Trainees

Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Graduate Group
La Torre Lab
Project:  We are investigating the dynamics of early retinal development and patterning in the mammalian retina and how morphogenic pathways, such as Sonic hedgehog, influences this.
Fun Fact:  I enjoy being outdoors, camping, hiking, and climbing, because that's how eye roll :)

Neuroscience Graduate Group
Joiner Lab
Project: I am looking at how multisensory feedback can influence our subconscious perception of our body size and impact how we interact with our environment using virtual reality. 
Fun Fact:  I have driven almost all the way across the country (Ohio to California) three times. 

Integrative Pathobiology Graduate Group
Thomasy Lab
Project:  I am studying the role of mechanotransduction protein (TAZ) in the development, homeostasis, and dystrophy of corneal endothelial cells. 
Fun Fact:  I have an eye-catching amazon tree boa who is known for his spicy mood and can put on a spectacle! 

Psychology Graduate Group
Geng Lab
Project:  I study how semantically related objects help us form spatial predictions that guide visual attention. Next year, I will extend my research to examine how these predictions may be especially important for discriminating information under low-visibility conditions using virtual reality (VR). 
Fun Fact:  I have a pet snail named Gertrude!