I am from Metamora, Michigan, and I am currently a third-year biological sciences major. In addition, I minor in global health and social medicine and focus on the pre-med track. In the lab, I am a part of the Cardiolipin (CL) research project, where I work to create a new model organism of CL deficiency.
Dania Jabbar
hk6575@wayne.edu
Mentor: Chisom Onu
I am a junior majoring in biology, with aspirations to pursue a PhD in the future. In the lab, my research explores the energy demands on cells caused by the overlap between glycolytic and inositol biosynthesis pathways under VPA treatment. Beyond science, I enjoy losing myself in a good book or recharging with yoga.
Kalon Boilore
hk8844@wayne.edu
Mentor: Mohamed Chakkour
I am from Owosso, Michigan, 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
hk3798@wayne.edu
Mentor: Mohamed Chakkour
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
hh6143@wayne.edu
Mentor: Michael Adu
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
hh6143@wayne.edu
Mentor: Michael Adu
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
hg6136@wayne.edu
Mentor: Abu Ramim
Angelina Essa
Post Bacchelorate
angessa01@gmail.com
Mentor: Vikalp Kumar
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.
