OUR TEAM
Saumya Jain, Principal Investigator
Interested in the regulation of timing and specificity of gene expression required for proper circuit formation.
When not at work, enjoys playing and listening to Indian classical music.
Yuanlin (Tina) Li, Graduate Student
Interested in the mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders.
When not in lab I enjoy playing the violin and with my pet cat.
Nishita Singh, Graduate Student
I’m interested in exploring the genetic/epigenetic functions of historically overlooked sections of the genome in the context of neuroscience.When not in lab, you’ll find me reading/writing poetry or rewatching Bojack Horseman for the 937846296383th time.
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Connor Weakland, Graduate Student
I am interested in exploring gene expression regulation during development, and how misregulation impacts structure and connectivity of neurons. When outside of work, I enjoy being active, watching sports, and electronic music production.
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Sanjana Suresh, Graduate Student
Interested in using large-scale sequencing data to explore the genetic underpinnings of development, gene regulation, and disease progression in the brain.
When not immersed in the lab, I enjoy culinary pursuits and staying active.
Lindsey Knight, Graduate Student
I am interested in exploring the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying neuron development, especially in the context of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Outside of the lab, I love going to museums, baking cookies, and taking naps with my cats.
Jinho Kim, BINF Master's Student
Interested in exploring neural network dynamics and their applications.
I enjoy playing video games, watching sports, and discovering great restaurants.
Prajna Dhinakaran, BINF Master's Student
Interested in gene expression dynamics, their role in normal development, and how genomics can help identify targets for therapeutic intervention.
I enjoy travelling, watching Netflix, and trying new restaurants.
Hiteshri Chudasama, BINF Master's Student
I'm particularly interested in how we can use animal models to understand neural mechanisms behind sensory processing. Outside of lab, I like to travel, attend concerts, and watch tv shows.
Rhea Yendamuri, BINF Master's Student
Interested in applying computational approaches to explore gene expression regulation mechanisms
Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading books, writing stories, and playing video games!
Pavan Induraj, BS Undergraduate Student
Interested in exploring spatial and sensory organization of the brain.
I love to watch football, listen to music, and hang out with my friends in my spare time.
Meryl Roy, BS Undergraduate Student
Interested in studying the effects of gene expression on neural circuit formation.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and watching sitcoms.
Carson McCorvey, BS Undergraduate Student
Interested in the mechanisms of gene expression that direct neuron and brain development during different life phases, and the ways that expression changes over time
In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and watching sitcoms.
Shivangi Ranjan, BS Undergraduate Student
Interested in the development and formation of neural tissue and the disease implication of developmental dysregulation.
In my spare time, I enjoy playing ping-pong, running, and spending time in nature.
Jenny Hu, BS Undergraduate Student
I am interested in learning how genetic changes and mutations affect neuron connectivity and lead to neurological disorders.
Outside of lab, I enjoy trying out restaurants, doing something active, or discovering new movies and TV shows
Harshini Balaji, BS Undergraduate Student
Interested in understanding how the timing and spatial organization of gene expression shapes neural circuits and contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders.
Outside of lab, I enjoy playing badminton, traveling, and listening to South Indian music.
You
If you are passionate about understanding how the brain is wired, or simply excited about single-cell -omics or molecular neurobiology, reach out to us!
Alumni
Eunsu Hwang, BINF Master's Student 2024
Agbor Josiah Takang, Research Technician 2024-25
Shaunak Raole, BIF Master's Student 2024 - 2026
Nauhdia Dennard, Undergraduate Researcher 2024 - 2026
Juhi Deora, Research Technician 2024 - 2026
Jayden Lee, Undergraduate Researcher 2026