Lab Alumni

Perin grew up in Huntington, West Virginia, where he also attended Marshall University and received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry. At Marshall University he did research in a proteomics lab under the supervision of Dr. Leslie Frost. In the lab he focused specifically on protein binding partners of the Apolipoprotein-A1 pro-peptide using mass spectrometry (LCMS, GCMS, MADLI-TOF). He has moved to North Carolina and is now interested in membrane protein channels and their incredible potential utility. In his free time, Perin enjoys swimming, playing volleyball and soccer, listening to audiobooks, and playing Xbox.

Rachel is from Cold Spring Harbor, New York. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Miami, studying chemistry and microbiology. From there, she joined the Dept of Chemistry at UNC Chapel Hill. Under the direction of Prof. Bo Li, she studied the activity of hybrid antibiotics in Gram-negative bacteria. Now with Prof. Huong Kratochvil, she is learning about biophysics and designing membrane channels. Outside of lab, Rachel likes to read, climb, and sit in the sun.

Gautham is currently a sophomore from Cary, NC majoring in biology and minoring in neuroscience and EXSS. He hopes to go on to medically school in the future and pride a career in orthopedics and potentially orthopedic surgery. Outside the lab, he loves playing and watching all sports!

Josh is a biochemistry major, who is also interested in studying music, statistics, and sustainable urbanization. He likes to flip around (literally), go down YouTube and Wikipedia rabbit holes, and play video games. There's not much he dislikes except the phylum Arthropoda.

Gavin is currently a sophomore from San Antonio, TX majoring in biomedical engineering and on the Pre-med track. He plans to pursue a MDPhD following undergraduate and has interests in a variety of fields of research ranging from protein dynamics to drug delivery. A few hobbies of his are playing the cello and watching his favorite soccer team Arsenal!

Mia is a sophomore from Greensboro, NC majoring in biology with a minor in Spanish. Her plan is to attend med school and pursue a career as a pediatrician. Outside of the lab, I enjoy rock climbing, eating at restaurants, and going to concerts!

Celeste is a rising junior who is majoring in chemistry and medical anthropology. She is a proud Durhamite (Durham, NC) and loves to explore new food joints around the city. In her free time, she likes to bake, write, or hone her photography skills. In the future, Celeste wishes to continue her studies in chemistry to help solve problems in the realm of medicine.