Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
2004 B.A. Biochemistry, magna cum laude The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
2012 Ph.D. Biochemistry, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
2012-17 American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellow, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Kiana Harker ('24) is a senior Biology major from Murphys, CA. In the lab, Kiana is interested in the relationship between PARP mechanisms and how issues within these systems cause allergy inflammation. At Santa Clara University, Kiana is a teaching assistant and greatly enjoys aiding in the learning of her peers. Currently, Kiana is the co-president of the new Ballroom Club on campus. Outside of the university, Kiana volunteers at a pediatric clinic. In the clinic, she meets children of all ages and each experience brings excitement to her day. Kiana loves to explore new spots in the Bay Area with her friends, browse new ingredients at Whole Foods and styling new fashion trends. Moving into her career, Kiana is interested in better understanding the relationship between access to care and the current healthcare business model.
Christian Mohr ('25) is a junior majoring in Biochemistry from Issaquah, WA pursuing a career in medicine. His interest in PARP research focuses on the intricate domains of PARP inhibition and modification, exploring their impact on cellular function and potential implications in disease and cancer treatments. In the future, he hopes to continue his research in addition to attending medical school. Beyond his academic pursuits, Christian enjoys hobbies such as hiking, working out, and values spending quality time with friends.
Anthony Moritz ('25) is a Neuroscience major from Issaquah, WA. His focus is set on the role of PARPs in the brain for neural development, neurogenesis, and learning. After graduating, he plans to pursue medical school for a surgical career.
Outside of lab he practices Jiu Jitsu, guitar, and shares interests with the rest of the lab in cooking and music.
Hannah Nguyen ('24) is a senior Biology and Child Studies major from Menlo Park, CA. In the lab, she is excited to explore the selective properties of PARP14 and PARP15 by identifying the activation sites within the system. On Santa Clara University campus, Hannah is a Health Professional Peer Advisor and a member of Rho Psi Eta. Additionally, she devotes time to Recipes for Relief -- a cooking club that supports families with loved ones in the hospital. Outside of the lab, she enjoys the great outdoors, experimenting in the kitchen and kicking back with a good movie. As she continues her education, Hannah looks forward to learning more about access to women's reproductive health information and pediatric healthcare.
Jake Wood (‘26) is a sophomore from Charlotte, NC majoring in bioengineering with a concentration in Biomolecular engineering. In the lab, he is interested in how PARP14 plays a role in the development of many types of cancer and how PARP14 inhibitors could be used as a treatment for those cancers. In the future, he hopes to work and do research in the pharmaceutical industry so he can help as many people as possible. Outside of the lab, Jake enjoys traveling, playing soccer, and watching sports.
Doctoral Candidate
Structural Biology and Biochemistry Program
University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO
Medical Student
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY
Medical Student
University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
Doctoral Candidate
Bjoern Peters, Advisor
La Jolla Institute for Immunology
La Jolla, CA
Research Associate
Planet Biotechnology
San Jose, CA
Medical Student
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
Software Engineer in Training
Techtonica
Santa Clara, CA
Medical Student
Oakland University William Beaumont
School of Medicine
Rochester, MI
Research Associate
CSL Seqirus
Cambridge, MA
Medical Student
Touro University California School of Osteopathic Medicine
Vallejo, CA
Doctoral Candidate
Pharmacological Sciences Program
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
Pharmacy Student
Creighton University
Omaha, NE