Alumni

	MEGAN PHAN Undergraduate Researcher meganphan@tamu.edu B.S. Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University
	KAITLYN ROMOSER Research Assistant kaitlyn.romoser@tamu.edu Master Student in Ecology and Conservation Biology, Texas A&M University B.S. Environmental Studies with Minor in Oceanography, Texas A&M University
	CLAIRE CHRISTIAN Undergraduate Researcher clairechrist01@tamu.edu B.S. Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University
	NICOLE GLENN Student Doctor at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences anglenn@cvm.tamu.edu B.S. Marine Biology, Texas A&M University Galveston B.S. Marine Fisheries, Texas A&M University Galveston DVM Class of 2023 “Better is possible. It does not take genius. It takes diligence. It takes moral clarity. It takes ingenuity. And above all, it takes a willingness to try.” ― Atul Gawande, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance
	OMAR ALI MANZUR Undergraduate Researcher omaralimanzur@tamu.edu Studying evolution of the immunoglobulin sigma light chain B.S. Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University
	RUTH SCEGO Undergraduate Researcher rrscego@tamu.edu Studied the use of gene conversion to diversify cattle Ig heavy chain repertoire Master Student in Dietetic at Montana State University B.S. Nutrition Sciences DPD, Texas A&M University
	CHRISTIAN MITCHELL Associate Scientist for Molecular Templates cmitchell@cvm.tamu.edu Studied thymic evolution using nurse sharks as a model organism M.S. Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University B.S. Biochemistry, University of Central Arkansas
	JILL SKROBARCZYK Ph.D. student in Poultry Science, studying under Luc Berghman jillpigs@tamu.edu B.S. Poultry Science, Texas A&M University
	ASHLEY MARCHAND Ph.D. student in Genetics ashmarch@tamu.edu Currently works at Dallas IVF B.S. Genetics, Texas A&M University
	ANIKA FELIX Master's Student in Biomedical Sciences-NTO anikafelix@tamu.edu B.A. in Biology & minor in Spanish, Texas A&M University “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain.” - A quote Anika likes, by Dolly Parton
	SUJAY SHANKAR Undergraduate Researcher sujayshankar@utexas.edu Studying applications of microfluidics for B cell repertoire analysis B.S.E. Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas (Austin)
	BROOKE NORWOOD Research Associate III at Takeda M.S. (non-thesis) in Biotechnology (Engineering Dept) B.S. Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University
	KELLY HEAD M.S. Student (thesis) in Biomedical Sciences khead@cvm.tamu.edu B.S. Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University (with Spanish certification)
	BRUNA DIAS M.S. Student Intern bru.c.diias@gmail.com Studying the evolution of immunogenetics in aquatic mammals during the colonization of new environments M.S. Student, UNICAMP, Brazil B.S. Biological Sciences, PUC-Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
	THAD DEISS Ph.D. Candidate in Veterinary Pathobiology Studying the immunogenetic plasticity of shark and cow lymphocyte antigen receptors B.S. Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University - Kingsville
	JENNA HARRISON Research Assistant B.S. in Biomedical Sciences Conducts research on gamma, delta, and beta somatic hypermutation
	ALDO ARVIZU FLORES Visiting Scholar, Associate Professor, University of Sonora, Mexico Teleost Fish Immune Anatomy, Molecular Biology and Transcriptomics Bachelor of Engineering (Biotechnology), Instituto Technologico de Sonora M.S. Biochemistry, Centro de Investigacion en Alimentacion y Desarrollo, Hermosillo, Sonora Ph.D. Structural Chemistry, Centro de Investigacion en Alimentacion y Desarrollo, Hermosillo, Sonora
	TROY LOBUE Non-Thesis Master's Student
	ROLANDO GOMEZ Master's Student (non-thesis) in Biomedical Sciences B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University
	ALEX BASS Undergraduate Researcher
	DR. BRE BREAUX Ph.D. Veterinary Pathobiology Currently, Bre is a post-doctoral student at Stanford. Ph.D. Veterinary Pathobiology (Dissertation: Amazonian and West Indian Manatee Immunogenetics) B.S. Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station TX
	KATIE BROCK Undergraduate Researcher
	NATALIE CASTELL Veterinary Medical Scientist Research Training Program Fluorescent in situ hybridization of AID/TRA in nurse shark tissue Won a Zoetis scholarship! https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/for-deans-corner/april-2018/texas-am-students-receive-zoetis-veterinary-student-scholarships
