Meet the Team

Apoorva is a graduate student in the Neuroscience PhD program. She received her BS in Biochemistry from University of Delhi, India. She is currently in the Kepecs lab, working on building a tool to measure coordinated activity across multiple brain areas as well as studying value-based decision making in rodents. She also asks questions related to inferential reasoning in rats by having them solve mazes. Apoorva has experience in editing abstracts, manuscripts, grants, articles targeted to a lay audience, building narratives with data, designing figures, and conducting InPrint workshops on science communication.

Areas of expertise: Biochemistry & Biophysics · Cell Biology · Immunology · Molecular Biology · Neuroscience · Scientific Schema Design

Wafaa is a graduate student in the Immunology program holding a BS in Biochemistry from Beirut Arab University and an MS in Immunology and Microbiology from the American University of Beirut. Her research focuses on understanding B cell responses to emerging viral pathogens. Deeply passionate about science communication, she is thrilled to contribute to the InPrint scientific editing team and help make complex research more accessible and impactful.

Areas of expertise: Biochemistry · Immunology · Microbiology

Lawrence is a PhD student in the Biomedical Engineering program. He earned his undergraduate degree in Information and Communication Engineering from Covenant University, Nigeria. His current research focuses on developing adaptive, sensor-based systems for tracking injury progression, evaluating treatment strategies, and enabling early diagnosis of neurodegenerative conditions. Lawrence is passionate about clear scientific communication and is eager to provide insightful feedback and editing services on all types of scientific writing through InPrint.

Areas of expertise: Biomedical Engineering · Sensor/Wearable Technology · IoT · Network Engineering

Lili is an MD/PhD student in the Neuroscience program. She received her bacherlor’s degree in Biology from Case Western Reserve University in 2018. Her current research in Dr. Aaron DiAntonio’s lab focuses on neuronal metabolism and axon resilience factors. She has experience writing and editing manuscripts, review articles, internship and fellowship applications, and textbook chapters.

Areas of expertise: Cell Biology · Genetics · Molecular Biology · Neuroscience

Emma is a first-year graduate student in the Molecular Cell Biology Program. She received her BS from the University of Miami in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and previously studied mitochondrial OXPHOS protein complex biogenesis and function in the lab of Dr. Flavia Fontanesi. Emma enjoys assisting others in their communication of science and has experience writing and editing scientific manuscripts, review articles, and presentations.

Areas of expertise: Biochemistry & Biophysics · Cancer Biology ·  Cell Biology · Genetics · Molecular Biology

Jesús is an MD/PhD student in the Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis program. He received degrees in Microbiology and Neuroscience from Indiana University in 2018. His current research in the lab of Scott Hultgren focuses on genetic mechanisms in uropathogenic E. coli that underlie urinary tract infections. He has experience designing graphical abstracts and scientific schema and would be happy to assist with all forms of scientific graphic design!

Areas of expertise: Genetics · Microbiology · Molecular Biology · Scientific Schema Design

Sarah is a postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Petra Levin. She received her PhD from Texas A&M University, where she studied the physiological roles of ion channels in bacteria. Sarah’s current research focuses on understanding how environmental factors, such as pH, impact cell morphology and antibiotic response in pathogens.  She has experience writing and editing grants, manuscripts, and science communication articles.

Areas of expertise:  Microbiology · Molecular Biology · Microbial Physiology

Sam is a first-year graduate student in the Neurosciences program. She received her B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Notre Dame, where she studied retinal regeneration in zebrafish. Her research interests broadly include development, neuroplasticity, and regeneration. She has experience writing and editing personal statements, fellowship applications, and abstracts.

Areas of expertise: Cell Biology · Genetics · Molecular Biology · Neuroscience

Meagan is an Immunology PhD student in the laboratory of Dr. Christina Stallings. She is interested in host pathogenesis and how the immune system is remodeled following infection. Her current research focuses on the innate host response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. She is passionate about conveying scientific discovery to the general public through written and verbal communication.

Areas of expertise: Immunology · Microbiology

Daphne is a graduate student in the Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis program. She is currently a first-year student doing rotations, but her primary research interests lie in microbial pathogenesis. Daphne has a strong interest in science communication and writing.

Areas of expertise: Immunology · Microbiology

Ben is an MD/PhD student in the Neuroscience program. His research in the lab of Dr. Timothy Miller focuses on the regulation of transcription and translation in neurological diseases. He has experience in writing and editing manuscripts, abstracts, and fellowship applications.

