SNIP Alumni

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We are incredibly proud of all of our SNIP trainees. Former SNIP students are now enrolled in graduate programs and other post graduate academic or training programs, including: Ph.D. programs at the University of Florida, University of Michigan, Boston University, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, Ohio State University, Wake Forest University and Virginia Commonwealth University; IRTA Fellows in the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) postbacc program, and Yale University School of Medicine postbacc program; Medical School at the University of Florida and elsewhere, completed Master’s degrees at the University of Florida and elsewhere. Many other SNIP trainees are currently conducting research in academic labs as well as in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.

Please browse below to meet our previous trainees. If you are a previous SNIP student, we want to hear from you. Please complete the form below and to update us as you progress in your career. We can’t wait to see what you do next!

Class of 2023

Aylin AK

Ms. Aylin AK is a junior at the University of Oklahoma. She is majoring in neuroscience and biology with a minor in statistics. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Matt LaVoie.

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Valerie Cabrera

Ms. Valerie Cabrera is a junior at the University of Florida. She is majoring in psychology and behavioral and cognitive neuroscience with minor in economics. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Eduardo Candelario-Jalil.

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Jazmyn Coronado

Ms. Jazmyn Coronado is a junior at the University of Florida. She is majoring in biochemistry. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Valerie Joers.

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Kenedy Cox

Ms. Kenedy Cox is junior at Western Illinois University. She is majoring in psychology with a minor in Spanish. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Joe Abisambra.

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Rachel Eloy

Ms. Rachel Eloy is a junior at the University of Florida. She is majoring in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience as well as women’s studies with a minor in health disparities in society. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Paola Guisti-Rodriguez.

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Jerrica Francisco

Ms. Jerrica Francisco is a senior at Lamar University. She is majoring is psychology with a minor in chemistry. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Sara Burke.

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Vedant Garg

Mr. Vedant Garg is a sophomore at the University of Florida. He is majoring in health science. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Joshua Wong and Matt Burns.

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Aidan Higgs

Mr. Aidan Higgs is a junior at the University of Florida. He is majoring in mathematics. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Nancy Padilla-Coreano.

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Julia Langman

Ms. Julia Langman is a junior at Nova Southeastern University. She is majoring in neuroscience with a minor in psychology and public health. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Mark Moehle.

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Chelsey Leveque

Ms. Chelsey Leveque is a senior at Manhattan College. She is majoring in psychology with a minor in chemistry and biology. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Paola Guisti-Rodriguez.

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Krisha Mehta

Ms. Krisha Mehta is a junior at Dickinson College. She is majoring in neuroscience with a minor in psychology. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Ben Warren.

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Lorena Mesquita Ragonesi

Ms. Lorena Mesquita Ragonesi is a junior at Nova Southeastern University. She is majoring in neuroscience with a minor in data analysis and research studies. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Karina Alvina.

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Abel Pichardo

Mr. Abel Pichardo is a junior at San Diego State University. He is majoring in psychology. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Eric Porges.

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Caleb Reichbaum

Mr. Caleb Reichbaum is a junior at Troy University. He is majoring in interdisciplinary studies with a minor in psychology. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Jeremy McIntyre.

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Drew Smith

Mr. Drew Smith is a junior at Nova Southeastern University. He is majoring in neuroscience with a minor in chemistry and pre-health. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Berry Setlow.

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Niang Thang

Ms. Niang Thang is a junior at Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is majoring in psychology with a minor in chemistry. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Andrew Maurer.

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Class of 2022

Mauli Bhogade

Ms. Mauli Bhogade is a junior at the University of Florida majoring in biochemistry and neuroscience with a minor in biomolecular engineering. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Habibeh Khoshbouei.

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Lucas Budd

Mr. Lucas Budd graduated from the University of Florida majoring in biomedical engineering. He is currently working on his MD/PhD at Washington University. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Gordon S. Mitchell.

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Isabel Castro Rivera

Ms. Isabel Castro Rivera is a junior at the University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras majoring in environmental science. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Nancy Padilla Coreano.

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Kiani Cruz

Ms. Kiani Cruz graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa majoring in biology. Currently a Postbac at the University of Chicago. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Sara Burke.

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Ryan Fishman

Mr. Ryan Fishman graduated from the University of Florida with degrees in microbiology and cell science and nutritional sciences. He is currently working at Fullbright English Teaching Assistant Program in Vietnam for the 22-23 School Year. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Sara Burke.

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Michael Guldin

Mr. Michael Guldin is a graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University majoring in aerospace physiology. He completed his SNIP research under the mentorship of Dr. Matthew J. LaVoie.

