Current Lab Members

Sarah Burger

Sarah graduated from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in 2021 with a Bachelors of Science in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development with minors in English and Asian & Middle Eastern Studies - Japanese. During her undergraduate studies she worked in the Chen lab studying the L1CAMs to explore the nervous system development and function. After graduating, Sarah joined the Schuldt lab in 2021. Outside of the lab, I love reading and visiting antique shops.

Amy Whillock

Amy completed her MD PhD in immunology at the University of Iowa with Dr. Gail Bishop

studying the role of the adaptor protein TRAF3 in B cell signaling and survival. She is currently a

pediatric resident in the physician scientist training program at the University of Minnesota. Her

research interests include early immune system development and regulation. In her free time,

she enjoys gardening, biking, playing board games, and spending time with her cat, Oliver.

Adhvaith Sridhar

Adhvaith is a freshman majoring in Biochemistry. He is passionate about immunology, molecular biology, physiology and human health. His hometown is Plymouth, Minnesota. During his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, camping and hiking in Minnesota's many parks, and playing the violin.

Alex Lindgren

Alex is an undergraduate researcher from Fergus Falls, MN. Alex is entering his second year at the University of Minnesota majoring in cellular and organismal physiology with a minor in integrative neuroscience . Outside of the lab, Alex enjoys skiing (both cross-country and downhill), hiking, reading, and traveling to new places. 

Aysa Tarana

Aysa is an undergraduate researcher in the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota, majoring in Biochemistry and Philosophy. Aysa enjoys painting, reading, and trying new foods. She also loves to travel.