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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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
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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Megan McGuire
B.S. Chemistry, in progress (Class of 2024) Megan McGuire is studying Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati after previously transferring from the University of DePaul. Her future involves getting a Ph.D. in Chemistry while pursuing a career in research. 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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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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Angelica Pernia
B.S. Biochemistry, in progress (Class of 2023) Angelica is a transfer student pursuing a B.S. in Biochemistry at the University of Cincinnati, with a Chemistry background as an analyst. But her love for research and science made her return for a second B.S. degree as an adult. After graduation she plans to move into a Ph.D. program with a focus on Biochemistry research. Her expectation in research is to study the relationship between aging and the regulation of transition metals in the organism. 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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Isaiah Smith
B.S. Biochemistry, in progress (Class of 2025) email: smith2i2 [at] mail [dot] uc [dot] edu |
Summer Students
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Amy Apfelbaum
B.S. Biochemistry, in progress (Class of 2025) Amy Apfelbaum is studying Biochemistry with a minor in Statistics at DePauw University. Amy is very interested in investigating disrupted biochemical processes that play a role in human diseases by utilizing a range of techniques. As a REU Summer Intern, Amy will get more exposure to working in the lab and collaborating with graduate students and postdoctorates to help her effectively communicate her results and ultimately identify where her specific scientific curiosities lie. Outside of school, Amy is on the field hockey team at DePauw and enjoys going on walks, watching movies, and trying new restaurants. |
Lab Mascot
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Good Doggy
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