Anwen Eslinger
Education:
BA in Anthropology, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
MS in Health Informatics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
Research Interests: As a lab scientist, my interests are diverse, though I gravitate to developing in vitro models and screens. I also have an interest in data engineering and data analysis, with a particular enjoyment in creating data visualization.
Interests Outside the Lab: I enjoy gardening, hiking, and tabletop gaming. I also bake birthday cakes for kids in the foster care system.
Zoey Temesgen
Education:
Currently pursuing a BS in Genetics, Cell Biology and Development at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Research Interests:
I have previously interned in the Mayo Clinic Cancer Pharmacogenomics laboratory where I learned some basic laboratory skills. I am interested in becoming more proficient in my research skills. I will be working on characterizing how the immune system responds differently to different influenza viruses.
Interests Outside the Lab:
I enjoy watching movies with my friends, walking around campus, and grabbing food on the weekends. I also love to play tennis, spend time with my dog, and go shopping. Also, I enjoy reading and appreciate any book recommendations anyone can give me.
Lily Grothe, BS, MD
Education: BS in Biology, University of Northwestern St. Paul
MD, American University of Antigua
Research Interests: Pediatric eczema and allergies. Additionally, after living and working in a developing country, I’m also interested in global health and health equity.
Interests Outside of Lab:
I love gardening, baking, and reading, and I’ve recently been enjoying creating children’s books. I also enjoy spending time with loved ones, especially doing escape/puzzle rooms with them!
Current Work:
Lily is currently serving as a Pediatrics Resident in Des Moines, Iowa
Kevin Ogbonna
Education:
University of California, Santa Barbara. Expected graduation, 2024 with a B.A Molecular Biology
Research Interests:
Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, cancer biology, and pediatric infectious diseases.
Interests Outside the Lab:
Watching sports, playing video games, and watching movies.