	COURTNEY CASTER B.S. (2012), rotating Ph.D. student, Genetics Program Studying the evolution of mammalian CD1d presentation of lipid antigen to NK-T Cells Currently Ph.D. Student in Genetics, Texas A&M University, College Station TX
	KATIE CERAMI Non-thesis Master's Student M.S. Student in Biomedical Sciences/Veterinary Pathobiology
	PAT CHEN Lab Manager and Research Associate Ig-TCR transrearrangement in shark, cattle serology, shrimp immunogenomics, cognoscente of molecular techniques, trainer of everyone, expeditor of all projects B.S. Biology, Fu-Jen University, Taipei Taiwan M.S. Microbiology/Virology, University of Illinois, Urbana IL Finally retired in 2016. We will miss you, Pat!
	REBECCA DANIEL Directed Studies Shark fluorescent in situ hybridization of AID/ RAG /T cell receptors Currently working towards BS at Texas A&M University
	CHRISTINA DU, D.V.M. M.S. (2011) with Lab Animal Medicine residency Investigation of Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Isotypes in an Ancestral Mucosal Immune Model Currently Interim Director of Comparative Medicine and Attending Veterinarian at Scott and White Hospitals, Temple TX
	ELLEN DUCKWORTH Veterinary Intern Instructor in Large Animal Clinical Sciences Immunogenetics of pathology in marine mammal populations B.S. Chemistry/Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman OK D.V.M., Texas A&M University, College Station TX Currently an associate small animal veterinarian in Yukon, Oklahoma
	MIKAELA GONDOLFE B.S. (2013) student in Biomedical Sciences Bovine B cell single-cell cloning and IgH/IgL paired PCR Currently in MS Program in Animal Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station TX
	ANNA GOODROE, D.V.M. Veterinary Medical Scientist Research Training Program, Summer 2011 Analysis of Immunoglobulins Secreted by Xenopus in Response to Oral and Intraperitoneal Immunization Currently resident in Comparative Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore MD
	ASHLEY HEARD-GANIR Student in D.V.M Program and Veterinary Medical Scientist Research Training Program Elephant shark TCR alpha locus immunogenetics B.S. Marine Science, University of Hawaii - Hilo
	CHRIS HONG Undergraduate Researcher, Summer 2012 Bioinformatics of Shrimp Immunogenomics Currently a student in Biochemistry, University of Texas, Austin TX
	BRENDAN JACOBS B.S. (2009) in Genetics and Biochemistry Comparative Immunogenetics of Tetrapod T Cell Receptor Loci Currently Chemist at Nalco Champion, Houston TX
	NATALIE JACOBS Thesis M.S. Student Xenopus antibody repertoire B.S. Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University Currently working at MD Anderson in Houston, TX
	ADITI KAUSHIK Summer Researcher after M.S. (2013) in Professional Program in Biotechnology Shark T cell receptor immunogenetics Currently stem cell laboratory technician, Celltex, Houston TX
	SHEHNAZ LOKHANDWALA Directed studies during M.S. (2012) in Professional Program in Biotechnology Immunogenetics of bovine ultra-long CDR3 antibodies Received Ph.D. in Veterinary Microbiology, Texas A&M University, College Station TX, 2016 Currently a post-doctoral student at Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
	ANA PAOLA LÓPEZ REYES GUERRERO Visiting scholar from the University of Sonora, Mexico
	TATIANA MAIA DE OLIVIERA Visiting scholar from Federal University of Pará, Brazil Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Brazil, Toll-like receptor in manatees. M.S. in Biotechnology, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), Brazil Professional M.S. in Sustainable use natural resources in Tropical Regions from Vale Institute of Technology Sustainable Development, ITVDS, Brazil B.S. Biology, University Tiradentes, Sergipe, Brazil
	SARA MASHOOF, D.V.M. Ph.D. (2014) in Veterinary Microbiology Tadpole thymectomy and mucosal humoral immunity in Xenopus and tuna Post-doctoral Researcher in the laboratory of Moriya Tsuji, The Rockefeller University, New York NY Currently in Houston, TX
	NAOMI McCAULEY High School/ Undergraduate Researcher Mucosal humoral immunity in fish Graduated from A&M Consolidated HS; student in Mr. Matt Young's Advanced Biotechnology class Currently at Texas A&M University working towards a B.S.
