Current Members
Principal Investigator
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Anthony Grillo
Assistant Professor B.S. Chemistry, University of Michigan B.S. Biochemistry, University of Michigan Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Martin Burke Lab) Postdoc, University of Washington (Matt Kaeberlein Lab) Tony Grillo completed undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan. He then earned a Ph.D. with an organic chemistry focus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Grillo performed postdoctorate studies in mitochondrial diseases at the Department of Pathology at University of Washington School of Medicine. He joined the University of Cincinnati Department of Chemistry as Assistant Professor in July 2022. email: grilloas [at] uc [dot] edu |
Postdoctoral Fellows
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Raghbendra Dutta
B.S. Microbiology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal M.S. Medical Sciences, Wonkwang University, South Korea Ph.D. Medical Sciences, Wonkwang University, South Korea Postdoc (Raekil Park Lab) Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju, South Korea Raghav completed his undergraduate studies in Nepal and South Korea. He then earned a PhD from Raekil Park's lab at Wonkwang University (South Korea). During his PhD work he studied the effects of peroxisomal protein catalase during starvation. He then performed a postdoctorate in the same lab and continued his studies on peroxisomal protein catalase and its role in aging. He then joined the University of Cincinnati as a postdoc in May 2023. email: duttark [at] ucmail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
Graduate Students
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Alaa Hassan
B.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mansoura University M.S. Medicinal Chemistry, Mansoura University Alaa Hassan completed a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Mansoura University, and then Alaa got a M.S. degree in Medicinal Chemistry at Mansoura University. In addition to pursuing her masters, Alaa worked at Horus University (Egypt) as a Teaching Assistant in the Pharmaceutical Chemistry department. Other than studying, Alaa enjoys reading, watching movies, and sometimes writing. email: hassana8 [at] mail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
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Megan McGuire
B.S. Chemistry, University of Cincinnati Megan McGuire is studying Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati after previously completing her B.S. in Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati. The event of new findings on disease and aging and how to increase healthspan motivates her to get involved in the research this lab performs. Here, she will advance her background in research along with growing the skills and knowledge it takes to be a researcher. Other than academics, Megan enjoys fitness, nutrition, and reading. email: brown9m3 [at] mail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
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Mayowa Ojumah
B.S. Biochemistry, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria M.S. Biochemistry, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Mayowa completed her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Biochemistry at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Other than studying, Mayowa loves reading, music, and watching comedy TV series (more often British series!). email: ojumaheo [at] mail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
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Angelica Pernia
B.S. Biochemistry, University of Cincinnati B.S. Chemistry, Universidad de Los Andes, Merida, Venezuela Angelica completed her undergraduate studies in Cincinnati and Merida, Venezuela. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Biochemistry research at the University of Cincinnati. With her chemistry background as an analyst and her love for research and science, she made plans to move into the Ph.D. program at the University of Cincinnati. Her expectation in research is to study the relationship between aging and the regulation of transition metals in mammalian organisms. Besides academics, she loves drawing, acrylic painting, philosophy, music, and her dog Leia. email: perniana [at] mail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
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Sushila Thapa
B.Sc. Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Pokhara, Nepal M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal I completed my B.Sc. in Chemistry from the Prithivi Narayan Campus affiliated with Tribhuvan University in Pokhara, Nepal and my M.Sc. (Inorganic Chemistry) from Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, Nepal. My hobbies include playing football and volleyball. And I love hiking! email: thapasl [at] mail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
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Swankita Godara
B.S. Chemistry, Kurukshetra University M.S. Chemistry, Maharshi Dayanand University B.Ed., Chaudhary Bansi Lal University Swankita received her B.S. from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India followed by a M.S. in Chemistry from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India. After that, she attended Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani, Haryana, India where she earned a B.Ed. degree. Outside the lab, Swankita enjoys listening to music and watching movies. email: nlnsa [at] mail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
Undergraduate Students
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Annaliese Andsager
B.S. Biology, University of Alabama Annaliese Andsager received her B.S. in Biology with a minor in English Literature from the University of Alabama in May of 2022. Roll Tide! As a Cincinnati native and Saint Ursula Academy graduate, she is excited to continue her education and pursue research at the University of Cincinnati. As a Type One Diabetic since age 8, she has had a continued interest in researching mitochondrial disease, including Maple Syrup Urine Disease, which will be the focus of her research in the Grillo Lab. Annaliese plans to continue her studies in pursuit of attending medical school in the future. email: andsagia [at] mail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
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Paige Miller
B.S. Biochemistry, in progress (Class of 2025) Paige Miller will obtain her B.S. in Biochemistry in 2025 with aspirations to pursue a career in disease research after earning either a graduate or medical degree. In our lab, Paige is excited about the idea of discovering new findings on the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases that may enable new treatment plans and pharmaceutical interventions. Outside of her education, Paige is on the Women's Soccer Team, and enjoys reading and traveling. email: mille2p4 [at] mail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
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Matias Murillo Palma
B.S. Biochemistry, in progress (Class of 2025) Matias Murillo is completing his B.S. at the University of Cincinnati. He aims to lay the foundation for pursuing a post-secondary degree, with a strong interest in neuroscience. Matias is excited to learn mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases and aging, which he plans to apply in his near future studies. Other than academics, Matias enjoys lifting, fitness, travel, and music. email: murillms [at] mail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
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Karlee Parry
B.S. Psychology, in progress (Class of 2027) Karlee Parry is a Psychology student who wants to pursue a future career in either research or medicine. She hopes to obtain a degree in Psychology with a minor in Chemistry to later attend graduate or medical school. Karlee is excited to be a part of this lab so she can enhance her knowledge of medical conditions stemming from cellular degeneration in the brain. She feels this lab is a great opportunity to develop and grow her skills as a researcher. Outside of academics, Karlee enjoys reading, running/exercising, art, and baking every type of baked good imaginable. email: parrykh [at] mail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
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Ava Scherz
Ava joined the Grillo Lab! |
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Morgan Schroeder
B.S. Chemistry, in progress (Class of 2026) Morgan Schroeder is currently studying Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati. In the future, she plans to pursue a career in research with a focus on Green Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Morgan is excited to join the Grillo Lab because she is interested in potentially developing long-term solutions to neurometabolic diseases and to advance her research background. Outside of studying, Morgan enjoys fitness, reading, and the outdoors. email: schro2me [at] mail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
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Isaiah Smith
B.S. Chemistry, in progress (Class of 2025) Isaiah is pursuing his B.S. in Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati. He hopes to pursue a career in biomedical research. Isaiah is considering graduate school as a viable option, but that decision lies somewhere in the future. In his free time, he likes to travel, try out new foods, and play video games. email: smith2i2 [at] mail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
Lab Mascot
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Good Doggy
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