I am from Owosso, Michigan, and I am pursuing a double major in Biological Sciences and Neuroscience on the pre-med track, with plans to graduate in May 2025. In the lab, I am contributing to the inositol project, focusing on the role of energy metabolism in inositol synthesis. Outside of research, I work on campus as a resident advisor (RA) and part-time as an EMT.
Katelin Chau
Mentor: Mohamed Chakkour
hk3798@wayne.edu
I am from Clinton Township, MI, and am currently a biology junior at Wayne State University. I am on the pre-Physician Assistant (PA) track and work as a medical assistant in internal medicine. In the lab, I am part of the inositol research group, where my work examines the interaction between the inositol synthesis regulator, IP6K1, and phosphatidic acid (PA) in the plasma membrane.
Troy Kiet
Mentor: Michael Adu
hh6143@wayne.edu
I am from Huntington Beach, California, and I’m in my senior year as a Biological Sciences Major at Wayne State, seeking to graduate in the semester of Winter 2025. I am part of the inositol research group in the lab, and I am particularly interested in understanding how inositol deprivation affects cellular processes.
Alaa Alkhudhari
Mentor: Michael Adu
hh6143@wayne.edu
I am a third-year biology student currently engaged in research on the effects of inositol deprivation on cellular functions. My work focuses on how inositol availability influences cellular health, contributing to broader therapeutic strategies. With a passion for mental health and biological sciences, I aspire to become a psychiatrist to integrate my understanding of biology with mental health treatment.
Ayat Sarray
Mentor: Abu Ramim
hg6136@wayne.edu
Angelina Essa
Post Bacchelorate
Mentor: Vikalp Kumar
angessa01@gmail.com
I am from Clarkston, Michigan. I earned my bachelor’s in Human Biology from Michigan State University in 2023. Currently, I am exploring the role of cardiolipin, a mitochondrial membrane lipid, in myogenesis. When I’m not unraveling science mysteries, you’ll find me hitting the greens for a round of golf or vibing to my favorite tunes.
