Jiahua Chen (jiahuachen@brandeis.edu)

Graduate Student

Jiahua graduated from Brandeis with a B.S. in biology and chemistry in 2020. Currently, she continues pursuing her Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry and Biophysics at Brandeis.

Logan Calderone (lcalderone@brandeis.edu)

Graduate Student

Logan received his B.A in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry from Washington University in St. Louis. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, playing the piano, and reading fiction.

Trent Quist (trentquist@brandeis.edu)

Graduate Student

I graduated from Florida State with a B.S. in biochemistry and biology. When not in the lab, I love being outside, working out, seeing new places, and hanging out with friends!

Luying Pan (pluying@brandeis.edu)

Graduate Student

I graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University with a B.S. in Chemistry (Macromolecule). I obtained a MS from Brandeis University. I enjoy music and traveling. 

Brendan Early (brendanearly@brandeis.edu)

Graduate Student

I graduated from Colorado State University with my B.S. in Biochemistry. I'm currently pursuing my PhD is Biochemistry and Biophysics at Brandeis University. In my free time I enjoy cycling, traveling, and competing in gaming tournaments. 

Henry Thanh Nguyenh (nguyenh@brandeis.edu)

Now: Masters in the Biotechnology program at Brandeis University, 2026

(graduated)Undergraduate Student, Brandeis 2024. 

I am a Biology and Neuroscience double major on the pre med track from Worcester, Massachusetts. In my free time, I love running, listening to music, watching k-dramas, trying new food places, and cooking.

Cameron Stephens (cameronstephens@brandeis.edu)

Masters Student at Brandeis University 2025

I'm currently an MCB major with an interest in cellular mechanisms and protein synthesis from Waltham MA. Previously research experience in anticancer peptide design and antibody design In my free time I enjoy camping, baking and boardgames.

Srinidhi Sriraman (ssriraman@brandeis.edu)

Masters Student at Brandeis University 2025

I am a combined BS/MS student completing my Master's in Biotechnolgy '27 and a Major in Biology '26 at Brandeis University. In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, running, traveling, and listening to music!

Avital Aaron (avitalaaron@brandeis.edu)

Undergraduate Student at Brandeis University 2027

I am a biochemistry major from Long Island, New York. In my free time, I enjoy making music, reading, and hanging out with my friends.

Chen Tian (chentian@brandeis.edu)

Undergraduate Student at Brandeis University 2027

I’m a biology/ biochemistry major student from Beijing China. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and photograph!

Zhe Zhang (Zhezhang@brandeis.edu)

Undergraduate student, Brandeis University 2026

Hi, I'm a biochemistry major from Jiangsu, China. In my free time, I like to practice electric guitar, watch movies or enjoy food from different areas.

Emma Ward (warde@brandeis.edu)

Undergraduate student, Brandeis University 2027

I'm a biology and biochemistry major from Forest Grove, Oregon. In my free time I enjoy going on hikes and spending time with my rabbits, and hanging out with friends. 

Thalya Sylos (thalyasylos@brandeis.edu)

Undergraduate Student, Brandeis University 2025

I'm a biochemistry, biology, and neuroscience major from Sao Paulo, Brazil. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, cooking, and listening to podcasts.

Tara Vijayakumar (tarav@brandeis.edu)

Graduate Student. Graduated with Masters on April 2025. Moved to France.

I got a B.S in Biomedical Engineering at Rowan University (Glassboro, NJ) in 2023. That fall I started my PhD in BCBP at Brandeis with a DEIS scholarship. I joined the Pandelia lab as I am passionate about education, translational research and human health – I seek to move into these areas after grad school. In my free time, I read, watch lots of women's ice hockey, sew, cook and am busy collecting as many hobbies as possible. I'm also a first gen grad student and a queer scientist!

Ken Takeoka (ktakeoka@brandeis.edu)

Now: Research Assistant in Wesley Newton Hospital.

Undergraduate Student, Brandeis University 2024.

