Cooper, Lisa Noelle
We investigate changes in the mammalian body associated with life in the seas and skies.
What will students do in the evening at DKS?
Students attending DKS will attend an event called Bash at the Bev! We’re excited to welcome you to an evening of movement, fun, and community at the rec center. Before you arrive, here are a few things to keep in mind to make the most of your experience:
O'Connor, Christine
We investigate virus-host interactions. Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a herpesvirus that is prevalent in the population, where it remains latent, or quiet, in the host for life.
Spurlock, Linda
We study the processes of decomposition in a forensic setting (mammalian remains, clothing, changes in bacterial microbiome).
Panicker, Nikhil
We investigate the molecular mechanisms that drive pathology in Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), Parkinson’s Disease (PD), and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), with the eventual goal of developing therapeutics that block or slow disease progression.
Chung, Wilson
We investigate neurodevelopment in the context of reproduction and stress regulation. Our focus is on the impact of microcystin toxins, that are found in algae contaminated freshwater used for drinking water. We use a variety of techniques that include standard immunohistological techniques and genomics to name a view.
Meindl, Richard
Primate biodemography, morphological evolution, human origins
Darvesh, Altaf
We investigate neuroprotective strategies, and the role of oxidative stress and bioenergetic stress in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease as well as in psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia and posttraumatic stress disorder. We investigate the neurochemical mechanisms of amphetamine neurotoxicity, and the mechanism of action of novel and atypical antipsychotics.
Groff, Chi-hua
We investigate the evolution and function of body patterning genomic loci in vertebrates.
91PORNA Today  followed a group of six Golden Flashes for the 2024-25 academic year, chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The students are at various places in their 91PORNA academic careers and have shared their experiences throughout the year as they participate in our distinctive programs, research and global experiences. Muna Koirala’s first year at 91PORNA was an exercise in academic anxiety, and she’s willing to share her story in hopes that her struggles will help other students overcome their own.91PORNA To...