Areas of expertise: Molecular Biology · Neuroscience

Mahal is a PhD student in the Evolution, Ecology & Population Biology program. She works in the lab of Dr. Rachel Penczykowski, where she studies (1) how urbanization alters soil abiotic and biotic properties and (2) the consequences of these altered properties on plant communities. She received her BS in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from Agnes Scott College. Her undergraduate research was in the lab of Dr. Jaap de Roode at Emory University, where she studied how host diet may impact both the gut microbiome and parasitic resistance of monarch butterflies. Mahal is eager to provide feedback on all types of scientific communication.

Areas of expertise: Ecology & Evolution · Microbiology  · Soil Science

Ryan is a graduate student in the Dev Bio program. He received his BS and MS from Johns Hopkins University in 2023. His research interests broadly encompass cell fate decisions and intracellular crosstalk. He has experience in writing and editing manuscripts, abstracts, and cover letters. He is eager to help his peers at any stage in the writing process!

Areas of expertise: Biomedical Engineering · Cancer Biology · Computational Biology · Immunology · Nanomedicine

Changfeng is a graduate student in the Molecular Cell Biology program. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Peking University, where he worked on DNA repair pathways under the mentorship of Dr. Jiadong Wang. Currently, in Dr. Benjamin Humphreys’ lab, his research focuses on the lineage and functional analysis of specific proximal tubule cell states in the kidney. His research interests also extend to cancer immunology and genetics. Changfeng has experience in writing and editing book chapters and editorials. He also has some experience in editing and reviewing manuscripts and designing figures.

Areas of expertise: Cancer Biology · Cell Biology · Immunology · Molecular Biology · Kidney Biology · Developmental Biology

Eric is a Plant and Microbial Biosciences PhD candidate in the lab or Dr. Arpita Bose, where he investigates iron-oxidizing bacteria and their role in ancient Earth ecosystems, as well as applications toward bio-commodity production. He earned his BS in Biology at Allegheny College, followed by a two-year stint as a Research Associate in the lab of Dr. Michael Morowitz at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Eric enjoys reading, writing, and providing feedback on everything from manuscripts to articles for mainstream publications.

Areas of expertise: Molecular Biology · Plant Biology

Anna is a graduate student in Gautam Dantas’ lab studying development of the infant gut microbiome and how commensal bacteria influence Clostridioides difficile pathogenesis. Her previous research focused on using protein crystallography to investigate how Bacteroides and other gut commensals degrade dietary fibers. Anna enjoys helping others communicate their research and has experience writing and editing grants, fellowship applications, and manuscripts.

Areas of expertise: Biochemistry & Biophysics · Computational Biology · Microbiology · Molecular Biology

Clarice is a postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Bruce Carlson. She earned her PhD at Johns Hopkins University, where she studied the adaptive behaviors of echolocating bats during sensory disruption. Clarice’s current research focuses on a different active sensing animal, the weakly electric fish. She studies social dynamics in complex and noisy environments. She has experience writing and editing manuscripts, book chapters, and grant applications.

Areas of expertise: Ecology & Evolution · Neuroscience · Psychological & Brain Sciences

Hailee is a graduate student in the Clinical Research Management program, with a current research focus on Parkinson’s disease and dementia. She has experience in writing and editing a range of materials, including research manuscripts, literature reviews, and creative works. She is particularly interested in the intersection of clinical research and neurodegenerative disease, with the goal of contributing to more effective, patient-centered treatments.

Areas of expertise: Neuroscience · Public Health · Research & Development · Presentations

Bria is a PhD student in the Molecular Microbiology and Molecular Pathogenesis program. She works in the lab of Dr. Deborah Lenschow, where she studies how type I interferon signaling on stromal cells alters Chikungunya virus pathogenesis. She received her BA in Biology from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. Thereafter, Bria worked as a research technician at WashU where her focus was on validating gene hits from CRISPR Cas9 screens related to murine Norovirus infection. Bria is eager to assist others in improving their scientific writing and figure designs.

Areas of expertise: Microbiology · Immunology · Virology · Molecular Biology

Ally is a PhD student in the Neurosciences program. She received her bachelor’s degree from WashU in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology. She is interested in using fMRI to investigate large-scale functional brain networks and how individual differences in organization relate to behavior. Ally is eager to help others communicate their work and has experience editing manuscripts, abstracts, and personal statements.

Areas of expertise: Neuroscience · Psychology

Aidan is a graduate student in the Neuroscience PhD program. After receiving her B.S. from Northeastern University, she worked in the lab of Dr. Jamie Maguire at Tufts University studying hormonal control of stress and fear. At WashU, she is studying the role of endogenous peptides in opioid addiction in the lab of Dr. Ream Al-Hasani. Outside of lab, she enjoys reading and yoga, preferably in Forest Park.

