Xing
BS Peking University
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Ting Xie lab - Stowers

Agbor, Valentine
BS in Biochemistry, University of Buea
MS in Life Sciences, New Mexico Highlands University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Leslie Heckert lab
Received Ph.D. 2012
Dissertation: "The role of DMRT1 in postnatal testis differentiation."

Aleksandrova, Anastasiia
BS in Biology, National Taras Schevchenko University of Kiev
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Brenda Rongish lab
Received Ph.D. 2012
Dissertation: "Tissue-level mechanisms driving cardiac progenitor and extracellular movements during early vertebrae heart development."

Bradley, Todd
BA in Human Biology, University of Kansas
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Marco Blanchette lab - Stowers affiliate
Received Ph.D. 2013
Dissertation: ""Integrative Genome-wide Analysis of Alternative Pre-MRNA Splicing Regulation by the Drosophila SR Protein Family."
Next Position: postdoctoral fellow at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute

Chen, Guangbo
BS in Biological Sciences, Fudan University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Rong Li lab - Stowers

Chen, Lu
BS, Wuhan University
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Conaway lab - Stowers
Received Ph.D. in 2013
Dissertation: "Organization and Functions of the human INO80 chromatin remodeling complex."

Diaz, Raul
BA in Integrative Biology, Univeristy of California-Berkely
MA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Kansas
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Paul Trainor lab
Received Ph.D. 2012
Dissertation: "Chameleons: A New Model Organism for Understanding the Evolution and Development of Morphological Novelties”

Du, Shishen
BA, Wuhan University
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology
Joe Lutkenhaus lab
Received Ph.D. 2013
Dissertation: "Spatial Regulation of Cell Division by the Nucleoid Occlusion Protein SlmA in E. coli."

Feng, Yi
Bachelor of Medicine, Tianjin Medical University
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Patrick Fields lab
Received Ph.D. in 2012
Dissertation: "Functional and Mechanistic Study of Dot1L in Mouse Embryonic Hematopoiesis"
Next Position: Postdoc position in Dr Jinxi Wang's lab (Orthopedic Surgery) department at KUMC.

Fritz, Ashleigh
BS in Biology, Truman State University
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Gibson lab - Stowers
Received Ph.D. in 2014
Dissertation: "Mechanisms of epithelial morphogenesis and integrity during Nematostella vectensis development and Shigella pathogenesis."

Luense, Lacey
BA in Biology, Augustana College
MS in Genetics, Iowa State University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Lane Christenson lab
Received Ph.D. 2012
Dissertation: "Hormonal Regulation of microRNA in the Ovary."

McGill, Mitchell
BA in Biology, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Jaeschke lab
Received Ph.D. 2012
Dissertation: "Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity in Humans and Mice."

Majumder, Monami
Bachelor of Technology, West Bengal University of Technology

Neradugomma, Naveen
BS, Osmania University
MS, Osmania University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Shrikant Anant lab

Russell, Kristin
BS, University of Missouri-Rolla
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Beth Levant lab
Received Ph.D. 2013
Dissertation: "N-3 Fatty Acids and Juvenile Traumatic Brain Injury: Effects of Dietary N-3 Fatty Acid Content, N-3 Fatty Acid Status, and Orally Dosed Fish Oil on Sensorimotor and Biochemical Outcomes."

Song, Chi
BS in Biology, Tsinghua University
MS in Biology, Tsinghua University

Smith, Sarah
BS in Physics, Truman State University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Rong Li lab - Stowers
Received Ph.D. in 2013
Dissertation: "Mechanisms of cellular symmetry breaking in S. cerevisiae."

