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 PhD 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.
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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.
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undergrad Student
Adam Hetzelson is a junior 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.
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.
Sana Patil is an undergraduate student studying Biomedical Engineering at the University of Delaware with plans to attend medical school upon graduating. She is from Wilmington, Delaware, and her hobbies include dancing, upcycling clothes, and baking.
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.
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.
FORMER MEMBER
Sharvari Apte (Undergrad 2021 - 2023) - Current UPenn Bioengineering MS student
Haiqi Chen (Undergrad 2022 - 2023) - Current Columbia Bio-technology MS student
Logan Hallee (Undergrad 2021 - 2022) - Current UD PhD student with Dr. Jason Gleghorn
Kate Henesey (Undergrad 2021) - Current UD MS student with Dr. Erica Selva
Callista Hofeling (Undergrad 2021 - 2022) - Current UD BS student in Medical Diagnostics
Daniel Lin (Undergrad 2021 - 2023) - Current med student at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Migachelle Romano (Undergrad 2022 - 2023) - UD Biological Sciences BS Graduate with Academic Excellence Award
Jacque Senour (Undergrad 2021) - Current UD BS student in Medical Diagnostics
Kaileigh Scott (Undergrad 2021 - 2022) - Current UD BS student in Biological Sciences
Liam Stiller (Undergrad 2022 - 2023) - Current UPenn research specialist with Dr. Pantelis Rompolas
Samantha Tarantino (Grad 2021) - Graduated with UD Biological Sciences PSM degree