Former Undergraduate Students
Maddie Slosier
Hometown- Grafton, Ohio
majoring in Biology/Pre-Med and French
Class of 2025
Regan Chaffee - Oncolytic Virus Therapy to treat Pancreatic Cancer
Biochemistry and Pre-medical science Co-major
Hometown: North Canton, Ohio
class of 2025
Regan Chaffee - Oncolytic Virus Therapy to treat Pancreatic Cancer
Biochemistry and Pre-medical science Co-major
Hometown: North Canton, Ohio
class of 2025
Jaedyn Haverstock- Engineering Oncolytic Viruses to treat Pancreatic Cancer
Hometown- Fort Wayne, Indiana
Chemistry major, Pre-med co-major
Class of 2024
Bethany James - Studies of pentapeptide repeat protein function in filamentous cyanobacteria
Major: Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience co-major
Home town: St. Clairsville, OH
Graduation Year: 2024
Maddie Mathwig - Investigating the role that gut microbes play in triggering type I diabetes.
Home town -
Chemistry Major; Premedical Studies Co-Major
Class of 2024
Will Tegtmeyer - Type 1 Diabetes Research
Home town - Libertyville, Il
I’m a Biochemistry major with a co-major in Environmental Science.
Standing: Sophomore
Class of 2024
Sarah Chaney - Engineering Adenovirus to treat Pancreatic Cancer
Hometown- Middletown, OH
Biochemistry Major
Class of 2025
Abby Cieslak - Cyanobacteria Pentapeptide Repeat Protein Function Research
Hometown- Lebanon, Ohio
Major: Biology
Class of 2023
Brystol Murphy - Cyanobacteria Pentapeptide Repeat Protein Function Research
Home town - Waverly, OH
Major - Medical Lab Science & Microbiology with a Pre-Med co-major
Class of 2023
Shijia Cao - Nanoparticle inactivation of virus infectivity
Home town - Shanghai, China
Chemistry Major
Class of 2023
Megan O'Loughlin - Breast Cancer Research
Home town -
Biochemistry - Pre-Med Major
Class of 2022
Trang Dinh - Engineering Adenovirus to Treat Pancreatic Cancer
Home town -
Biochemistry Major
Class of 2022
Holly McGarvey - Investigating the role that gut microbes play in triggering type I diabetes.
Home town - Cincinnati, OH
Biology Major with Pre-Med Studies Co-Major
2018-2022
current - M.D. Candidate at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Toledo, Ohio, United States
Kat Baustert - Investigating the role that gut microbes play in triggering type I diabetes.
Home town - Barrington, Illinois
Biomedical Engineering Major
Class of 2024
Andrew Bellas - Cyanobacteria Protein Structure/Function Research Project
Home town - El Dorado Hills, Ca
Chemistry
Class of 2022
current
Medical Student at Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Maggie Bogomolny - Engineering Oncolytic Viruses to treat Pancreatic Cancer
Home town - San Diego, CA
Biochemistry
Class of 2023
Alyssa Ehni - SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) Host Cell Attachment Factor Interactions
Home town - Mount Pleasant, Ohio
Biochemistry
Class of 2022
Brianna Lewis - Breast Cancer Research Project
Home town - Fort Mill, South Carolina
Biochemistry
Class of 2023
Jessica Bettridge - Structural Biology of Rotavirus Receptor Interactions
Home town - Manhattan, Illinois
Chemistry
Class of 2021
Eian Vargas - Breast Cancer Research Project
Home town - Little Ferry, New Jersey
Biology
Class of 2023
Ashley Vosler - Breast Cancer Research Project
Home town - Dayton, Ohio
Biology
Class of 2023
Gabi Wasikowski - Breast Cancer Research Project
Home town -
Biochemistry
Class of 2023
Lee Beardslee
Hometown: Mentor, Ohio
Major: Biochemistry with a Pre-Med co-major
Class of 2025
Audrey McCamish
Major: Biochemistry with Pre-medical Studies Co-Major
Class of 2026
Hometown: Evansville, IN
Minh Thai - Engineering Adenovirus to Treat Pancreatic Cancer
Biomedical Engineering Major
Class of 2023
Currently - graduate student at the Scripps Research Institute in Florida
Rachel Ryan
Pancreatic Cancer Research
Biology with a pre-medical studies co-major and a dance minor
Hometown - Pittsburgh, PA
Class of 2026
Imani Ross - Statistical Considerations and Database Limitations in NMR-Based Metabolic Profiling Studies
Summer REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Miami University
June 2 - August 7, 2021
Home Institution - Howard University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chemistry
2018-2022
Currently - graduate student at the University of California, San Diego
Michael Stuckert - Cyanobacteria Protein Structure/Function Research Project
Chemistry
Class of 2021
Currently at University of Toledo Medical School
Kristen McGinnis - Structural Biology of Rotavirus Receptor Interactions
Biology and Biochemistry
Class of 2021
Current: Graduate student at Indiana University
Grace Drawe - Investigating the role that gut microbes play in triggering type I diabetes.
