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Current Lab Team Members<\/h3><\/span>
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\"Ayelet<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Dr. Ayelet Ziv-Gal<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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PRINCIPAL\u00a0INVESTIGATOR<\/span><\/h5>\n

Assistant Professor<\/p>\n

Professional Profile<\/a>
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\"Jie<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Jie Li<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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GRADUATE STUDENT<\/span><\/h5>\n

Jie <\/span>earned her <\/span>Master\u2019s degree <\/span>in <\/span>A<\/span>nimal <\/span>S<\/span>cience from <\/span>M<\/span>i<\/span>chigan <\/span>S<\/span>tate University<\/span>. Since graduating<\/span>, <\/span>she<\/span> worked in<\/span> <\/span>a contract<\/span> <\/span>organization<\/span>, <\/span>assisting<\/span> in infusion toxicology studies<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Swarna Tisha<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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GRADUATE STUDENT<\/span><\/h5>\n

Tisha <\/span>earned her <\/span>undergraduate degree <\/span>in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering<\/span> from Bangladesh<\/span>. She served as a Visiting Scholar in the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology (UIUC) before joining our lab. After graduation, Tisha plans to pursue a career in the Biotech industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Mackenzie Klein<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT<\/span><\/h5>\n

Mackenzie is a senior in Molecular and Cellular Biology minoring in History. After she graduates, Mackenzie plans on attending medical school where she hopes to continue her pursuits in the biological sciences.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Divya Anand<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT<\/span><\/h5>\n

Divya is a freshman in Molecular and Cellular Biology minoring in Heath Administration. After she graduates, she plans to pursue a career in the healthcare field focused on merging patient care with a science-based foundation. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Past Lab Team Members<\/h3><\/span>
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\"Hannah<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Hannah Pulcastro<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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DVM STUDENT<\/span><\/h5>\n

Hannah is a DVM canidate for the class of 2026. She completed her B.S. in Neuroscience at Washington State University with minors in biology and mathematics. She also completed an M.P.S. in clinical psychology at University of Maryland. Prior to beginning her DVM studies at UIUC, Hannah worked in several laboratories at WSU and Kennedy Krieger Institute. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in small animal\/exotic emergency medicine.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Noah Fluharty<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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DVM STUDENT<\/span><\/h5>\n

Noah is a DVM candidate for the class of 2026. He earned his B.A. at Grinnell College majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Neuroscience. Prior to UIUC CVM he worked in a metabolomics lab assessing the biological effects of vitamin B3 precursors in times of metabolic stress. He hopes to pursue a residency in laboratory animal medicine after graduation.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Emily<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Emily Benedict<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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DVM STUDENT<\/span><\/h5>\n

Emily is a DVM candidate for the class of 2025 at UIUC. She earned her B.S. in Animal Sciences with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Findlay. Prior to attending UIUC CVM she worked at a contract research organization assessing general toxicology of pharmaceuticals during their pre-clinical trials. Upon graduation, she hopes to pursue a residency in laboratory animal medicine.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Shelby<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Shelby Lyon<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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DVM STUDENT<\/span><\/h5>\n

Shelby is a DVM candidate for the class of 2026 at UIUC. She earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences with minors in Psychology and French from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Upon graduation, she hopes to pursue a residency in laboratory animal medicine.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Aleksandra Bysiek<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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DVM STUDENT<\/span><\/h5>\n

Aleksandra is a DVM candidate for the class of 2025 at UIUC. She earned her B.S. in Biology from Illinois Institute of Technology. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in feline medicine.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Matthew<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Matthew Kim<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT<\/span><\/h5>\n

Matthew is majoring in Integrative Biology. After graduating, Matthew plans on going to PA school in hopes to becoming a Physician Assistant in either General Surgery or OB\/GYN.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Truman Poteat<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT<\/span><\/h5>\n

Truman is a Junior in the school of Molecular and Cellular Biology. He joined the lab team in the summer of 2022 helping with experimental work in the lab. Following the completion of his undergraduate degree, Truman plans to pursue a graduate level degree in biological sciences.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Catherine Marquez<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT<\/span><\/h5>\n

Catherine is a rising junior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. As a first generation college student, she is dedicated to advancing her education and contributing to scientific research. After graduating, Catherine plans on attending graduate school to further her studies in Molecular and Cellular Biology.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Noa Rimer<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT<\/span><\/h5>\n

Noa is a senior in Biochemistry and minoring in Chemistry. After graduation, she plans on continuing her studies in medical school in pursuit of becoming an OB\/GYN.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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