Areas of expertise: Molecular Biology · Neuroscience

Chenyu is a second-year graduate student in the Molecular Genetics and Genomics program. Her current research focuses on post-transcriptional regulation in T cells.  She has a strong interest in science communication and writing.

Areas of expertise: Genetics · Immunology

Caroline is a postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Dave Pagliarini. She earned her PhD from LMU in Munich, Germany, where she studied mitochondrial diversity in proteome and function across various brain cell types. Caroline’s current research focuses on exploring mitochondrial fine-tunings at the synapse by applying biochemical tools and mass spectrometry. She enjoys editing and science communication in both graphical and written forms. Caroline looks forward to advancing others in their research and communication skills.

Areas of expertise: Cell Biology · Molecular Biology · Neuroscience · Microscopy · Mass Spectrometry

Joey is a graduate student in the Chemistry PhD program. He graduated with a BS in Biochemistry from the University of Missouri – Columbia (Mizzou) and worked as a research technician before starting as a student in the lab of Dr. Meredith Jackrel. In the Jackrel lab, Joey studies the intersection between genetic drivers of neurodegenerative disease, aggregation prone proteins, and novel chaperone protein therapeutics. Joey is a recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP). He is passionate about all forms of communication and aims to make science accessible to everyone.

Areas of expertise: Biochemistry & Biophysics · Cell Biology · Molecular Biology · Neuroscience · Neurodegenerative Disease · Protein Engineering

Jackie is a graduate student in the Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology program. She completed a dual-degree program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she received a BA in Spanish and BS in Biochemistry. Her thesis research in Dr. Farshid Guilak’s lab focuses on studying chondrocyte mechanobiology in the context of osteoarthritis. She is experienced and enjoys editing personal statements, manuscripts, and abstracts.

Areas of expertise: Biochemistry & Biophysics · Biomedical Engineering · Cell Biology · Molecular Biology

Gray is a postdoctoral research associate in the Center for Clinical Pharmacology, working with Dr. Ream Al-Hasani. He earned his PhD in Pharmacology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after earning a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Missouri. Gray has expertise in the areas of neuroscience and pharmacology and has experience in writing research articles, review articles, and grants. He also has experience in preparing figures and abstracts for publication as well as posters and slide decks for presentations at conferences.

Areas of expertise: Neuroscience · Pharmacology

Megan is a graduate student in the DRSCB PhD program. She graduated with her BS in biology from Truman State University in 2018, then worked as a research technician in Dr. Helen McNeill’s lab for three years. In the McNeill lab, Megan studied how Fat cadherins regulate tissue growth and patterning in Drosophila. She now investigates the role and regulation of neural crest transcription factors in melanoma in the lab of Dr. Charles Kaufman. Outside of the lab, Megan loves live music, baking, and playing with her two dogs. She is enthusiastic about science communication and excited to provide editing services through InPrint.

Areas of expertise: Cancer Biology ·  Cell Biology · Genetics · Molecular Biology · Developmental Biology

Victoria is a postdoc in the Department of Molecular Microbiology with a background in applied biological research spanning environmental and public health, immunology, and vaccine development. She is passionate about making science accessible and relevant through inclusive storytelling, education, and cross-sector collaboration. With experience in both lab and field settings, she works at the intersection of science, sustainability, and public health to foster meaningful connections between research and the real world.

Areas of expertise: Cancer Biology · Cell Biology · Genetics · Immunology · Microbiology · Public Health · Scientific Schema Design · Ecotoxicology · Developmental Biology

Olivia is a rotating graduate student in the Plant and Microbial Biosciences program. She received her BS from Cornell University, where she studied molecular interactions involved in insect-vectored plant disease transmission. Her research interests include plant and microbial molecular responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Olivia has experience in editing grant proposals, reviews, and manuscripts and is eager to assist in the scientific communication process.

Areas of expertise: Microbiology · Molecular Biology · Plant Biology

Shantal is a first-year graduate student in the Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program (MMMP), who joined the Rosen lab. Her research interests include host-pathogen interactions and bacterial pathogenesis. During her undergraduate years, she worked in her university’s writing center, editing papers from various disciplines. She is passionate about scientific communication and helping others with their writing.

