Lab Alumni
| Former Research Staff | Position in Lab | Moved to | New Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elena Irollo, PhD | Research Associate (2018-2021)
Research Assistant Professor (2021-2024) | American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) | Associate Director, Scientific Programs |
| Stephanie Yakir | Lab Manager (2017-2024) | Tulane University | National Primate Research Center Compliance Specialist |
| Saori Shimizu, MD, PhD | Research Associate (2004-2011) | Novartis, Japan | Medical Director |
| Giuseppe Bardi, PhD | Research Associate (2005-2006) | CNR of Pisa, Italy | Researcher |
| Former Postdoctoral Fellows | Position in Lab | Moved to | New Position |
| Jonathan Pitcher, MD, PhD | MD, PhD Graduate Student in Micro-virology and Immunology (2009-2012)
Postdoctoral Fellow (2014-2015) | University of Pittsburgh | Medical Resident |
| Roberto Wurth, PhD | Visiting Research Scholar (2011-2012) | Department of Internal Medicine University of Genoa, Italy | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Silvia Burbassi, PhD | Postdoctoral Fellow (2006-2010) | College de France, ISERM, Paris Communication Jonctionnelle et Interactions entre Réseaux Neuronaux et Gliaux | Research Staff |
| Jose Joaquin Merino, PhD | Postdoctoral Fellow (2003-2004) | Medical College Computense University, Madrid | Researcher |
| Muhammad Z. Khan, PhD | Postdoctoral Fellow (2001-2009) Research Faculty | The University of Pennsylvania, Department of Neurology Philadelphia | Research Staff |
| Former Graduate Students | Position in Lab | Moved to | New Position |
| Chun-Ta Ho, PhD | PhD Graduate Student, Pharmacology & Physiology | Drexel University College of Medicine | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| James Johnson | Graduate Student, Master in Microbiology & Immunology (2022-2024) | Albert Einstein College of Medicine | PhD Graduate Student |
| Sophie Gonzalez | Medical Student Researcher (2020-2021) | Drexel University College of Medicine | Medical Student |
| Jared Luchetta, PhD | PhD Graduate Student, Pharmacology & Physiology, (2017-2023) | Quantigen Biosciences, IN | Senior Scientist |
| Edie Riggs | Post Baccalaureate Pre Medical Student Researcher (2018-2020) | Kansas City University College of Medicine | Medical Student |
| Ipek Eralp | Graduate Student, Master in Pharmacology & Physiology, (2018-2020) | Rothman Orthopaedics | Clinical Research Coordinator |
| Lindsay Festa, PhD | PhD Graduate Student, Pharmacology & Physiology, (2013-2018) | University of Pennsylvania | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Erica Dalla | Graduate Student, Master in Cancer Biology, (2015-2017) | Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine | PhD Graduate Student |
| Bradley Nash, PhD | PhD Graduate Student, Pharmacology & Physiology, (2011-2017) | Drexel University College of Medicine | Scientific Writer |
| Reymaulde Danger | Graduate Student, Master in Anatomy and Pathology (2014-2016) | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine | Medical Student |
| Matilde Hoffman | Graduate Student, Master in Medical Science, (2012-2014) | Drexel University College of Medicine | Medical Student |
| Kevin Tarn | Graduate Student, Master in Medical Science, (2012-2014) | Drexel University College of Medicine | Academic Lab Manager |
| Anna Cook Abt, PhD | PhD Graduate Student, Neuroscience, (2008-2013) | SciStrategy, PA | Medical Writer |
| Jaclyn Nicolai, PhD | PhD Graduate Student, Pharmacology and Physiology, (2006-2010) | Wistar Inisitute, Immunology Program, Philadelphia, PA | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Anjum Parkar | Graduate Student, Master in Bioengineering (2006) | Merck Laboratories, PA | Research Technician |
| Jeegar Patel, PhD | PhD Graduate Student, Pharmacology and Physiology – NRSA/NIDA Fellow (2006) | Abbott Laboratories | Scientist |
| Rajarshi Sengupta, PhD | PhD Graduate Student, Neuroscience, (2005-2009) | Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Pediatrics | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Randi Hippensteel | Graduate Student, Master in Neuroscience, (2005-2008) | Centocor, PA | Associate Scientist |
| Nha Nuyng | Graduate Student, Master of Medical Science, (2004) | University of Illinois Medical School | Medical Student |
| Sanjay Maraboyna | Graduate Student, Master of Medical Science, (2003) | Ohio State Medical School | Medical Student |
| Engy Hanna | Graduate Student, Master of Medical Science, (2002) | Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; subsequently accepted into the NIH one-year off program for physicians | Medical Student |
| Former Undergraduate Students | Position in Lab | Moved to | New Position |
| Anthony Lisi | Undergraduate Student, (2022-2024) | University of Bologna | Robotic Surgery Internship |
| Eda Atmaca | Undergraduate Student, Summer (2015) | San Fransisco State University, University of Southern California | Graduate Student |
| Chihyang (Matt) Lin | Undergraduate Student, (2014-2016) | Drexel University College of Medicine | Medical Student |
| Sheila Kaushik | Undergraduate Research Student, Summer, (2013) | Drexel University | Completing Bachelor’s Degree |
| Juhi Motiani | Undergraduate Research Student, Summer, (2013) | Drexel University | Completing Bachelor’s Degree |
| Rachel Han | Undergraduate Research Student, (2012) | University of Pennsylvania | Enrolled in Health Sciences Graduate Program |
| My-Thao Le | Undergraduate Student, Philadelphia Central High School, Gifted Student Program, (2003-2005) | University of the Sciences in Philadelphia | Graduate Student |
| Danielle Resue | Undergraduate Student, SURF program, (2001-2002) | Albany Medical College, NY | PhD Graduate Student |

