People

Nikhila is volunteering as a lab assistant. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Health Sciences in Bangalore, India. She is currently exploring her interests in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences and is motivated by a long-term goal of building a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Outside of academics, Nikhila enjoys traveling, cooking, and watching TV series. She is also interested in developing skills in long-term investing and enjoys dancing in her free time.

Scott is a Ph.D. student in the Pharmaceutical Chemistry program at Rowan University. Originally from Blackwood, NJ, he earned his B.S. in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Business from Stockton University. Prior to graduate school, he worked in industry as a senior technician supporting antiviral products prior to IND filing, a chemist handling hazardous material identification and disposal, and in Quality Operations for the first FDA-approved TIL therapy for advanced melanoma.In the Lin Lab, Scott studies protein misfolding and aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases, aiming to understand how toxic structures form and to identify therapeutic strategies to counteract them.

Carlos is an undergraduate student majored in Biochemistry at Rowan University on the pre-med track, aspiring to pursue a career in neurosurgery. He has long been fascinated by uncertainty and the unknown, which naturally drew him to study one of the most complex organs in the human body - the brain. While saving lives is a central goal for every physician, Carlos is equally motivated by the opportunity to improve patients’ quality of life. His passion for medicine stems from a deep curiosity about the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases and a desire to alleviate their impact. He hopes to contribute to advancing treatments that not only enhance quality of life but also prevent these devastating diseases from limiting human potential. 

Paul is a Biochemistry major at Rowan University. He grew up in Randolph, New Jersey, and currently works at Loving Care Animal Hospital, where he assists with patient care and shadows the veterinarian. These experiences have strengthened his interest in veterinary medicine and provided hands-on exposure to clinical decision-making, diagnostics, and client communication.

Paul joined the Lin Lab to gain research experience in molecular biology and protein biochemistry. In the Lin Lab, Paul aims to expand his technical skills and deepen his understanding of protein mechanisms, with the long-term goal of integrating biomedical research into his future career as a veterinarian.

Maximilian is a Biochemistry major on the pre-med track at Rowan University. His interest in medicine is motivated by his own early medical experience with a congenital biliary cyst, which sparked his curiosity about disease mechanisms and patient care. He joined the Lin Lab to gain research experience in protein chemistry and neurobiology, with the goal of broadening his understanding of molecular mechanisms that influence human health.