Meet Our Faculty
Our Faculty consists of leading research professors from top US and Canadian universities, serving as Principal Investigators for our students. Their expertise and guidance help students throughout the research process.
Dr. Robert Malkin, PhD
PhD in Electrical Engineering from Duke University
Areas of Research
Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Global Health
Dr. Anna M Brown, MD, MPhil
MD from Duke University School of Medicine, MPhil in Oncology from the University of Cambridge
Areas of Research
Radiation Oncology, Cancer Treatment
Dr. Jill Zeilstra-Ryalls, PhD
PhD from Purdue University in Biochemistry
Areas of Research
Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering, Public Health
Dr. Diane M. DellaValle, PhD, RDN, LDN
PhD in Human Nutrition from Cornell University
Areas of Research
Sports Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics
Dr. Tim Antonelli, PhD
PhD in Biomathematics from North Carolina State University
Areas of Research
Mathematics, Biomathematics, Statistics
Dr. Lindsay Tallon, PhD
PhD in Population Health from Northeastern University
Areas of Research
Public Health, Global Health, Epidemiology, Climate Science and Emergency Response
Dr. Robert Malkin, PhD
PhD in Electrical Engineering from Duke University
Areas of Research
Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Global Health
Dr. Anna M Brown, MD, MPhil
MD from Duke University School of Medicine, MPhil in Oncology from the University of Cambridge
Areas of Research
Radiation Oncology, Cancer Treatment
Dr. Jill Zeilstra-Ryalls, PhD
PhD from Purdue University in Biochemistry
Areas of Research
Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering, Public Health
Our Research Mentors provide additional, hands-on support to students throughout their projects. They offer extra help and mentorship, ensuring students have the resources and confidence they need to excel in their projects.
Iris Parshley
Duke University
Zahra Khan
University of Toronto
Harmain Rafi
American University
Courtney Orr
Indiana University
Hiwot Zewdie
University of Washington
Nina Ardabili
American University
Rachel Santarsiero
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Juliana Upchurch
Emory University
Hana Zwick
Duke University
Samantha Bjelis
University of Waterloo
Emma Joo
Emory University
Hannah Skropits
Mercyhurst UniversityIris Parshley
Duke University
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