We are always sad to see people go, but we love following where they end up and their achievements down the road!
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Madeline Hemmingsen
Ph.D. Candidate
Genetics and Genomics, Duke University
Email: madeline.hemmingsen@duke.edu
Education B.S. Genetics, Clemson University
Research Madeline worked primarily on methylmalonic acidemia (MMA), developing mouse models and pioneering metabolic tracing techniques in the lab.
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Tong Chen
Ph.D. Candidate
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University
Email: tong.chen8@duke.edu
Education M.D. Wenzhou Medical University, China
M.S. Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, China
Research Tong worked on many projects during her time in the Bissig lab, such as developing and validating a mouse model for AAV transduction.
Where they are now Tong is working as a consultant at IQVIA
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Mercedes Barzi
Medical Instructor
Education B.S. and M.S. in Biology, Autonomous University of Barcelona
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, University of Barcelona
Postdoctoral Associate, Stem Cell And Regenerative Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 2011 - 2018
Research Mercedes joined the lab in 2011 where she developed a novel human chimeric mouse model to study human drug metabolism. During her time in the lab she also focused on treating metabolic disorders such as Glutaric Aciduria using innovative therapies such as CRISPR/Cas9 engineering and AAV delivery.
Where they are now Mercedes is now working as a clinical trial liason at Icon
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Collin Johnson
Ph.D Student
Education B.S Human Biology, University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D. Translational Biology and Molecular Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine
Research Collin developed genetic animal models through CRISPR/Cas9 genome engineering for the study of lethal metabolic liver disorders.
Where they are now Collin is now a Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant at ZS
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Nika Furey
Ph.D Student
Education B.S Biotechnology, Missouri Baptist University
Ph.D Molecular and Cellular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine
Research Nika's primary focus was developing gene therapy options for metabolic diseases in human liver chimeric mice.
Where they are now Nika is now working as a Senior Medical Science Liaison for Sanofi
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Frank Pankowicz
Ph.D. Student, 2012-2017
Postdoc, 2017
Education Ph.D. Molecular and Cellular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine
Research Frank worked on several different projects, including metabolic pathway reprogramming of hereditary tyrosinemia type I and developing a somatic liver knockout technique
Where they are now Frank finished his Ph.D and Postdoc in the Bissig lab and moved on to Spark Therapeutics as a Research Scientist.
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Xavier Legras
Lab Analyst Researcher I
Education M.S. Cell Biology and Physiology, University of Evry, France
M.S. Biological Sciences, Louisiana Tech University
Research Aside from being the lab manager and helping everyone on their projects, Xavier worked mainly on drug metabolism and looking at cytochrome SNPs.
Where they are now Xavier works as a Principal Research Associate at Immatics
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Celeste Santos
Research Associate
Education M.D. Universidad Central de Venezuela, Venezuela
Research Where they are now Celeste is now working as a Pathology Resident at Cleveland Clinic
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Gordon He
Undergraduate Student
Biology and Computer Science, Duke University
About Me I am an undergraduate student majoring in Biology and Computer Science. I am drawn towards medicinal research, particularly translational medicine. I am also interested in the technological aspects of research, namely bioinformatics. In my free time, I like to read, swim, and spend time with my friends and family.
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Yuxi "Jaden" Long
Undergraduate Student
Biology and Computer Science, Duke University
About Me I am an undergraduate student in the class of 2024 studying biology and computer science. I am interested in computational biology, and am currently working on a project that segments microscopy data and analyze cell dynamics under a microscope. I am exploring further computational biology technologies like protein design. In his spare time, I enjoy playing the classical guitar, the harpsichord, listening to obscure music, and playing frisbee.
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Siddharth Naidu
Undergraduate Student
Computer Science, Duke University
About Me I am a senior undergrad at Duke University pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a minor in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. I'm passionate about exploring the intersection of biological research and computer science
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Franklin Wu
Undergraduate Student
Computer Science, Duke University
About Me Franklin joined the Bissig Lab in September of 2021, and his research interests include computational biology, bioinformatics, and CRISPR gene therapy. In his free time, he likes to play basketball, solve crosswords, and work on coding projects. Franklin has since graduated and is now working at Palantir
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Anna Demelo
Undergraduate Student
Biomedical Engineering, Duke University
About Me I am an undergraduate student majoring in Biomedical Engineering with research interests in molecular biology. In my free time, I like to read, draw, and play tennis.
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Kyle Ge
Undergraduate Student
Biology and Statistics, Duke University
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Isabella Lafferty
Undergraduate Student
Biology and German, Duke University
About Me I am a undergraduate majoring in Biology and German on a pre-med track. I am interested in the use of CRISPR/Cas9 to treat genetic diseases. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new coffee shops, practicing my German, and making charcuterie boards.
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