Research Team
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Dr. Ioana Emilia Pavel - Professor, Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Pavel has served as a research mentor for 15+ years. Her research has been recognized by the ACS Omega in the "Women at the Forefront of Chemistry" issue. Ioana enjoys reading, spending time with her family, friends, and being outdoors.
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Laurynn Torres - Graduate Student, Marine Biology
I am a native Washingtonian with a dream of having my own rehab facility for both marine and terrestrial wildlife, my background is in wildlife ecology/conservation and marine ecology/society. I plan to have a long professional career with NOAA doing ecological research and working with endangered species.
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Shuvadeepa Basu - Graduate Student, Biomedical Sciences
My current research is on using silver nanoparticles for efficient drug delivery of antibiotic and anticancer drugs. My long-term plan is to do advanced research on cancer therapy.
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Emma Kenyon - Graduate Student, Biomedical Sciences
I graduated from Baylor University with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Biochemistry. I’m especially interested in microbiology, infectious and chronic diseases, and how molecular techniques can be applied to clinically relevant research. Outside the lab, I love painting animals and spending time with my bunny, Cupid.
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Alexandra Padron - Graduate Student, Biomedical Sciences
I earned a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Biology and am currently a pre-dental student with a strong interest in pharmacology and biomedical sciences. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, creating arts and crafts, and volunteering at my local children’s hospital.
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Ayesha Khalid - Graduate Student, Chemistry
My research interests are in water quality and developing methods for the detection of inorganic and organic hazardous contaminants of fresh and sea water.
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Daniel Adams - Graduate Student, Chemistry
I graduated from the University of San Antonio with a B.S. in Biology, focusing on microbiology & organic chemistry. I later completed the A.S. programs in Process Technology and Environmental/Petrochemical Laboratory Technician at Del Mar college. I have extensive past experience in zoology, horticulture, medicine education and marine water chemistry.
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Mazzy Barrientos -Graduate Student, Chemistry
Mu current goal is to expand my knowledge in analytical chemistry instrumentation. I plan to apply to the M.S. in Chemistry Program after graduation to prepare for employment as an industrial chemist.
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Tasnim Binte Shohid - Graduate Student, Coastal and Marine System Science
I am passionate about transitioning into an Environmental Professional after graduation. I am particularly interested in Environmental Sustainability, Rare Earth Metal and Trace Metal Recovery, and Pollution Prevention. I love to spend my time with my friends and family.
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Lauren Reyna – Honors alumni and volunteer
I am a research assistant, nationally certified Emergency Medical Technician, and aspiring physician with training and knowledge in lab practices and emergency medicine. I am excited to further the field of medicine through my contributions to the underserved and through my research on nano-applications to anticancer drugs.
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Renata Vega - Undergraduate Student, Biomedical Sciences
I am currently working under the guidance of Kyra Kaiser on research focused on the development of alternative antimicrobial agents to address bacterial antibiotic resistance. I aim to apply the technical and personal skills gained through my involvement with Pavel Lab to my future independent research and my professional aspirations of attending medical school after graduation and obtain a degree in medicine.
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Thomas Barreda - Honors Research Student, Biology
I hope to earn at least a master's degree, though I am unsure of what it will be. My scientific interests include microbiology, genetics, and the growing field of genetic modification. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and playing piano.
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Eduardo Amador - Undergraduate Student, Environmental Sciences & Studio Art
I am pursuing research opportunities in healthy environmental practices and medicinal plants as part of Dr. Pavel's team. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors and drawing.
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Christina Montez - Undergraduate Student, Environmental Sciences
One of my goals is to become familiar with the advanced instrumentation and learn the ways it can be utilized in environmental studies. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and dogs!
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Victoria Godsey - Honors Research Student, Biomedical Sciences
I am a Biomedical Sciences major and Honors student at TAMU-CC passionate about forensic research and developing bioanalytical skills for future work in crime laboratories and forensic investigations.
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Raquel Russell - Undergraduate Student, Biomedical Sciences
I am currently working on my undergraduate for Biomedical Sciences. My academic aspiration is to attend professional school, where I am aiming for a career in the medical field. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting and spending time with my family.
