Dr. Abigail Koppes, Principal Investigator

Lab Alumni

Alumni – Post-Docs


Chris Bertucci2019 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

 

Alumni – Graduate Students


Jessica Snyder, Bioengineering, PhD 2023

Currently at: TBD

Project: Bioengineering the Intestinal Niche on a Chip: Investigating Signal Transmission Between the Epithelium and Enteric Neurons

Adam Bindas, Chemical Engineering, PhD 2022

Currently at: Xellar Biosystems (Scientist)

Project: Microphysiological Systems to Investigate Parkinson’s Disease and Elucidate Gut-Brain Axis Biology

Erika WheelerBioengineering, MS 2022

Currently at: University of California, Davis (PhD Student)

Project: Characterization of sex-based differences in irritable bowel syndrome and irritable bowel disease

Kirstie Belanger, Chemical Engineering, MS 2021

Currently at: Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (Scientist)

Project: Modeling cardiac innervation on chip

David Diaz Vera, Chemical Engineering, PhD 2020

Currently at: Sanofi (Scientist)

Project: A study of primary sensory neurons and Schwann cells sensitivity to visible light irradiation in vitro, and feasibility of a light inducible system in Schwann cells for neurite outgrowth enhancement in vitro

Tess TorregrosaChemical Engineering, PhD 2020

Currently at: Sanofi (Scientist, Gene Therapy)

Project: Mechanisms to Investigate the Nervous System: Genetic Engineering with Adeno-Associated Viruses

Caroline MillsChemical Engineering, MS 2020

Currently at: Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (R&D Engineer II)

Project: Using magnetic and topographical cues to influence the growth of neuron extensions

Sanjin Hosic: Chemical Engineering, PhD 2019

Currently at: Bluebird Bio (Scientist)

Project: Harnessing Patient-Derived Organoids and Microfluidics to Investigate Cholinergic Regulation of the Epithelial Barrier

Marissa Puzan: Chemical Engineering, PhD 2019

Currently at: Pfizer (Senior Scientist)

Project: Development of an Innervated, Tissue Engineered Model of the GI Tract

Dan Ventre: Bioengineering, PhD 2019

Currently at: Seven Bridges Genomics (Technical Writer)

Project: Investigating the Mechanisms of Ultrasonic and Electrical Neuromodulation

Megha KamathPharmaceutical Sciences, MS 2015

Currently at: National Institute of Health (Biology Research Assistant)

Project: Small intestinal models for drug delivery and tissue engineering

Joshua ScaraliaChemical Engineering, MS 2016

Currently at: Azzur Group (Technical Services Engineer)

Project: Decellularized retina ECM hydrogels for increased cellular migration and integration

 

Alumni – Undergraduate Students


Minhal AhmedChemical Engineering, BS 2019

Now: Mitchell Fellow @ University of Cork (Cryan Lab)

Rachel ShapiroChemical Engineering, BS 2017

Now: PhD Student @ Johns Hopkins University

Emily AshboltMedical Physics, BS 2017

Mina IskarousChemical Engineering, BS 2018

Alon DuvalChemical Engineering, BS 2019

Audrey LeeChemical Engineering, BS 2020

Yang LinChemical Engineering, BS 2018

Mary Lou NadeauChemical Engineering, BS 2021

David UrickChemical Engineering, BS 2018

Meron WonderadChemical Engineering, BS 2020

William Cisneros: Chemical Engineering, BS 2018

Nicholas PhelanChemical Engineering, BS 2019

Brooke Wojeski Chemical Engineering, BS 2019

 
Kat and Kyla Succeed at Research Showcase

Kat and Kyla Succeed at Research Showcase

Congratulations to both Kat and Kyla for their performance at today's Research Showcase! The Research Showcase had members from every level of the Chemical Engineering Department (undergraduate to faculty) participating in poster presentations. After the poster...

Jessica Snyder Defends her Thesis

Jessica Snyder Defends her Thesis

On July 31st, Jessica Snyder successfully defended her thesis "Bioengineering the intestinal niche on a chip: investigating signal transmission between the epithelium and enteric neurons". This success has officially earned her the title of doctor. Dr. Snyder has...