Current Team Members

Graduate Student (Biochemistry)

Second year

I graduated in 2023 with my BS in Biological Sciences from Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a lover of all things science, I find the diversity of study presented by the field of biochemistry incredibly exciting and rewarding. When not in class or lab, I am an avid reader and love to be active, especially rock climbing and playing basketball! I hope to become a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at a small university after graduating.

Undergraduate Student (Chemistry)

Class of 2026

I’m majoring in Chemistry and plan to attend Medical School

Undergraduate Student (Biochemistry)

Class of 2026

I enjoy organic chemistry and learning about the biological systems that make the world work. While not studying biochemistry, I love learning about wartime history and am a golf enthusiast. I plan to go to medical school after graduating.

Undergraduate Student (Biochemistry)

Class of 2027

I am a biochemistry student interested in the complexities of the human body, and for me, understanding that complexity means understanding life at its most fundamental, which led me to the DasGupta laboratory. In my free time, I love to go ice skating and I play the cello. In the future, I plan to pursue a career in medicine.

Postdoctoral Researcher

I completed my PhD in 2023 from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India, with a specific emphasis on Nucleic Acid Chemical Biology. I enjoy working on various aspects of nucleic acids and intend to join the oligonucleotide industry in future. Outside the lab, I enjoy cooking, watching movies and reading.

Undergraduate Student

Class of 2026

I am a Science Preprofessional Studies major with a passion for learning, especially about science and the origins of life. I also love learning about the humanities, so outside of the lab I am minoring in Theology and love to read classic literature. I plan to attend Medical School after graduating.

Graduate Student (Biochemistry)

First Year

After graduating in 2024 from Manchester University with a B.S. in Chemistry and minors in Biology and Psychology, I found a home in the DasGupta lab. I love learning new skills and information, and find that I learn something new in the DasGupta lab every day! Outside of the lab, I enjoy crocheting, reading, playing tennis, and cooking (but mostly eating). Feel free to tell me about your favorite facts and recipes!

E-mail: ncolorit@nd.edu

Graduate Student (Biochemistry)

Third Year

I graduated Fairfield University in 2021 with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and minors in Mathematics and Biochemistry. After graduating, I worked as an animal research associate at the pharmaceutical company  Regeneron for a year before deciding to go to graduate school. Outside of lab, I enjoy reading, playing video games, cooking/baking, and spending time with my friends.