I'm a biology and music double major on the premed track from Newton, Massachusetts. Outside of the lab, I like to read books in Japanese and English, sing karaoke, and take walks.  

Rheann Ponniah (rheannponniah@gmai.com)

Research Assistant 2023 at Brandeis University

from Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (Class of 2024)

Now: Siena College, Class of 2028

Albany Medical College, Class of 2032

During the sumeer I worked on diiron hydrolases.

Richard Wang (richardwang@brandeis.edu)

Now: med school

Undergraduate Student, Brandeis University 2023.

I am a biochemistry major who is part of the class of 2023 from Acton, Massachusetts. Outside of the lab, I enjoy, among other things, hanging out with my friends and dog, watching dramas, and jogging. 

Natalie Chin (nataliechin@brandeis.edu)

Now: Post  Baccalaureat at National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Previous:

Undergraduate Student,  Brandeis University 23'.

Emma Xu (yutongxu@brandeis.edu)

Now:

Master student at Harvard Medical School

Previous:

Undergraduate Student, Brandeis University 2023.

I am a Biochemistry and Computer Science major from Shanghai, China. In my free time, I enjoy music and skateboarding

Felicia Deng (fdeng@brandeis.edu)

Now: 

Research associate  at the Department of Molecular Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital

Previous:

Undergraduate Student, Brandeis University 2022.

I am a Biochemistry major from central Massachusetts. In my free time, I enjoy playing music, journaling, and cooking.

Jiahua Chen (jiahuachen@brandeis.edu)

Now:

Graduate student at Brandeis University , Pandelia Lab

Previous:

Undergraduate Student,  Brandeis University 20'. 

I am majoring in Biology and Chemistry. Hoping to become a sponge, which is not only able to absorb information but also to squeeze and share the absorbed information!

Max Markey  (mmarkey@brandeis.edu)

Now: 

Scientist at Foghorn Therapeutics

Previous:

Master Student (Biotechnology Program), 2021

Max graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry in 2017 from North Carolina State University. In his free time, he enjoys teaching, building objects/electronics, cooking, and playing with animals.

Christa Ettee Nasri (cette001@brandeis.edu)

 Class 19' Master Student

"My name is Christa Ettee Nasri, I was born and raised in Aleppo, Syria. I graduated with a Biology BS from SUNY at Plattsburgh, and then taught for a year as a chemistry adjunct. Now I attend Brandeis University with the aim of completing my Molecular and Cell Biology MS."

Jeremy Koob (jgkoob@brandeis.edu)

Now: 

Graduate student at Harvard University

Previous:

Class '17 (B.S./M.S.) works on the HD-oxo fusion project studying the enzyme catalyzed degradation of organophosphonates. When he’s not in the lab or otherwise discussing science, you can probably find him in the music building playing piano, harpsichord, and chamber music, or outdoors either riding his bike or hiking in the woods.

Somar Hadid (somar@brandeis.edu)

Undergraduate Student 

"I am majoring in Biology as part of the class of 2019. I hail from Newburgh, NY and I really enjoy Chemistry too!"

Kimberly Rizzolo (krizzolo@brandeis.edu)

Post-doctoral  fellow

I am originally from New Jersey and recently received my PhD in Chemistry from Boston University in the laboratory of Sean Elliott.  I enjoy exploring Boston, taking trips to the Jersey shore, and going to see live music.

Matt Cohen (matthewryucohen@gmail.com)

Undergraduate Student (Class 2019)

Yichen (Jane) Huang (janehyc@brandeis.edu)

Undergraduate Student,  Brandeis University 20'. 

I am majoring in biochemistry and maths as part of the class of 2020. Outside the classroom, I like watching movies and skating

Ruoxuan Sun (ruoxuansun@brandeis.edu)

Graduate Student

Ruoxuan got her bachelor's degree in chemistry in 2018 and now majors in Biochemistry & Biophysics. 

Hyeseong Moon (hyeseong462@brandeis.edu)

Undergraduate Student, Brandeis 2025. 

I'm a chemistry major from Ayer, Massachusetts. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and baking and watching K-dramas.