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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590 Avenue 1743, Newark
GRADUATE Student
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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.
Sophia Shienvold is a PhD student from Biological Sciences. She earned her bachelor's degree in biology with minors in chemistry and Spanish from Moravian University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She is interested in studying how post-translational modifications affect aspects of heart disease, and how PTMs can be used to design therapeutics. Outside of research and the lab, she enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Praneeth Gokeda is a Master’s student in the Bioinformatics Data Science program at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the CBCB department. He is from India and completed my undergraduate degree in Biotechnology from GITAM University, Visakhapatnam. During my undergrad, he developed an interest in bioinformatics and Data Science and became fascinated by how these approaches can be applied to drug design. He aims to further explore these methods by working with real-world data to contribute to the drug discovery process. Apart from this, he enjoys playing sports, especially cricket & Badminton and staying fit by going to the gym.
undergrad Student
Joshua Adenusi-Prince is an undergraduate majoring in Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. He hopes to pursue a Masters in Medical Sciences. He is Originally from Brooklyn, NY but moved to Delaware and his hobbies include playing the piano, guitar, and listening to music.
John Calamia is an undergraduate student studying Biological Sciences who hopes to attend medical school after graduation. He is from Jackson, NJ and enjoys going to gym, hanging out with his friends, and snowboarding.
Wilhelm Reinbold is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences and is part of the Medical Scholars Program. He hopes to attend medical school when he graduates. He is from Cambridge, Maryland, and enjoys playing basketball with his friends, trying new foods, and going to the gym.
Brianna Walters is an undergraduate student majoring in Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology with minors in Neuroscience and Forensic Science. I will be continuing my education at the University of Delaware to earn my Master’s degree in Medical Sciences. I am from Long Island, New York, and enjoy reading books, being outdoors, and trying new things.
Sienna White is an undergraduate student majoring in Biological Sciences BS with a minor in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies. She is from Northern Virginia and hopes to eventually earn her PhD. In her free time she is an assistant youth rowing coach and enjoys reading.
Cynthia Zhang is a an Honors undergraduate majoring in Neuroscience on the pre-med track. She is from Hockessin, Delaware and excited to be working in her first lab. In her free time, she loves to stay active, hang out with friends, and listen to music. She is also involved in the University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit, Lori's Hands, and Project Sunshine.
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
Sana Patil (Undergrad 2022 - 2023) - UD BS student in Human Physiology
Adam Hetzelson (Undergrad 2021 - 2024) - Thomas Jefferson PhD student
Zachary Miller (Undergrad 2022 - 2024) - Med student at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Migachelle Romano (Undergrad 2022 - 2023) - UD Biological Sciences BS Graduate with Academic Excellence Award
Kaileigh Scott (Undergrad 2021 - 2022) - UD BS student in Biological Sciences
Jacque Senour (Undergrad 2021) - UD BS student in Medical Diagnostics
Julia Serjantova (Undergrad 2023- 2024) - UD BS student in Medical Diagnostics
Liam Stiller (Undergrad 2022 - 2023) - UPenn research specialist with Dr. Pantelis Rompolas
Sijie Yang (Undergrad 2023 - 2024) - Johns Hopkins MS student
Cate Charette (Undergrad 2023 - 2025) - UD BS student in Biological Sciences
Chloe Ko (Undergrad 2023 - 2025) - UD BS grad in Biological Sciences
Dexter Matthews (Undergrad 2023 - 2025) - UD BS grad in Biological Sciences (Honors College)
Jamie Pottman (Undergrad 2022 - 2025) - Postbac at NIH
Kaitlyn Warner (Undergrad 2024 - 2025) - UD BS student in Medical Diagnostics
Jack Renner (Undergrad 2023 - 2025) - UD BS student in Biological Sciences
Visnu Chowdhury (MS Grad 2021 - 2024) - UD PhD student with Dr. Andre Tavares
Samantha Tarantino (Grad 2021) - UD Biological Sciences PSM graduate
Hailey Echols (2021 - 2026) - Lab manager