APSA Research Symposium

My name is Caitlin Le, and my hometown is Souderton, Pennsylvania. I graduated from Souderton Area High School in 2020 and am currently in my third year studying biochemistry for my B.S., with a minor in mathematics. I joined the Borguet group in December 2021 to study the catalysis of biologically relevant substrates, such as cysteine, using covalent-organic frameworks (COFs) and related materials. The Borguet Group was a suitable choice to challenge my scientific inquiry and pursue my passion for working in the laboratory so that I could present my research to others.

Priya Joshi is a Biology major pursuing a Genomic Medicine Certificate at Temple University. Priya is a part of the 4+4 Health Scholars Program with Lewis Katz School of Medicine and is currently conducting research at the Hybrid Archaeosomes Lab under Dr. Parkson Chong at LKSOM. Priya grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and one of the ways she got to know the vibrant culture of Philadelphia was through exploring various restaurants with her roommate, with whom she runs a food account. She also loves weightlifting and kickboxing to stay active. Some of her other hobbies include photography, singing, and playing guitar.

I am Michael Kegel and I will be graduating in the spring of 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Bioengineering and a minor in Chemistry from Temple University College of Engineering. My interest in health care was inspired from my parents' work as medical professionals within the field of cardiology. They would expose me to their knowledge at an early age and inspire me to work within the medical field. Engineering was an interest of mine since I was younger, and I would often show interest in my Uncle's work as a mechanical engineer, who introduced me to many engineering applications. Under his guidance, I often tinkered and observed how many common everyday devices worked. I found myself passionate in both engineering and the medical field. I found bioengineering as a discipline that would encompass my passion in engineering and the medical field. My mission is to develop innovative medical tools and therapies that provide patients with a greater quality of life.

Christalle Wilson is a current senior bioengineering major on the pre-health track at Temple University. She joined the Wang Lab in the Bioengineering Department in March 2022 and has been researching the effect that acidity has on the conformation of fibronectin and how that change in conformation affects the spreading and adhesion of cancer-associated fibroblast. She currently has plans to start a master’s degree in biomedical science in the fall with hopes to eventually matriculate into medical school.

My name is Myrna Kassem and I am a sophomore Genomic Medicine major in the honors program! I'm originally from Alexandria, Egypt but I was raised and live in South Jersey. I'm a member of Temple's Muslim Student Association, Temple Honors, and an illustrator for Grey Matters. Outside of school I enjoy reading and going to new coffee shops! I really have enjoyed being a Genomic Medicine major and I hope to pursue a career in medicine & research with the goal of working in personalized medicine. 

Pheoby Kenschaft is expecting to graduate from the College of Public Health with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health in May of 2023. Besides being a full-time student, she is an intern at the Department of Epidemiology and Statistics for Dr. Inkyu Han. She is a dedicated, result oriented young person seeking to leverage skills to contribute to social and environmental justice for oneself and others.

Memunat Abiru is a senior Neuroscience CST major at Temple University. She is an international student hailing from Nigeria but came to the US to pursue medicine. She joined the Rawls Lab in 2022 to work with glutamate drugs to combat Substance use Disorder, one of her later found passions. When she is not burning the midnight oil, she enjoys watching movies and playing video games. After graduation she hopes to go to Medical School in the fall.  ​

Faiz Siddiqui