Sydney graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2021 with a bachelor's in Biological Sciences. In the Chandra Lab, Sydney researches the pathogenesis of COPD and what specific genes present promising targets for therapy. She also helped establish our lab's mouse vaping model to understand growing questions concerning e-cigarettes. She previously worked in a lab studying influenza, using ferrets as a model organism.
Allison graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a minor in Chemistry and in 2019 with a Master of Science in Epidemiology. In the Chandra lab, she is studying the effects of vaping on the human immune system and novel metrics to quantify vaping exposure.
Andrew graduated from Point Park University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He assists the Chandra Lab with animal exposure experiments.
Former Team Members:
Grant Daskavich: Research Technician Feb 2017 - August 2017
Current Position: Postdoctoral Student at the University of Pittsburgh
Shaun Alexander: Research Technician Jul 2017 - Feb 2021
Current Position: Quality Control Supervisor, Krystal Biotech, Inc.
Alexis Alexander: Research Technician June 2020-July 2022
Current Position: Doctor of Pharmacy Student, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Michael Zhang: TL-1 Scholar
Current Position: Associate Medical Director, Regeneron
Arthur Mascilli: Research Technician, 2022-2024
Current Position: MD Candidate, Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Puja Dutta: PSTP student, 2024-203
Current Position: MD Candidate, Physician Scientist Training Program, University of Pittsburgh
Abigail Maloy: Research Technician 2020-2025
Current Position: PhD Candidate, IBGP, University of Pittsburgh