Areas of expertise: Microbiology · Molecular Biology

Zainab is a graduate student in the Biomedical Engineering department. Her research is centered around using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) as models to understand the underlying processes contributing to cartilage diseases. She enjoys scientific communication and looks forward to editing manuscripts across different fields!

Areas of expertise: Biomedical Engineering · Cell Biology · Molecular Biology

Darcy is a PhD student in the Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology Program. She received her BA from Franklin & Marshall College. She is interested in utilizing biochemistry and structural biology to study viruses and design vaccines.

Areas of expertise: Biochemistry & Biophysics · Microbiology · Molecular Biology

Jessica is a Molecular Genetics and Genomics graduate student in the lab of Dr. Ting Wang in the Department of Genetics. In the Wang lab, she focuses on understanding how transposable elements modulate gene regulatory networks during human development. Jessica has experience writing and editing conference abstracts/posters, personal statements, and fellowships. She enjoys empowering and equipping her fellow scientists in their communication.

Areas of expertise: Genetics · Molecular Biology · Computational Biology

Ena is a graduate student in the Molecular Genetics and Genomics program. She is currently doing her first rotation in the lab of Dr. Priyanka Verma. Ena’s research interests include DNA repair in cancer and the role of immune system in neurodegenerative diseases.

Areas of expertise: Cancer Biology · Genetics · Immunology · Neuroscience

Skyler is a graduate student in the Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis program. She is currently in the lab of Dr. Christina Stallings where she researches the innate immune responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and proteins involved in myeloid cell development. She is very passionate about scientific communication to the public and has experience writing and editing manuscripts and grant applications.

Areas of expertise: Cell Biology · Immunology · Microbiology · Molecular Biology

Eylül is a PhD student in the Molecular Genetics and Genomics program. She is currently in the process of picking her thesis lab. Her undergraduate research in the Djuranovic Lab focused on protein synthesis optimization through early-elongation codon alterations. Outside of lab, Eylül enjoys hammocking in Forest Park, scootering around, and baking Turkish treats.

Areas of expertise: Cell Biology · Genetics · Microbiology · Molecular Biology · Scientific Schema Design

Drake is a postdoctoral researcher in Andrea Soranno’s lab, where he employs single-molecule techniques to investigate protein conformations and dynamics during bacterial transcription. He earned his PhD at Washington University in Eric Galburt’s lab, where he studied the kinetics of gene regulation in mycobacteria. Drake has extensive experience in scientific writing and editing, including publications such as reviews, book chapters, methods papers, and teaching protocols/evaluations, as well as in preparing grants, fellowship applications, and personal statements.

Areas of expertise: Biochemistry & Biophysics · Genetics · Microbiology

Jungeun is a 1^st year graduate student in the Molecular Genetics and Genomics program. She received her BS and MS in biology and biomedical sciences from Korea University. During her master’s degree, she studied the genetic mechanisms of fear learning and memory at a single-cell and spatial transcriptomics level. Her current research interest lies in investigating the mechanisms of gene regulation, particularly within the brain. Jungeun has experience in writing and editing manuscripts, conference abstracts, and posters.

Areas of expertise: Computational Biology · Genetics · Molecular Biology · Neuroscience

Abhi is an Instructor in Dr. Celeste Karch’s laboratory in the Department of Psychiatry. During her PhD, Abhi elucidated the regulatory role of cytokine signaling pathways in the function of lipid antigen presenting molecule CD1d and restricted innate lymphocytes, Natural Killer T (NKT) cells. For her postdoctoral work, Abhi chose to work in neuroimmunology, whereby her initial work was focused at understanding mechanisms involved in CD4+ T cell-mediated motor neuron survival in peripheral nerve injury and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Thereafter, Abhi carried out preclinical testing of antisense oligonucleotides against α2-Na+/K+ ATPase, which is upregulated in astrocytes and contributes to non-cell autonomous neurodegeneration in ALS. Her current work aims to understand TREM2 signaling in neurodegenerative diseases in human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-differentiated microglial cells. She has experience in different forms of scientific writing including grants, manuscripts, review articles and is an ad-hoc reviewer for multiple journals.

Areas of expertise: Immunology · Neuroscience

Abby is a graduate student in the Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis program. Her research in Dr. David Sibley’s lab focuses on the genetic and molecular characterization of the life cycle of the protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium. She loves working with researchers to design graphical abstracts and scientific schema!