Music Performance - Pre Medical Studies Co-Major
Class of 2022
Michael Blackledge - Design of Strategies to Refold Cyanobacteria Proteins
Bioengineering
Class of 2022
Miles Scharte
Class of 2023 Miami University
Bachelor of Engineering
Riley Burnside
Class of 2022 Miami University
Bachelor of Applied Science, Biochemistry
Kaitlyn Flynn
Class of 2021 Miami University
Biochemistry
Caitlyn Picard
Class of 2021 Miami University
BS Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Shannon Ryan
2021 Miami University graduate
Biology major
Brennon Richard
2021 Miami University graduate
Biochemistry major
Zack Zampa
2021 Miami University graduate
BS Computer Science
Alexa VanderHoff
2020 Miami University graduate
Biochemistry major
Current
Laboratory Technician at Genemarkers LLC
Laurel Riley
2020 Miami University graduate
Biochemistry major
Taylor Wallace
2020 Miami University graduate
Bachelor of Music, Violin Performance
Current
2020-2022 University of Louisville
Master of Music, Sting Performance/Pedagogy
Olivia Collins
2020 Miami University graduate
Biochemistry major
Current
2021- present
Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Katelyn Robinette
2020 Miami University graduate
Biology major
Current
Patient Access Coordinator at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in the Brain and Spine Hospital
Katie Welsh
2020 Miami University graduate
Life Science major
Current
Luay Ahmed
2020 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry Engineering
Current
US Navy Ensign, Naval Reactors Engineer
Trang Dinh
2020 Miami University graduate
Current
Anqi (Angel) Chen
2019 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry and Biology
2019 - Current
PhD Graduate Student in Biochemistry
University of California, Santa Cruz
Audrey Short
2019 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry and Physics
2019 - Current
PhD Graduate Student in Biophysics
University of California, Berkeley
Johnny Dudinec
2019 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2019 - present
Duke University Medical School
Medical Student
Hannah Dempsey
2019 Miami University graduate
Current
Alex Dwyer
2019 Miami University graduate
Bachelors degree in Biochemistry
Current
Ellen Kasik
2019 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Biology
Current
Elsa Jacob
Current Miami University student
Chemical Engineering major
Class of 2023
Conor Lombardi
2019 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Biology
Current
Chelsey Miller
2019 Miami University graduate
English Literature/ Pred-Med Studies
Current
Alicja Kitrys
2019 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Biology
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Matt Harris
2019 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Biology
Lizzi Lakamp
2019 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Biology/Pre-Med
Current
2019-present Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Jana Abduhl-Samad
2018 Miami University graduate
B.A. in Biochemistry
Current
Pierce Kurek
2018 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Microbiology
Joseph Miller
2018 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Biology
Current
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
2020-2024
Audrey Channon
2018 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Biology
Taylor Martin
2018 Miami University graduate
B.S. degree in Audiology
2018-2020 The University of Akron
Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology/Pathologist
Current
Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist with Advanced Medical, an AMN Healthcare company, Hartville, Ohio, United States
Dan Regan
2017 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Bioengineering and Molecular Biology
2017 - Current
PhD graduate student in the Graduate School of Biomedical Science & Engineering
University of Maine
Taylor Becker
2017 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2017-2020 University of California, Davis
Masters degree in Horticulture and Agronomy
Current
Extension Educator at the University of Minnesota
Megan (Lytle) Grant
2017 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2017-2021, D.O. Candidate, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dayton, Ohio, United States
Won Taek Shin
2017 Miami University Graduate
BA degree in chemistry
Hannah Ruby
2017 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry
Current
Research Technician in Okinawa, Japan
Olivia Rizzo, M.D.
2017 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2017-2021 Wayne State University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, M.D.
Jessica Schmeling
2017 Miami University graduate
Current
Craig Matthews
2017 Miami University graduate
Bachelors of Applied Sciences
Current
I.T. Professional, Columbus, Ohio, United States
Sydney Wagner
2017 Miami University graduate
Current
Gabriel Boris
2017 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Music
Adam Rivers
2017 Miami University graduate
Current
Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio
Andrew Woodruff
2017 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Microbiology
2017-2021 The Ohio State University
Ph.D. candidate in Microbiology.
