Kat Nilov
Interested in the overlap of space science and the gut-brain-axis, Kat will be taking the NASA SHINE class in 2023 to learn about radiation risk and impact on human health. This interest will lead to the development of stem-cell derived humanized models and eventually the investigation of exogenous forces impact on human nerve, gut, and microbiota response. They hope to develop a deeper understanding of health challenges exhibited by those in space and on earth.
Kat began their PhD in chemical engineering with ABNEL this year, co-advised with Professor Luke Landherr. Prior to Northeastern, Kat completed their bachelors in chemical engineering with a minor in chemistry. They did research in the field of complex coacervates with the Sarah Perry Lab at UMass Amherst. Kat was also involved in projects developing microfluidic chips to synthesize and purify mRNA sponsored by the Craig Martin Lab at UMass. They are committed to making science safe and accessible, implementing pedagogical values in all their work.
B.S. Chemical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst ’22
Amherst, MA
BMES 2017!
Six members of ABNEL presented at the annual Biomedical Engineering Society conference in Phoenix, Arizona! Congrats to Daniel Ventre, Sanjin Hosic, Tess Torregrosa, David Diaz, Minhal Ahmed, and Marissa Puzan for their successful presentations. Check out some photos of the group at BMES and their trip to the Grand Canyon here!
Caroline Receives Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors Award
Caroline Ghio, E’21 has received Northeastern University’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors Award to help her pursue her project, “Iron Homeostasis in Caco-2 Cells.” Congratulations Caroline!!