Tang, Wen
BS, Wuhan University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Peter Baumann lab (Stowers affiliate)
Received Ph.D. in 2012
Dissertation: "Biogenesis of telomerase RNA in fission yeast."
Next Position: Postdoc position in Peter Baumann lab at Stowers

Welch, Timothy Paul
BS in Genetics, University of Kansas
MS in Public Health, University of Kansas Medical Centeer

Williams, Clarence David
BS in Biochemistry, University of Kansas
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Hartmut Jaeschke lab
Received Ph.D. in 2012
Next position: Senior scientist in the Jaeshke lab on KUMC campus

Wu, Kai
BS in Pharmacology, Wuhan University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Curtis Klassen lab
Nrf2 in Liver Disease
PhD 2012

Yang, Huan
BS, Nanjing University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Ho-Yi Mak lab - Stowers affiliate
Received Ph.D. in 2013
Dissertation: "Characterization of Three Novel RNAi Machinery Components in C. elegans."

Gonipeta Babu
DVM of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry; ANG Ranja Agricultural University.

Damayanti Chakraborty
BS in Physiology; Presidency College
MS in Biochemistry; University of Calcutta
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Michael Soares lab
Received Ph.D., 2013
Dissertation: ""Natural Killer Cells, Hypoxia and Epigenetic Regulation of Hemochorial Placentation."

Jie Chao
BS; China Pharmaceutical University
MS; China Pharmaceutical University
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Gonzalez lab
PhD 2010
Next position: Postdoc research associate at the Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center

Beth Dille
BS in Animal Science; Southern Illinois University
MS in Endocrinology - Reproductive Physiology; University of Wisconsin
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Leslie Heckert lab
Received Ph.D. 2013
Dissertation: "The application of histone analysis for identifying distal regulatory elements - Regulation of FSHR"

Juan Du
BS; Shandong University

Brittany Gorres
BS South Dakota State University
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Geiger lab
Received PhD in 2011
Next Position: Assistant Professor of Physiology, Cleveland Chiropractic College

Steven Hart
BS in Biotechnology; Missouri Western State University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Zhong lab
Received PhD in 2011

Tamara Jimenez Alarcon
BS in Chemistry; Northwest Missouri State University
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Gustavo Blanco lab
Received PhD in 2011
Next Position: postdoc position in Blanco lab at KUMC

Troy Johnson
BS; Emporia State University
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Holyoak lab
Received PhD in 2010
Next position: Baylor College of Medicine

Jill Morris
BS in Biochemistry; William Jewell College
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
John Stanford lab
Received PhD in 2011
Next Position: postdoc position in Geiger lab at KUMC

Subhashchandra Naik
BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences; University Institute of Chemical Technology
MS in Pharm; National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
M. Fisher lab
Received Ph.D. in 2012
Dissertation: "On the development of a GroEL based platform for identifying pharmacological champerones."

Kaori Nakamoto
BS in Chemistry; Ehime University

Amanda (Obaidat) Hays
BS Biology, Park University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Bruno Hagenbuch lab
Organic Anion Transporters
Received Ph.D. in 2012

Binu Paul
BS in Zoology; Mahatma Gandhi University
MS in Genetics; Univ. of Madras
MS in Biological Sci.; Univ. of Houston-Clear Lake
Anatomy and Cell Biology, Vanden Heuvel lab
Received PhD in 2011

Megan Roth
BS; Carleton College
JD; University of Minnesota
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Bruno Hagenbuch lab
Received PhD in 2011

Engela Viss
BS; Dordt College

Huimin Yan
BS; Henan Normal University
MS; Emporia State University

Youcai Zhang
BS; Nanjing University
MS in Chemistry; Nanjing University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Received PhD in 2011

Katryn Allen
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Copple lab
Received PhD in 2011
Next position: Michigan State University

Crystal S. Bethel-Brown
Biology B.S. Park University
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Received PhD in 2011

Yue Cui
B.S.from Zhejiang University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Curtis Klassen lab
PhD 2010

Argenia Doss
B.S. Langston University
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Peter Smith lab
PhD 2011

Colleen Flynn
MPH Toxicology: The University of Michigan
BS Forensic Chemistry: West Chester University of PA
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Gregory Reed lab
PhD 2011

Nicole Golden
B.S. in Biology from University of Missouri-Rolla

David Guggenmos
B.S. in Psychology Iowa State University
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Nudo lab
Received Ph.D. in 2012

Hiroo Katayama
B.S. University of Kansas Medical Center
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Attended: 2005-2012

Ozan Kumru
B.S. Microbiology Kansas State University
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology
PhD 2011
Next Position: Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kansas - Lawrence.