Elizabeth Rapsard
2017 Miami University graduate
BS Biomedical Engineering
Seth Yoder
2017 Miami University graduate
Melanie McKell
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Microbiology
2016-2017 University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
M.S. Immunology
2017-present University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D. Immunology
Mark Brombacher,
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2016-present
M4 at New York Medical College
Valhalla, New York, United States
Kayla Hawkins
2016 Miami University graduate
B.A. in Biochemistry
2016-2020 Ohio University
Doctor of Physical therapy
Current
Physical Therapy Student Intern at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Miamisburg, Ohio, United States
Stephanie Slouffman
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Dates attended or expected graduation 2016 – 2020
Tyler Arnett
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
Current
Syneos Health
Sabina Bashir
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
Current
Tina Kinstedt
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
Current
Olivia Lamping
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry/Pre-Med
Samantha Leslie
2016 Miami University graduate
Bachelors degree in Microbiology
Brian Long
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Chemistry
Sarah Lossie
2016 Miami University graduate
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Degree NameDoctor of Osteopathy
Dates attended or expected graduation2017 – 2021
Tori Alexander
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2016-2017 University of Notre Dame
Masters in Global Health
2017 - Present The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Hollie Schaffer, M.D.
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2016-2020 Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine,
Brant Center, M.D.
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Chemistry and Biochemistry
2020 University of Cincinnati
Master of Science - MS
Drug Development
Current
Analytical Project Representative
Thermo Fisher Scientific Full-time
Jun 2018 – Present
Cincinnati, Ohio
Analytical Development Technical Lead and Pharmaceutical Scientist
Brendan Andres, M.D.
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2016-2020 University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, M.D.
Current
University of Arizona
Resident Physician
Dan Fay
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
2016-2017 University of Cincinnati
Masters Degree Biomedical Engineering
Current
Project Manager at Medpace, Cincinnati, Ohio
Jenna Nicholson
2016 Miami University graduate
Bachelors degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
2016 - present
Senior Clinical Research Associate
Parexal, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Brett Vancauwenbergh
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
Current
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Research Assistant
Nora Byington
2016 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
Current
University of Minnesota
College of Education and Human Development
Mitch McDaniel
2016 Miami University graduate
B.A. in Psychology
Sarah Hausman
2015 Miami University graduate
Degree in Bioengineering
2015-2020 The Ohio State University
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Kate Tenbarge
2015 Miami University graduate
B.A. in Bioengineering
Butler University
Master's degree
Physician Assistant
2016 – 2018
current
Physician Assistant
Indiana University Health
Apr 2018 – Present
Indianapolis, Indiana Area
Conor Hoban
2015 Miami University graduate
B.A. in Biochemistry
2015-present University of Michigan
Medical School
Jaqueline Ehrman
2015 Miami University graduate
2015-present Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Ph.D. Candidate in Molecular and Developmental Biology Graduate Program
Andrew Ledford
2015 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Zoology
Current
Global Strategy Consultant at Cru
Christiana Gyamfi
2015 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Zoology
Current
Microbiologist
Feb 2020 – Present
Employment Duration1 yr 3 mos
West Chester, Ohio, United States
Hayley Gibson
2015 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Zoology/Animal Biology
University of Toledo
Master’s Degree
Pharmacology and Toxicology
2015 – 2017
Current
Project Manager at Medpace
Monroe, Ohio, United States
Kathryn McGill
2015 Miami University graduate
B.A. in Biochemistry
Current
PPD - Project Design Manager
Ann Ansah
2015 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Current
Registered Nurse
Grant Medical Center, Columbus Ohio
Alexis Polce
2015 Miami University graduate
Biochemistry Degree
Amelia Adams
2014 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
Current
Viticulture Researcher at Silverado Farming Company | MBA Candidate '23 at UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Napa, California, United States
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2020 – 2023
Abdikadir Farah
Maria McNurlen, M.D.
2014 Miami University graduate
B.A. in Microbiology
2014-2018 University of Iowa
Doctor of Medicine, M.D.
2018 - Present The University of Texas Medical Branch
Resident Doctor
Joe Nowatzke, M.D.
2014 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2014-2019 Central Michigan School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, M.D.
Current
2019 - Present Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Resident
Alyson Monagan
2014 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Biology
Current
Perioperative Technician at The Ohio State University
Kelley McGill
2014 Miami University graduate
Paper Engineering
Ben Fenton, Ph.D.
2014 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2020 PhD in Biochemistry
Duke University
Current
Postdoctoral Fellow
Duke University Health System
Brian Byrne, D.O.
2014 Miami University graduate
Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
2014-2015 University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Masters in Physiology
2016 - 2020 Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Current
Emergency Medicine Resident
Youngstown, Ohio
Vivien Clayton
2014 Miami University graduate
Bachelors degree in Chemistry
2014 – 2016
Current
Business Development Engineer at Sartomer
Exton, Pennsylvania, United States
John Corcoran
2014 Miami University graduate
B.A. Zoology
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
DDS
Dentistry
Current
Captain at United States Air Force
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
George Friesel
2014 Miami University graduate
B.A. Zoology
Thomas Terlep
2014 Miami University graduate
B.A. Chemistry
Georgetown University
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Doctor of Osteopath (D.O.)
