Principal
Investigator
Dr. Chi Keung Lam (usually goes by "Lam") is an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Delaware. He received his B.S. degree in Purdue University, and Ph.D degree in the University of Cincinnati under mentorship of Dr. Litsa Kranias. He later did his postdoctoral training in Dr. Joseph Wu lab at Stanford University. He is interested in understanding how calcium and stress signaling are regulated in the cardiovascular system. The ultimate research goal is to develop therapeutic strategies to target different types of cardiac diseases.
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RESEARCH aSSISTANT
Halley Wisner obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Psychology from Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she also played soccer. She has interests in learning about cellular mechanisms, how they relate to disease, and how we can use what we learn to manage and treat those diseases. Her hobbies include baking, hiking, running, and being a mom to her dog Charlie.
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Doctoral Student
Visnu Pritom Chowdhury is a MS student of Biological Sciences. He received his MBBS degree from the University of Dhaka, followed by an MSc in Biotechnology from BRAC University. He is interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying cardiomyopathies and learning the art of drug discovery. He loves music, drawing, calisthenics, and hanging out with friends when he has time.
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Richard Roberts is a PhD student of Biological Sciences. He obtained his bachelor's degree in biochemistry with a minor in philosophy from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. In his graduate studies, he aims to investigate molecular mechanisms underlying heart disease with the ultimate goal of developing therapeutics to help treat these conditions. In his free time he enjoys music and podcasts as well as skateboarding, football, hiking, camping, and traveling.
Sujoita Sen is a PhD student of Biological Sciences. She hails from the city of joy, Kolkata, India. She completed her masters in microbiology from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. For her grad studies, she is interested to study the molecular mechanisms of cardiac diseases and their links to other conditions, with the main aim to design effective therapeutics. Beyond research, she loves music, dance and literature.
undergrad Student
Cate Charette is an undergraduate student studying Molecular Biology and Genetics at the University of Delaware. She plans to attend graduate school to continue research after graduation. She is from Cape Cod, Massachusetts and enjoys playing sports, volunteering, and traveling.
Adam Hetzelson is a senior undergraduate student at the University of Delaware majoring in biology. He is from Lower Merion, PA. He loves playing and watching almost every sport in his free time.
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Chloe Ko is an undergraduate student majoring in biology with a minor in biochemistry at the University of Delaware. She is from Alexandria, Virginia, and enjoys being active. She plans to attend dental school after graduating. Her hobbies include cycling, dancing, and watching scary movies.
Stacy Rahaka Mahiga is an undergraduate student pursuing dual-degrees in Neuroscience and Interpersonal Communication. Born and raised in Kenya, Stacy immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 — a fortunate opportunity that allowed her to find her identity in STEM. Stacy’s favorite hobbies are mentoring the youth through a non-profit organization that she founded.
Dexter Matthews is a Biological Sciences Major in the Honors College at University of Delaware. He is excited to work in his first lab and is planning to go to medical school after graduation. He is from Montclair, NJ and enjoys puzzles, video games, his dogs, and the New York Giants.
Zach Miller is an undergraduate student majoring in Biological Sciences at the University of Delaware. Zach is from Shamong, NJ, and when he is home he works at his local nursing home. In his free time, he likes to play games with his friends and watch soccer.
Jamie Pottman is an undergraduate Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology major. She is from York, PA and is excited to be working in her first lab. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, thrifting, and listening to music.
Jack Renner is an undergraduate student majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Neuroscience, and hopes to attend medical school upon graduating. He is from Fairfax, VA, and his hobbies include going to the gym and listening to music. Additionally, he is a member of the University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit.
Julia Serjantova is an undergraduate student majoring in Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology in the Honors College. She is interested in the cellular mechanisms involved in cardiac disease and clinical applications. Some of her other extracurriculars and hobbies include playing piano, traveling, and being a servant leader at Christian Challenge at the University of Delaware.
Asim Trimzi is an undergraduate student at the University of Delaware majoring in biological sciences. He is interested in investigating the mechanisms of cardiac diseases and how we can use these insights to treat heart disease. Some of his hobbies include skiing, traveling, and listening to new music.
Sijie Yang is a senior undergraduate student majoring in Applied molecular biology and biotechnology at University of Delaware. He is planning to take his master degree after graduation. Sijie is from Shanghai, China. In his free time, he listens to music, plays badminton and travels.
FORMER MEMBER
Sharvari Apte (Undergrad 2021 - 2023) - UPenn Bioengineering MS student
Haiqi Chen (Undergrad 2022 - 2023) - Columbia Bio-technology MS student
Logan Hallee (Undergrad 2021 - 2022) - UD PhD student with Dr. Jason Gleghorn
Kate Henesey (Undergrad 2021) - UD MS student with Dr. Erica Selva
Callista Hofeling (Undergrad 2021 - 2022) - UD BS student in Medical Diagnostics
Daniel Lin (Undergrad 2021 - 2023) - Med student at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Migachelle Romano (Undergrad 2022 - 2023) - UD Biological Sciences BS Graduate with Academic Excellence Award
Sana Patil (Undergrad 2022 - 2023) - UD BS student in Human Physiology
Jacque Senour (Undergrad 2021) - UD BS student in Medical Diagnostics
Kaileigh Scott (Undergrad 2021 - 2022) - UD BS student in Biological Sciences
Liam Stiller (Undergrad 2022 - 2023) - UPenn research specialist with Dr. Pantelis Rompolas
Samantha Tarantino (Grad 2021) - UD Biological Sciences PSM graduate