Walter Baseler

Hometown: Frederick, MD
Undergraduate Institution: University of Maryland
Degree(s): B.S., Microbiology
Research Interests: Gastrointestinal Immunology and   Physiology
Graduate Program: Immunology & Microbial Pathogenesis
Research Advisor: Dr. Uma Sundaram

Maret Bernard

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: College of Holly Cross
Degree(s): B.A., Anthropology/Pre-Medical
Research Interests:
Graduate Program: Immunology & Microbial Pathogenesis
Research Advisor: Dr. Mario Scuri

Dacie Bridge

Hometown: Derry, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Saint Vincent College
Degree(s): B.S., Biology
Research Interests: Microbial Pathogenesis and Infectious   Disease
Graduate Program: Immunology & Microbial Pathogenesis
Research Advisor: Dr. Joan Olson

Amanda Buskirk

Hometown: Lonaconing, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Frostburg State University
Degree(s): B.S., Biology/Biotechnology
Research Interests:
Graduate Program: Immunology & Microbial Pathogenesis
Research Advisor: Dr. Donald Beezhold

Jeff Christiansen

  Hometown: Ft. Collins, CO
  Undergraduate Institution: Colorado State University;     Pennsylvania State University
  Degree(s): B.S., Biology; B.S., Animal Science
  Research Interests:
  Graduate Program: Neuroscience
  Research Advisor: Dr. Janet Cyr

Erinne Dabkowski

Hometown: Morgantown, WV
Undergraduate Institution: Clemson University and Aberdeen   University, UK (Exchange Program)
Degree(s): B.S., Biological Sciences
Research Interests: Mitochondrial dysfunction in the diabetic (type 1 and 2) heart
Graduate Program: Exercise Physiology
Research Advisor: Dr. John Hollander

James Dominguez

Hometown: Columbus, OH
Undergraduate/Graduate Institution: Miami University of Ohio
Degree(s): B.S. Exercise Science and Dietetics, M.S. Exercise   Science
Research Interests: Alterations in Osseous Vasculature   Structure/Function & the Resultant Impact on Bone Metabolism
Graduate Program: Exercise Physiology
Research Advisor: Dr. Michael Delp

Richard Felix

Hometown: Vancouver, WA
Undergraduate/Graduate Institution: Washington State   University
Degree(s): B.S. Biology, M.S. Zoology
Research Interests:
Graduate Program: Neuroscience
Research Advisor: Dr. Albert Berrebi

Miranda Hanson

Hometown: St. Clairsville, OH
Undergraduate Institution: Wheeling Jesuit University
Degree(s): B.S. Biology
Research Interests: Immunotoxicology and Signal Transduction
Graduate Program: Immunology & Integrative Physiology
Research Advisor: Dr. John Barnett

Kimberly Miede

Hometown: Stanton, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Cedar Crest College
Degree(s): B.S. Genetic Engineering
Research Interests: Cardiovascular Physiology
Graduate Program: Cellular & Integrative Physiology
Research Advisor: Dr. Robert Wysolmerski

Casey Nestor

Hometown: Albright, WV
Undergraduate Institution: West Virginia University
Degree(s): B.S. Biology
Research Interests: Neuroendocrinology
Graduate Program: Cellular & Intregrative Physiology
Research Advisor: Dr. Robert Goodman

Matthew Novotny

Hometown: Erie, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Gannon University
Degree(s): B.S. Chemistry/Biology
Research Interests: Microbial Pathogenesis, Infectious   Disease, and Toxicology
Graduate Program: Immunology & Integrative Physiology
Research Advisor: Dr. Joan Olson

Cody Peer

Hometown: North Huntingdon, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Dickinson College
Degree(s): B.S. Chemistry
Research Interests:
Graduate Program: Pharmaceutical & Pharmacological   Sciences
Research Advisor: Dr. Patrick Callery

Stephanie Rellick

Hometown: Morgantown, WV
Undergraduate Institution: Washington and Jeff. College
Degree(s): B.A. Cell/Molecular Biology
Research Interests:
Graduate Program: Cancer Cell Biology
Research Advisor: Dr. Laura Gibson

Brandi Snyder

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Degree(s): B.S. Biology/Chemistry
Research Interests: Adapter protein AFAP-110 and the characterization of a new member of the AFAP family, AFAP-1L1
Graduate Program: Cancer Cell Biology
Research Advisor: Dr. Daniel Flynn

Rebecca Ward

Hometown: Mt. Juliet, TN
Undergraduate Institution: Middle Tennessee State University
Degree(s): B.S. Biology/Chemistry
Research Interests:
Graduate Program: Cancer Cell Biology
Research Advisor: Dr. Yong Qian

Hometown: Northglenn, CO
Undergraduate Institution: Colorado State University
Degree(s): B.S. Biology
Research Interests: Cytochrome P450 enzymes, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, nanotechnology
Graduate Program: Pharmaceutical & Pharmacological   Sciences
Research Advisor: Dr. Peter Gannett

Hometown: , China
Undergraduate Institution: Hubei University, China
Degree(s): B.S. Biology/Chemistry
Research Interests:
Graduate Program: Cellular & Integrative Physiology
Research Advisor: Dr. Robert Wysolmerski