Medicine
2015 – 2019
Aaron Keck
2014 Miami University graduate
B.S. Biohemistry
Laura LoBuglio, DVM.
2013 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, DVM
Current
Veterinarian, Gateway Animal Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
William Wilson, D.O.
2013 Miami University graduate
B.A. in Biochemistry
2013 - 2107 Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine
2017 - present University of Kentucky, Internal Medicine Resident
Neal Naveen, M.D.
2013 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2013-2020 Indiana University School of Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Current
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
Devin Beaumier
History, Russian Studies, Political Science
Georgetown University
Master's degree
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies
2013 – 2015
Current
Analyst at Bulletin Intelligence
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Zachary Moss
2013 Miami University graduate
B.A. in Biochemistry
Evan Deaton
2013 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
Current
Research Technician at Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Jonathan (Grant) Sefton, D.O.
2012 Miami University graduate
2012- 2018 Ohio University College Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sarah Unser, Ph.D.
2012 Miami University graduate
B.A. in Chemistry
2012 - 2017 Ph.D. in Chemistry
University of Cincinnati
2017-2018 Postdoctoral Fellow
Abaxis, Inc - San Francisco
2018 - present Senior Scientist
Zoetis Inc.
Yegor Kushnir
2012 Miami University graduate
Natalie Bata
2012 Miami University Graduate
Current
Co-Owner Cocky's Bagels,West Lake, Ohio
Garrett Pepich, D.O.
2012 Miami University graduate
2012 - 2020 University of Arizona College of Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathy, D.O.
Esther Wheeler
2012 Miami University graduate
B.A. in Microbiology
2017-2019 University of Washington
Phar BE, Pharmaceutical Bioengineering
Current
Research Associate 2 at Sarepta Therapeutics
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Michael McGookey
2012 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
Current
Vice President of Marketing and Distribution at Bait House Brewery, LLC, Sandusky, Ohio
Neil Patel
2012 Miami University graduate
Rachel Howell
2012 Miami University graduate
Bachelors degree in Biochemistry
Elizabeth Perez
2012 Miami University graduate
Kenneth B. Lewis
2012 Miami University graduate
Alex Thorman, Ph.D.
2011 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Microbiology
2012-2018 University of Cincinnati Ph.D. Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry and Microbiology
2019 - Present Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Deepika Chona, MD
Bachelor of Arts , Miami University Oxford, Ohio , 2011 (Zoology Major, Neuroscience Minor, Premed )
MD, University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio , 2015 (Medical School)
Residency , University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio, 2018 (Internal Medicine )
Vybhav Jetty,
2011 Miami University graduate
Double major in Philosophy and Zoology/ Pre-Med
Philip Hanwright, M.D.
2011 Miami University graduate
Bachelors degree in Biochemistry
2011-2015 Northwestern University, The Feinberg School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Medicine
Current
Physician - Plastic Surgery Resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Junho Cho, Ph.D.
2011 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2011- 2017 Oklahoma State University
PhD. in Biochemistry
2017 - Present
Dartmouth College
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Postdoctoral Fellow
Matt Smola, Ph.D.
2011 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2010-2016 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Department of Chemistry, PhD
2016-2018 Novartis, Postdoctoral Fellow
Current
Senior Scientist at Ribometrix, Durham, NC
Jeremy Eastwood
2011 Miami University
Associate of Science Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2018-2020 University of Central Florida
Bachelors of Biotechnology
Current
Alisha (Jonesy) Jones, Ph.D.
2010 Miami University graduate
B.A. in Chemistry
2010 - 2015 University of Washington
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
2015-present
Postdoctoral Researcher bei Technische Universität München
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Andrea Schilling
2011 Miami University graduate
B.A. in Biochemistry
Current
Development Assistant at PPG Industries
Painesville, Ohio, United States
Stuart Tinch
2010 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Biochemistry
2011-2013 University of Cincinnati
Graduate Studies in Immunobiology
Current
Senior Manager of Vector Manufacturing at EXPRESSION THERAPEUTICS LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio
Amy Lindenberger
2009 Miami University graduate
B.S. in Engineering, Chemical Engineering
2011-2013 Ohio University
Masters of Science in Chemical Engineering
Current
Ohio University
Chemical Engineering Student
Bryan Glaenzer, M.D.
2009 Miami University graduate
2009-2013 Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
M.D., Medicine
2013-2014 Oregon Health Sciences University
General Surgery Internship
2014-2019 Loyola University Medical Center
Radiology Resident
2018-2019 Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Interventional Radiology Fellow
Current
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Assistant Professor
Eshwar H. Ramadas, M.D.
2009 Miami University graduate
Current
Tri Health Primary Care Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio
Family Medicine
Adam Ring, M.D.
2008 Miami University Graduate