Lab members

Rosa Park, M.S. MSTP student
Rosa.park@einsteinmed.edu 

I grew up in New York and majored in Biochemistry at the University of Rochester. I am using intravital imaging to study factors that regulate plasma cell dynamics in the bone marrow — e.g. stop-and-go movement and cluster formation — as well as how these behaviors influence plasma cell function and survival. I enjoy reading (contemporary and classic books, Op-Eds, and The New Yorker cartoons), traveling within and outside the US, and playing the piano. 

Luis Jose Ovando Jr., M.S. Graduate Student
Luis.ovando@einsteinmed.edu 

Hello! I was born and raised in New Jersey. I studied biology at Rider University. My current research interests are related to how inflammation and aging affects serological memory in the elderly mice. When I am not in lab I like to listen to music, dance, and meditate. 

Roshan Samuel Mathews, M.S. Graduate Student
roshan.mathews@einsteinmed.edu

Hey! I grew up in Chennai, India. I have a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Madras Christian College, Chennai, and a master’s degree in molecular microbiology from the University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India. My current research interests are on the dynamics of hematopoietic stem cells motility and organization in the bone marrow; and on the cell intrinsic factors that contribute to the longevity of long-lived plasma cells. In my spare time, I like to read, game and watch anime.   

Fnu Nabuqi, MD. , Ph.D. Postdoc 
fnu.nabuqi@einsteinmed.edu

Hi! I was born in Inner Mongolia of China. I am MD., Ph.D. from Peking University. Now I am a Postdoc here and my research is investigating drug resistant mechanism in high-risk myeloma in MM mouse model and evaluating novel therapeutic modalities in preclinical HR models of MM. In my spare time I like to go to the park and get in touch with nature. Also, I love music and yoga.  

Eduardo Ankur Mascareno , PhD.  student,  
Eduardo.mascareno@einsteinmed.edu

Ankur is currently a first-year graduate student rotating in our lab! His rotation project is focused on detecting APRIL survival factor from isolated bone marrow monocytes. 

Estefani Franco, High School Student   

Coming from Belmont Prep in the Bronx, Estefani began in the lab earlier this month. She has been learning the basics in immunology and has acquired hands-on experience with the ELISpot assay.

Farzana Begum, Graduate Student
Farzana.Begum@einsteinmed.edu

Daniel Ssozi, MSTP student 
Daniel.ssozi@einsteinmed.edu

Mia Galbraith-Liss,  Ph.D. student  mia.galbraithliss@einsteinmed.edu

Hi! I grew up in Maryland. I studied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Reed College. I am currently rotating in the Fooksman lab, investigating whether there is a link between multiple myeloma in 9/11 first responders and particles in the World Trade Center dust. Outside of science, I enjoy hiking, listening to podcasts, and cooking.