Eric Johnson
Eric joined ABNEL in the spring of 2025 as a Bioengineering PhD student. He earned his B.S. in Environmental Health Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2024. During his undergrad, he worked in Dr. Abbott’s lab where his research focused on obesogens, chemicals suspected to disrupt adipose tissue development and contribute to obesity. Eric is continuing his research journey in ABNEL, investigating the serotonin-based signaling pathways between the gut microbiota and autonomic nervous system.
B.S. Environmental Health Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University ’24
Pittsburgh, PA
Bryan Schellberg – Quickest turn around review publication
Congratulations to our PhD student, Bryan Schellberg, on his recent review publication in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research! Bryan's publication not only marks the lab's first in 2025 but also set a new record for fastest turn around review publication in...
What a tiny, 3D gut can tell us about gastrointestinal disorders
Principal investigators of ABNEL and LNNR, Dr. Abigail Koppes and Dr. Ryan Koppes, recently made headlines on Northeastern Global News. This recognition arises from their collaborative efforts on the development of microphysiological systems aimed at investigating the...