Nicole Migotsky, PhD

Research Lab Specialist

BS and PhD from Washington University in St Louis

Expertise: Imaging (light and x-ray), biomechanics, mouse husbandry, making signs for lab

About me: I love cycling and running so I decided to pick up swimming to do triathlons. I have begun investing in bikes, but am always searching for more. 

What is your favorite thing about Ann Arbor: Very excited for the lack of humidity. Also I’m loving the Border 2 Border trail. 

Email: migotskn@med.umich.edu 

LeeAnn (Hold) Flowers

PhD student in Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan

BS in Biological Engineering from University of Idaho

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

Brandon Henry

Research assistant
MS4 at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

BS from Michigan State University

Desmond Harden

Research Gap Year
M4 at Howard University School of Medicine

BS from the University of Michigan
MS from Wayne State University 

Expertise: molecular biology

Email: desmondh@umich.edu 

Seung-Ho Bae

Research assistant
MS2 at the University of Michigan

BS from Johns Hopkins University

Email: sebae@med.umich.edu 

Tessa Phillips

Research assistant
MS2 at the University of Toledo School of Medicine

BS from University of Illinois

Email: ptessa@med.umich.edu 

Jenna Collins

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

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 

Breanna Campbell

SUGS
BS in Biomedical Engineering
Former UROP

Expertise: Tendon biomechanics, cell culture

About me: I am from Marysville, MI, about an hour and a half from Ann Arbor. Growing up I enjoyed exploring all of the nature attractions in Michigan, and I still love to hike, camp, and be outdoors in general. In my free time I also like to run and play ultimate frisbee.

Favorite thing about Ann Arbor: The Arb!

Email: brecam@umich.edu

Micah Johnson

FCVC Summer Undergraduate Researcher

Undergraduate student at UPenn

Charlie Mentzer

Current Undergraduate, Junior
BS in Biomedical Engineering

Expertise: CAD and 3D printing extraordinaire

Email: cmentz@umich.edu

Allison (Allie) Risha

Current Undergraduate, Sophomore
BS in Biomedical Engineering
UROP

Expertise: Tendon/Tissue imaging, Micro CT work  

About me: I am from a suburb outside of Los Angeles, I like to spend my time outdoors, playing the guitar, and watching movies with friends. I have become an even bigger football fan since coming to school here - you'll catch me at every game! Go Blue! 

Favorite thing about Ann Arbor: I love going for walks in the Arboretum and the great restaurants.  

Email: arisha@umich.edu 

Henry Yu

Current Undergraduate, Junior
BS in Movement Science

Expertise: Imaging and analysis

About me: I am originally born in New York City, but also lived in China for 6 years and moved to Long Island, NY where I graduated high school. In my free time, I like to workout, play spikeball and pickleball with friends when its nice outside, and watch the New York Knicks. Currently, I am into powerlifting but I grew up playing many sports! One interesting thing about me is that I learned to ride a unicycle during COVID shutdown. 

Favorite thing about Ann Arbor: My favorite thing about Ann Arbor has to be all the different restaurants there are to try and Saturday game days!

Email: hendog@umich.edu 

Kaitlyn Frey

Current Undergraduate, First year
BS in Biomedical Engineering

About me: I am from Pennsylvania. I love creating art, traveling, nature, cooking, and spending time with family and friends! 

Favorite thing about Ann Arbor: Exploring new cafes and restaurants, football, and school spirit!

Email: ktfrey@umich.edu 

Sydney Grossman

Current Undergraduate, First year