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Noelia Lander, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

Department of Biological Sciences

University of Cincinnati

318 College Dr

422QD Rieveschl Hall

Cincinnati, OH 45221

Phone: (513) 556-9798

Email: landernm@ucmail.ud.edu

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Miguel A. Chiurillo, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor – Research

Department of Biological Sciences

University of Cincinnati

318 College Dr

422QD Rieveschl Hall

Cincinnati, OH 45221

Phone: (513) 556-9758

Email: chiurima@ucmail.uc.edu

Graduate students

Milad Ahmed

I am a PhD student in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. Growing up in Sylhet, Bangladesh, I have pursued my Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, and Master of Science in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (Animal and Fish Biotechnology) from Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh. I want to explore the state-of-the-art molecular approaches to combat infectious parasitic diseases. In my spare time I enjoy visiting new places, movies, music, and cricket.

Josh Carlson

I am a master’s student in the lab. My research primarily focuses on the cAMP signaling pathway in Trypanosoma cruzi, using molecular biology techniques such as CRISPR/Cas9 to knock out specific genes and use reverse genetics in order to learn their specific function and role in signal transduction pathways of this parasite. I received my undergraduate education at The Ohio State University in biology and love hiking with my dog, camping, and fishing.

Asima Das

I am a PhD student in the Lander Lab at University of Cincinnati. I have completed my Master’s in Plant Biology from Christ University, India, studying plant secondary metabolites. Subsequently, I worked at the Institute of Microbial Technology on anti-microbial peptides. I have always been interested in working in the field of infectious diseases. I want to study T. cruzi proteins that are potential drug targets for antiparasitic interventions, and therefore contribute towards the path to finding a cure for Chagas disease. In my free time I love exploring various Indian classical dance forms and sometimes cooking too.

Staff

Emma Edgar

I am the current lab technician here at Lander Lab! I graduated with my bachelors in biology at the University of Cincinnati in the Spring of 2022. I have a great interest in laboratory research, and I’m passionate about cell biology and microbiology. I am developing a curiosity towards molecular parasitology and look forward to learning more from this lab. I am in the process of applying for graduate school and plan to have a career in cell biology. I enjoy cooking, spending time with friends and family, traveling and meeting new people!

Undergraduate students

Sofia Stitz

I am a dual degree biology and ballet student with a pre-medicine certificate at the University of Cincinnati. I plan to attend medical school after graduation, in hopes of pursuing a career in orthopedic sports medicine focusing on dancers. As someone who has always been captivated by the biological processes of life, research allows me to pursue these interests and continuously expand my knowledge in new areas. Constantly striving for uncovering new truths in biology is fascinating to me, and it all begins at the DNA of an organism! Aside from my studies, I enjoy Pilates and baking!

Aqsa Raja

I am a fourth-year majoring in Biological Sciences at UC. I consider biology a fascinating subject as it expounds the living world around us, most of which is “invisible” or minuscule yet incredibly important. Conducting research allows me to peek into the unseen world and answer principal questions. Aside from my studies, I enjoy playing car-racing games and creating websites for independent creative endeavors.

Jessica Huckleberry

I am a senior cell and molecular biology major at UC. I am also pursuing a minor of public health and plan to go to grad school for epidemiology. I love to discover new and interesting diseases and their biological processes and pathways. When I am not studying for classes on campus, you can find me hanging out with my friends and cooking.