Emily McDonald
B.S., California Polytechnic State University
M.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Wolfe lab
PhD 2010
Next Position: postdoc at Brown University

Yi (Miao) Weaver
B.S. Nanjing University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
PhD 2010

Peter Ojong
B.S. MCB, University of Buea, Cameroon
M.S. Biological Sciences, Alcorn State University

Eric Pacyniak
B.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Grace Guo lab
PhD 2010

Kyung-Tae Park
BS: Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
MS: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology
Joe Lutkenhaus lab
PhD 2012
Next position: Stanford School of Medicine

Autumn Ruiz
B.S. in microbiology from the University of Iowa
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Ed Stephens lab
PhD 2010

Laurie Shannon
B.S. Molecular Bioscience University of Kansas
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology
Charlotte Vines lab
PhD 2010
Next position: University of Missouri - Kansas City

Mary Shawgo
Bachelor of Science-Northern Michigan University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Copple lab
PhD 2009

Bang Shen
B.S. Biological Sciences; Wuhan University
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology
Joe Lutkenhaus lab
PhD 2010
Next position: Washington University

Sarah Tague
B.A. Fine Art and B.A. Germanic Languages and Literature (Honors) University of Kansas
M.S. Microbiology University of Notre Dame
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Peter Smith lab
PhD 2011
Next position: postdoc in Smith lab at KUMC

Rachel Williams
B.A. in Microbiology, University of Missouri-Columbia
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
PhD 2009
Next position: Senior research scientist at MidAmerica Neuroscience Institute

Lindsey (Canham) Kent
BS in Biology, Truman State University
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
PhD 2010
Next position: Ohio State University

Martha Carletti
BS in Molecular Biology, William Jewel College
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
PhD 2009

Jennifer (Crane) Dennis
BA Biology and Chemistry, UMKC
MS Neuroscience, University of Arizona
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Paul Trainor lab
PhD 2009

Stephanie Fiedler
BA in Biochemistry, William Jewel College
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
MS 2008

Matt Goering
BS, Bethel College
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Jennifer Gerton lab
PhD 2011
Next position: Shawnee Mission Medical Center

Aaron J. Gottschalk
BS, Kansas State University
MS, Vaxjo Universitet, Vaxjo Sweden
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Conaway lab
PhD 2010
Next position: Stowers Institute

Jessica Ittner
BS, Biological Sciences, University of Missouri at Rolla

Kristina (Ollison) Bridges
BS, Biology, College of the Ozarks
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology
Wolfram Zückert lab
PhD 2012

Melinda Pence
BS Microbiology, University of Florida

Andy Ralya
BS, Chemistry, Southwest Missouri State University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Ken McCarson lab
Estrogen Modulation of Pain Signaling
PhD 2010
Next position: Mayo Clinic Translational Research Training Program

Scott Reisman
BS, Chemistry, Rockhurst University
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Curtis Klassen lab
PhD 2008

Jason Ross
BS, Fort Hays State University
BS, KUMC Allied Health (Clinical Lab Science)
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
PhD 2010

Claude Shelton, IV
BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Penn State University
Anatomy and Cell Biology
MS 2007

Shary N. Shelton
BS, Colorado State
MS, Neuroscience, University of Texas, Dallas
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics
Copple lab
PhD 2010

Alison Ting
BA in Microbiology, University of Kansas
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
PhD 2009

Sara Turk
MS, Sam Houston State University

Jessica (Vitello) Copeland
BS in Biological Sciences, University of Missouri at Rolla
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Jay Vivian lab
PhD 2011