Current Students

Hometown: Stratford, NJ
Undergraduate Institution:Saint Joseph's University
Undergraduate Degree:Biology and English
Career Goal: Most likely, I'll be finding a Ph.D. program that fits my interests. Specifically, I'll be looking for programs abroad.
Research Interests: My ongoing relationship with my own sleep deprivation has contributed greatly to my research interests. My focus is primarily on sleep physiology, biological pathways impacted by sleep deprivation, and means of recovering from that stress.
Research Mentor: Matthew Nelson, Ph.D.

Hometown: Medford Lakes, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Gettysburg College
Undergraduate Degree: Environmental Studies and Art Studio
Career Goal: Pursue a Ph.D. to become a marine research biologist with an emphasis on conservation and species management.
Research Interests: Sea turtled, freshwater turtle biology, animal behavior, marine and freshwater conservation
Research Mentor: Scott McRobert, Ph.D.

Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Saint Joseph's University
Undergraduate Degree: Biology
Career Goal: Medical school
Research Interests: Neurobiology
Research Mentor: Jennifer Tudor, Ph.D.

Hometown: Downingtown, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Lebanon Valley College
Undergraduate Degree: Biology
Research Interests: Neurobiology
Research Mentor: Scott McRobert, Ph.D.

Hometown: Rochester, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Binghamton University
Undergraduate Degree: Biology
Career Goal: Teaching, obtaining a Ph.D. and applying myself to the medical field
Research Interests: Neurobiology, genetics, organismic
Research Mentor: Jennifer Tudor, Ph.D.

Hometown: Hatboro, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Saint Joseph's University
Undergraduate Degree: Biology
Research Interests: Animal behavior, genetics, microscopy
Research Description: Determining and understanding the roles of neuropeptides in regulating sleep in C. elegans
Research Mentor: Matthew Nelson, Ph.D.

Hometown: Downingtown, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Saint Joseph's University
Undergraduate Degree: Biology
Career Goal: Something that combines my interests in education and animal behavior
Research Interests: Animal behavior, Learning
Research Mentor: Scott McRobert, Ph.D.

Hometown: Trumbull, CT
Undergraduate Institution: University of Connecticut
Undergraduate Degree: Molecular and Cell Biology
Career Goal: Something that combines my interests in education and animal behavior
Research Interests: Microbiology, genetics
Research Mentor: Catalina Arango, Ph.D.

Hometown: Chester Springs, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Saint Joseph's University
Undergraduate Degree: Biology
Career Goal: Job within biology industry, doing research
Research Interests: Cell biology
Research Topic: The Role of Actin Dynamics in Pigment Granule Motility in Fish RPE Cells
Research Mentor: King Smith, Ph.D.

Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Undergraduate Institution: West Chester University
Undergraduate Degree: Cell and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Work for R&D Pharmaceutical Company
Research Mentor: Jennifer Tudor, Ph.D.

Hometown: Spring Valley, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Saint Joseph's University
Undergraduate Degree: Biology
Career Goal: Research
Research Interests: Study of disease
Research Description: Studying infection by the fungus, ustilago maydis
Research Mentor: Karen Snetselaar, Ph.D.

Hometown: Ottawa, Canada
Undergraduate Institution: Carleton University
Undergraduate Degree: Neuroscience and Biology
Career Goal: Learn more about the brain
Research Interests: Neuroscience of consciousness, factors that affect memory, the use of hallucinogens in treating depression and anxiety
Research Mentor: Matthew Nelson, Ph.D.

Hometown: Bridgeport, CT
Undergraduate Institution: University of Connecticut
Undergraduate Degree: Molecular and Cell Biology
Career Goal: Medical school
Research Interests: Microbiology and stem cells
Research Mentor: Catalina Arango, Ph.D.

Hometown: Bordentown, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Saint Joseph's University
Undergraduate Degree: Biology
Career Goal: I plan to work in the industry at a biotechnology company after graduating.
Research Interests: Neurobiology and environmental biology
Research Mentor: Jennifer Tudor, Ph.D.

Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Waynesburg University
Undergraduate Degree: Marine Biology
Career Goal: I hope to apply for Ph.D. programs, and continue work with ecology and conservation work for endangered species within the herpetology community.
Research Interests: To work with ecology and conservation with endangered species within the herpetology community.
Research Mentor: Scott McRobert, Ph.D.

Hometown: Chester, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana
Undergraduate Degree: Biology
Career Goal: Medical School
Research Interests: Genetics
Research Mentor: Matthew Nelson, Ph.D.