Doisy Scholars

Haley obtained her B.S. in Biochemistry from the College of Saint Scholastica in northern Minnesota.
Haley’s current research project involves studying proteomic changes resulting from chlorolipid treatment of human cells.
In her free time, Haley likes to play Animal Crossing, read, and walk around outside.

Amelia obtained her B.S. in Biology from Murray State University in Kentucky.
Amelia’s research project is focused on investigating the p38 regulatory components involved in differentiation dependent DUX4 activation in Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy.
Outside of the lab, Amelia enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Cassie received her B.S. in Biology with a minor in Spanish from Saint Louis University. After graduation, she worked in the Tavis lab in the MMI department for one year as a lab technician, before joining the Biomedical Sciences Core program.
Cassie’s research focuses on the structural enzymology of coagulation factors and their complexes. Currently, she studies the role of the catalytic Ser in allostery.
When not in the lab, Cassie enjoys riding her bike in Tower Grove Park, cooking, and trying new restaurants in the St. Louis area.

Sahiti is originally from India and moved to Saint Louis in 2019 from Marquette University along with the Antony lab.
Sahiti’s research focuses on exploring the function of a crucial Replication Protein A and unraveling its role in maintaining genomic stability, oncology.
Apart from science, Sahiti serves as a BMB department representative in the Graduate Student Association and as a member of the conference and professional awards committee.

Reagan obtained his B.S. in Chemistry from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.
Reagan’s research project involves investigating potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant roles of plasmalogens, particularly in the setting of sepsis.
Other than research, Reagan enjoys hiking, fishing, and making stained glass art.

Barbara obtained both her B.S. in Biochemistry and M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Brazil.
Barbara’s research interests focus on investigating the impact of progerin expression on telomere stability and inflammation.
In her free time, Barbara loves spending time with family, especially with her daughter, and walking outside.

Rachel obtained her B.S. in Molecular Biology from Loyola University-Chicago.
Rachel’s current research is focused on determining the connection between glycogen accumulation and cardiac hypertrophy.
Outside of lab, Rachel enjoys reading, volunteering at the animal shelter, and spending time outside.