Syeda Lamia 

PhD student in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan

Expertise: Optogenetic stimulation, animal procedures, transcriptomics, histology, data analysis

About me: I grew up in Bangladesh, a small country in South Asia and moved to the US to pursue a Ph.D. I love being outdoors, driving, visiting new places, and trying (eating!) different cuisines. I also love ggplot in R (can spend hours in it)!

What is your favorite thing about Ann Arbor? Long sunny days in summer

Email: snlamia@umich.edu

LeeAnn (Hold) Flowers

PhD student in Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan

NSF GRFP Recipient

Email: flowersl@umich.edu

Steph Steltzer

PhD student in Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan

BS Applied Mathematics in Biological Systems, University of Wisconsin - Madison

BS Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin – Madison

 Expertise: in vitro disease modeling using iPSCs, iPSC-derived RPE, neurons, and cardiomyocytes, microscopy, and assay development for HTS

About me: I am originally from Milwaukee, WI, but have also lived in the Boston area for quite a few years. I spent three years in the Bay Area at Tenaya Therapeutics on the Drug Discovery/Precision Medicine team, and I met my dog Bodie in San Francisco. When I’m not in the lab, I can be found trying to find the mountains with Bodie, skiing, or playing soccer with friends!

Email: ssteltz@med.umich.edu

Paige Cordts

Post-bac research technician
Lab Manager

B.S. Mechanical Engineering  from Michigan State University
B.S. Human Biology from Michigan State University

Expertise: mouse husbandry, biomechanics, animal procedures

About me: I'm an Ann Arbor native with an undergrad degree from Michigan State University, so I live in a house divided. Outside of the lab I enjoy walks with my dog, Lucy, playing D&D with friends, and soaking in the sun when it makes an appearance!

Favorite thing about Ann Arbor: Tea Haus!

Brandon Henry

Gap year lab technician
4th year medical student at Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine

B.S. Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience from Michigan State University

Expertise: Bone morphology analysis using multimodal imaging techniques specifically nano/micro-computed tomography

About me: I am originally from the Metro-Detroit area. I played 2 years of D1-AA Football at Colgate University before hanging up my cleats and finishing my undergraduate degree at Michigan State (Go green!). When I am not in lab or studying, you can find me trying out new restaurants, watching sports, working out, or catching up on some sleep lol

Favorite thing about Ann Arbor: Variety of restaurants and food options.

Email: brandhen@med.umich.edu

Tessa Phillips

Post-bac research technician
Current MS1 at the University of Toledo School of Medicine

Email: ptessa@med.umich.edu 

Jenna Collins

UROP student, junior

Current Undergraduate
BS in Microbiology, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Expertise: histology, RNA-related gene expression research (qPCR, tissue pulverization), statistical analysis 

About me: I am originally from Palm Springs, California - a lot different of a climate than Ann Arbor :)  In my free time, I love to go on walks around Ann Arbor, explore the Arb with friends, and Facetime my two adorable golden retrievers, Finley and Rusty! One interesting thing about me is that I have moved 10 times in my life, including to Japan! 

Favorite thing about Ann Arbor: My favorite thing about Ann Arbor are the restaurants. Whatever I am in the mood for, I know I will find in Ann Arbor (especially breakfast :)

Email: jenmcol@umich.edu 

Nicole (Nikki) Vergara

UROP student, sophomore

Current Undergraduate
BS in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

Expertise: cell culture, histology 

About me: I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I love hiking/backpacking and I also enjoy taking film photos whenever I travel. 

Favorite thing about Ann Arbor: The Kerrytown Farmer's Market 

Email: nvergara@umich.edu 

Baylee Carlisle

Sophomore

Current Undergraduate
BS in Biology, Health, and Society

About me: I am from Jackson, Michigan- just 40 minutes from A2. In my free time, I like to travel (especially to warm places), but if I am home, I will most likely be with my dog, Captain :)

Favorite thing about Ann Arbor: Game days!!

Email: carbay@umich.edu