	ZACH OLSCHWANGER B.S. (2011) Student in Biomedical Sciences Shark MHC Class II Transactivator Currently Scientist with Molecular Diagnostics, Luminex Corporation, Austin TX
	ASHLEY PETERSON M.S. Student and Resident in Comparative Medicine (2014) Natural history of vertebrate immunoglobulin isotypes B.A. Biology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA D.V.M., Kansas State University, Manhattan KS “Today may there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.“ - a passage Ashley liked
	MADELEINE POHLMANN Undergraduate Researcher Currently pursuing a BS in Biomedical Sciences and a certificate in Biomedical Research and Development (graduating May 2018)
	DHIVYA RAMAKRISHNAN Directed studies during M.S. (2010) in Professional Program in Biotechnology Evolution of S100 family of Calcium regulators Currently Research Associate at Gilead Virology, Foster City, CA
	AMELIA ROMOSER Ph.D. (2012) in Toxicology Nano-immunotoxicology (Co-mentored with Dr. Christie Sayes) Currently Post-doctoral researcher in the laboratory of Tim Phillips, Texas A&M University Received her DABT certification (American Board of Toxicology), 2016
	ALEX SALAZAR Ph.D. Candidate in Materials Science, University of Sonora and Visiting Scientist (2013) Immunotoxicology of iron cyclophanes Currently finishing Ph.D., University of Sonora, Hermosillo Mexico
	CONNELLY SEARS Undergraduate Researcher
	STACIE SEELYE M.S. Student and Resident in Comparative Medicine Phylogeny of chimeric antigen receptors B.S. Microbiology, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins CO M.B.A. Colorado State University, Ft. Collins CO D.V.M., Colorado State University, Ft. Collins CO M.S. Texas A&M University, College Station TX Diplomate, American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine Currently staff veterinarian at Charles River Labs in Reno, NV.
	AUDREY VITTER High School Summer (2009) Researcher from A&M Consolidated High School Shark MHC Class II Transactivator Currently pursuing B.S. at Notre Dame University, South Bend IN
	KEHAN VOHRA Undergraduate Researcher
	JONATHAN WALKER B.S. (2012) in Biomedical Sciences MACS of Frog B cells for Studies of Antibody Isotype Heterodimerization Currently Medical Laboratory Scientist at Methodist Hospital, Houston TX
	ANDREA WALLACE B.S. (2010) student in Genetics and Biochemistry Somatic Hypermutation at Shark T Cell Receptor Loci M.S. in Behavior, Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics at the University of Maryland, College Park MD, 2014 Currently teaching Biology at Lonestar College in Houston
	HEATHER WEIR Summer Researcher (2014) Now attending PA school at UTMB Galveston
	RACHEL WRIGHT Ph.D. (2011) in Genetics Role of RPGR Isoforms in Photoreceptor Generation (Co-mentored with Drs. Don Hong and Brian Perkins) Currently Instructional Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Texas A&M University
	MATT YOUNG Aquatic Science, Biotechnology and Advanced Biotechnology Teacher A&M Consolidated High School and AAI Summer Research Fellow Mucosal immunity in fishes, pedagogical techniques for immunology in high school B.S. Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station TX Currently at Emergency Services Training Institute in College Station, TX