Former Students
Graduate Students
Wendy Rangel - Chemistry
Kyra Kaiser - Chemistry
Victoire Delattre - Chemistry
Nicholas Shropshire - Chemistry
Praveen A. Kumar - Environmental Sciences
Arathi Sesha L. Paluri - Biomedical Sciences
Marjorie M. Markopoulos - Biomedical Sciences
Seth W. Brittle - Environmental Sciences
Lirim Sopaj - Chemistry
Kristina N. Steingass - Chemistry
Mia Burnett - Chemistry
Ashley Wilcox - Chemistry
Miriam Crane - Chemistry
Kelsey Hood - Chemistry
John Ryan - Chemistry
Kraig Strayer - Chemistry
Greg Bowers - Chemistry
Ali Md. Akbar - Chemistry
Kevin O’Neil - Chemistry
Jessica Dagher - Chemistry
Daniel Foose - Chemistry
Michelle L. Edwards - Chemistry
Jessica L. Fraley - Chemistry
Kevin M. Dorney - Chemistry
Jessica Dagher - Chemistry
Adam C. Stahler - Chemistry
Catherine B. Anders - Chemistry
Joshua D. Baker - Chemistry
Arathi S. L. Paluri - Pharmacology and Toxicology
Marjorie M. Markopoulos - Pharmacology and Toxicology
Jennifer Monahan - Chemistry
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
Avianna Christine Gay - Chemistry
Kyra Kaiser - Biomedical Sciences
Nasanna Henley - Biomedical Sciences
McNair Scholar Student
Rubena Casas - Biomedical Sciences
SLOAN Ph.D. Student, Puerto Rico
Genesis Lorenzana Vazquez
Grad-Prep Student
Candra McDonald - B.S. in Biology
Honors Undergraduate Research Students
Madison Hallmark - Biology
Austin Carey- Environmental Sciences
Lauren Reyna - Biochemistry
Nasanna Henley - Biomedical Sciences
Nhi Lam - Chemistry
Austin Williams - Biology
Peter Papaioannou - Neuroscience
FSU-RISE Undergraduate Student
Juliely Niyogushima - Chemistry
STREAMS Undergraduate Students
Janeishly Román González
Jasmine Johnson
Juliely Niyogushima
Welch Scholars
Mazzy Barrientos - Undergraduate
Ayesha Khalid - Graduate
Rubena Casas - Undergraduate
Wendy Rangel - Graduate
Kyra Kaiser - Graduate
Nicholas Shropshire - Graduate
Undergraduate Research Students
Rubena Casas- Biomedical Sciences & Biochemistry
Jamie Larson - Biomedical Sciences
Madison Hallmark - Biology
Austin Carey - Environmental Sciences
Mazzy Barrientos - Chemistry
Rourke Zigrossi - Environmental Sciences
Craig Eubanks - Environmental Sciences
Nasanna Henley - Biomedical Sciences
Frances Cruz - Biochemistry
Christina Montez - Environmental Sciences
Chisom Anijekwu - Environmental Sciences
Hector Watt - Environmental Sciences
Chloe Kayser - Forensic Sciences
Benjamin Jordan - Biochemistry
Megan Solis - Chemistry
Victoire Delattre - Chemistry
Kyra Kaiser - Biomedical Sciences
Nicholas Shropshire - Chemistry
Brent Kirkland - Chemistry
Avianna Christine Gay - Chemistry
Jordan Lamar - Chemistry
Samuel Herndon - Biomedical Engineering
Jessica Williams - Chemistry
Caitlyn Harris - Biomedical Engineering,
Patrick Graska - Crime and Justice Studies
Paula L. Silva - Biology
Josh A. Stanley - Health and Fitness
Whitney Danet White - Biology
Jeremiah D. Penick - Chemistry
Stefanie Grace Burban - Biology
Marien Chantal Dusabe - Chemistry
Matthew Muncrief - Biology
Peter Papaioannou - Neuroscience
Gilman Alexander - Pre-Med
Allison Lee Raskan - Chemistry
Kristina Noelle Steingass - Chemistry
Stephanie Williamson - PreMed
Benjamin Secor - Biomedical Engineering
Travis A. Keeling - Chemistry
Caleb J. Hemmelgarn - Biomedical Engineering
Janice M. Sikon - Chemistry
John D. Ryan - Chemistry
Cody B. Fourman - Chemistry
Ashely M. Wilcox - Chemistry
Miriam Crane - Chemistry
Nhi Lam - Chemistry
Daniel Foose - Chemistry
Trevor Bobka - Chemistry
Valerie N. Dagher - Chemistry
Allie Meyerhoefer - Environmental Sciences
Tala Ebrahimian - Biological Sciences
Elizabeth Williams - Biological Sciences
Austin Williams - Biological Sciences
Zachary Arnold - Chemistry
Tazeen Ahmed - Biological Sciences
Diane Iragena - Chemistry
Alice Chang - Chemistry
Tai Lam - Clinical Laboratory Science
Garrett Case - Biomedical Engineering
Kent Weaver - Chemistry and Physics
Jessica Dagher - Chemistry
Jerry K. Lawson - Biological Sciences
Emily Artz - Psychology
Alekya Mudireddy - Biomedical Engineering
High school students:
Jeremiah Penick
Susu Saleh
Rebecca Gresh