Areas of expertise: Computational Biology · Ecology & Evolution · Genetics · Immunology · Microbiology · Public Health · Scientific Schema Design

Vivian is a postdoctorate researcher in the lab of Dr. Joseph Jez, focusing on the structural studies of important metabolic plant proteins (from clover, A. thaliana etc.). She received a PhD in Plant and Microbial Biosciences from Washington University in St. Louis, and a BA in Biochemistry and Russian Literature from the University of Pennsylvania. She has experience writing manuscripts and review articles, as well as editing chapters in scientific encyclopedias and editing manuscripts as a science writing instructor.

Areas of expertise: Biochemistry & Biophysics · Microbiology · Molecular Biology · Plant Biology

Sri is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr Katherine Schwetye’s laboratory. Department of Pathology and Immunology. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Gothenburg, where he investigated amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaque pathology in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) using advanced imaging techniques, including mass spectrometry imaging and hyperspectral microscopy. His current research focuses on Aβ deposition in AD and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy. With six years of prior experience in the pharma industry in India, Sri combines scientific rigor with strong skills in research communication and graphical presentation design.

Areas of expertise: Immunology · Neuroscience · Scientific Schema Design

Alyssa is a PhD student in the Neurosciences program. She earned degrees in Biology and Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2019. Her current research focuses on understanding the organization of networks within individual human brains using fMRI techniques and understanding how these networks may be altered in psychiatric illness. Alyssa has experience writing and editing manuscripts, conference abstracts, and grant applications.

Areas of expertise: Neuroscience · Scientific Schema Design

Cecilia is a graduate student in biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology. She received a BS in biochemistry with a concentration in neuroscience from the University of Notre Dame. For her undergraduate thesis, Cecilia worked on developing a method for screening the changes in the RNA sequence specificity of RNA-binding proteins when they are targeted by covalent ligands.

Areas of expertise: Biochemistry & Biophysics · Molecular Biology · Neuroscience

Zefan (Vivien) is a graduate student in the Molecular Cell Biology PhD program. She received her BS in Biological Science from Peking University, Beijing, China, where she used to work in plant biology and molecular cell biology. She is currently in the Jin lab affiliated to the Department of Genetics. Her thesis project involves computational analysis of whole genome sequencing in idiopathic peripheral neuropathy.

Areas of expertise: Computational Biology · Genetics · Molecular Biology · Plant Biology

Tania is a PhD candidate in the Neurosciences program in the lab of Dr. Jose Moron-Concepcion studying sex differences in the role of AMPAR auxiliary protein CNIH3 in opioid-seeking. Tania is originally from Chile and fluent in Spanish. She has experience in editing manuscripts, grants, fellowship proposals, and presentations.

Areas of expertise: Neuroscience · Molecular Biology · Scientific Schema Design

Ju Heon is a postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Ting Wang. He received his BS in Biological Sciences and Industrial Engineering at KAIST and worked as a software engineer for three years. Currently, he is studying epigenetic perturbation of transposable elements as a means to induce tumor antigens in glioblastoma stem cells and lung cancer cells.

Areas of expertise: Genetics · Genomics · Cancer Biology · Computational Biology · Immunology

Ana is a postdoc research associate in Dr Julie Schwarz’s lab in the Radiation Oncology department. She received her PhD in Genetics and Molecular Biology at the University of Campinas (Unicamp) in Brazil. Her interest and field of work has always been cancer research. Since the beginning of her scientific career, she has improved her knowledge and skills in cancer biology, while hoping to contribute to the scientific and medical community as much as possible, with the goal of improving patient’s health and wellbeing. She has a passion for creative and scientific writing and is excited to be part of the InPrint scientific editing team.

Areas of expertise: Cancer Biology · Cell Biology · Genetics · Immunology · Molecular Biology

Hung is a PhD student in Cancer Biology at Washington University in St. Louis. He has obtained a PharmD degree and master’s in Biotechnology. His current thesis work focuses on understanding the roles of RNA methylation in colorectal cancer progression. Hung enjoys working in science communication, specifically writing and editing science documents.

Areas of expertise: Biochemistry & Biophysics · Cancer Biology · Cell Biology · Genetics · Immunology · Molecular Biology

Bailey is an Instructor in the Department of Surgery, Public Health Sciences. Bailey’s research group studies the joint effects of environmental and genetic factors on cancer risk and outcomes. The goal of her research is to discover the mechanisms of cancer development and inform cancer prevention and therapeutic strategies. Her current interests are focused on understanding the ways in which workplace exposures are biologically embodied and result in aggressive breast cancer subtypes. Thus, her research spans methods from genetic epidemiology, molecular biology, occupational health, and community-engaged research.

Areas of expertise: Cancer Biology · Genetics · Molecular Biology · Public Health