Role in lab: Lots of reading, writing, listening, talking, and sometimes I even get to do a little bit of lab work.
Fun fact: Outdoors or indoors, I love spending time with my family.
Jenna Daenzer, PhD
Research Scientist
Role in lab: Using a Drosophila melanogaster model of GALT-deficiency to explore the underlying mechanism(s) behind both acute and long-term outcomes in classic galactosemia.
Fun fact: I love outdoor activities - camping, kayaking, and going to the beach are some of my favorites.
Shauna A Rasmussen, PhD
4th year Postdoctoral Researcher
Role in Lab: Investigating our GALT-null rat model of classic galactosemia to better understand the mechanism(s) behind both acute and long-term outcomes, along with potential therapies to prevent those outcomes.
Fun fact: I still have a slightly dislocated rib from third grade.
Grace Carlock
EMPH Program- Prevention Science; Graduating August 2020
Role in Lab: human-subjects research projects for Duarte galactosemia and classic galactosemia
Career plans: My goal is to apply my research experience in the field of public health to improve health outcomes for communities.
Fun fact: I lived in a tiny home for over a year- I'd love to do it again and take my tiny home on the road.
Quinton Katler, MD
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellow, Emory University Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Role in Lab: Investigating mechanism and intervention for primary ovarian insufficiency using our GALT-null rat model of classic galactosemia.
Fun fact: I went bungee-jumping off a 300-foot bridge in Costa Rica - despite being terrified of heights!
Caleb Hightower
Rollins School of Public Health: 2nd year MSPH Student in Biostatistics
Role in Lab: Exploring the interplay between prenatal exposures and fetal genetics as determinants of birth outcomes.
Fun fact: I built my own computer and it hasn't broken yet!
Ronake Desai
Emory senior, Human Health
Role in the lab: Honors Thesis exploring pre-pubertal ovarian function in GALT-null rats
Career Plans: Interested in scientific research and patent law
Fun fact: I love NPR!
Anusha Vavilikolanu
Emory senior, majoring in Biology and Chemistry
Role in Lab: Honors Thesis exploring post-pubertal ovarian function in GALT-null rats
Career Plans: Physician, Clinical Research
Fun Fact: I have a collection with about 50 pictures, toys, stuffed animals, accessories, etc. of penguins!
Carlos Garcia Gonzalez
Emory senior, Business Administration
Role in lab: Undergraduate Research Assistant, assisting on various lab projects
Career Plans: Medical School/physician, administrative roles in healthcare
Fun fact: I am a Spanish citizen but I have never set foot in Spain. Hoping to visit very soon though!
Lauren Schluter
Emory senior, Nursing program
Role in lab: Undergraduate Research Assistant, assisting with multiple projects
Career Plans: Perioperative nurse
Fun fact: I love running!
Sabrina Dallas
Emory junior, Biology Major and Classical Civilizations Minor
Role in lab: Undergraduate Research Assistant, assisting with various ongoing projects. Currently, I am helping with our studies of ovarian function in GALT-null rats.
Career Plans: Medicine, specifically OB/GYN specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology
Fun fact: My family owns an award-winning show dog
Sneh Patel
Emory sophomore, Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
Role in lab: Undergraduate Research Assistant, assisting with various ongoing projects
Career Plans: Physician
Fun fact: I have fractured the same ankle three times playing three different sports.
