Undergraduate Research Community

Karthik Arora

• Senior, Neuroscience
• Hi! My honors thesis topic is phonological overlap effects on auditory word recognition. Fun fact about me-I love chess.

Zeal Dobariya

• Senior, Cell and Molecular Biology
• Hello! My research is about how cisplatin-based chemotherapy affects chronic kidney disease. My favorite pizza topping is pineapple.

Grace Neiswender

• Senior, Cell and Molecular Biology
• I am excited to share the unique opportunity AU offers undergraduates to start research early and to be the bridge that helps them get there.
• My research is investigating the role of the motor protein, BICD2, in neuromuscular disease. Fun Fact: This is my third year as a CURS Ambassador!

Jasmine Baidoo

• Senior, Cell and Molecular Biology
• Hello! My name is Jasmine Baidoo, and I am a senior majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology. In my lab, I am researching how changes in the proteins that organize genes can be used to treat diffuse white matter injuries in the brain of preterm infants. A fun fact about me is that I can play the clarinet.

Adam Chadli

• Senior, Accounting
• Hello! My honors thesis focuses on the characterization of a new mouse model to better understand oncolytic virotherapy on glioblastoma. Fun Fact: I love to train and compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Diana Mejia

• Junior, Biology
• Hi everyone! After working in research for a couple of semesters, I have grown to love it! My current project dives into the mechanism that connects senescent cells with age-driven periodontal disease (bone loss)! Besides working in research, I enjoy listening to music and reading.

Alexis Mazique

• Junior, Biology
• Hello! I'm a junior majoring in Biology. My research focuses on identifying the most effective treatments for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome by gathering insights from both medical professionals and patients. Fun fact: I used to play three instruments!

Ant Jones

• Junior, Cell and Molecular Biology
• Hey, how's it goin'? I'm Ant! I had a rather untraditional start in research (ask me how) and have found many parts of myself that I never imagined I'd discover. My research involves the spatial and temporal identification and analysis of a mutation for knockdown resistance (KDR) in
• tiger mosquitos
• in the CSRA. One fun fact about me is I have a pretty sizeable taxidermy collection!

Angelina Martinez

• Sophomore, Neuroscience
• Hello! I'm a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology with a goal to inspire others to participate in research and try something new! I'm currently working on a research project investigating the effects of phonological overlap on auditory word recognition. One fun fact about me is that I love musical theatre and have been in over 10 shows.