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Joshua Lopez Scarim

Mr. Joshua Lopez Scarim graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in biology. He is currently a student at the Well-Cornell Medicine/The Rockefeller University/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Tri-Institutional MD-PhD program. He completed his SNIP research under the mentorship of Drs. Malú Tansey and Alfonso Martin-Pena.

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Samuel McDonald

Mr. Samuel McDonald graduated from Sewanee The University of the South with a degree in neuroscience. Currently a Research Tech with Jonathan Bird at UF Pharmacology. He completed his SNIP research under the mentorship of Dr. Mark Moehle.

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Kevin McNaught Jr.

Mr. Kevin McNaught Jr. graduated from the Royal Holloway, University of London with a degree in biomedical sciences. He is currently working on a Master’s in Neuroscience at UF. He completed his SNIP research under the mentorship of Dr. Jada Lewis.

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Karelys Montanez

Ms. Karelys Montanez graduated from Nova Southeastern University majoring in behavioral neuroscience. She is currently a Postbac at the University of Chicago. She completed her SNIP research under the mentorship of Dr. Yenisel Cruz-Almeida.

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Gloria Morales Quintana

Ms. Gloria Morales Quintana graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla with a degree in biology. She completed her SNIP research under the mentorship of Dr. Sara Burke.

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Sophia Moret

Ms. Sophia Moret graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in biology. She is currently a Postbac at Yale University. She completed her SNIP research under the mentorship of Dr. Karina Alvina.

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Soha Munir

Ms. Soha Munir graduated from Hollins University majoring in psychology. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in biomed sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University. She completed her SNIP research under the mentorship of Dr. Paramita Chakrabarty.

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Jillian Murray

Ms. Jillian Murray graduated at the College of Wooster majoring in neuroscience biology. Currently a Clinical Nursing Technician at Tufts Medical Center. She completed her SNIP research under the mentorship of Dr. Karina Alvina.

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Ali Petrisek

Ms. Ali Petrisek is a senior at Washington & Jefferson College majoring in neuroscience. She completed her SNIP research under the mentorship of Dr. Barry Setlow.

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Julia Smith

Ms. Julia Smith is a senior at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University majoring in clinical neuroscience and psychology. She completed her SNIP research under the mentorship of Dr. Valerie Joers.

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Class of 2021

Olivia Yang

Ms. Olivia Yang graduated from University of Florida with a degree in Biochemistry and Cognitive Neuroscience. She is currently working on her Ph.D. at UT Health -San Antonio. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Aaron Mickle.

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Will Nickelson

Mr. Will Nickelson graduated with a degree in Biology, Research Psychology, and Religious Studies from Gonzaga University. Will is now working as a research technician in Dr. John Neumaier’s lab at University of Washington. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Jennifer Bizon and Dr. Barry Setlow.

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Katie Moon

Ms. Katie Moon graduated from Lycoming College with a degree in Neuroscience. She conducted her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Paramita Chakrabarty.

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Pamela Toh

Ms. Pamela Toh graduated from University of Hawai’i at Mānoa with a degree in Biochemistry and Psychology. Pamela is currently working as a lab technician at Pacific Biosciences Research Center. She conducted her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Andrew Maurer.

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Ryland Tishko

Mr. Ryland Tishko graduated from University of Florida with a degree in Microbiology and Cell Science. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Eduardo Candelario-Jalil.

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Elena Garcia

Ms. Elena Garcia graduated from University of Florida with a degree in Biology and Spanish. She is currently working at Biotech Axona. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Sara Burke.

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Abigail Anderson

Ms. Abigail Anderson graduated from the University of Florida. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Malú Tansey.

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Adeola Olowokudejo

Ms. Adeola Olowokudejo graduated from Alcorn State University with a degree in Psychology. She is a Research Assistant at University of Maryland, College Park. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Jennifer Bizon and Dr. Barry Setlow.

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Jose Torrellas

Mr. Jose Torrellas graduated from University of Central Florida with a degree in Biomedical Sciences. He joined the graduate program in Neuroscience at University of Florida. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Todd Golde.

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Rebekah Brawley

Ms. Rebekah Brawley graduated from Stetson University. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Valerie Joers.

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Malika Allen

Ms. Malika Allen was an undergraduate student at Wesleyan College studying Neuroscience and Psychology. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University of Wisconsin. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Karina Alviña.

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Seifaldin Aldalil

Mr. Seifaldin Aldalil graduated from Sewanee: The University of the South studying Neuroscience. He is currently working on his Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Brandeis. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Joe Abisambra and Dr. Jeremy McIntyre.

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Robert Lamprecht

Mr. Robert Lamprecht was an undergraduate student at Wofford College studying Computer Science and Neuroscience. He is currently a Postbac at Georgia Tech. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Erica Dale.

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Johanna Bergstrom

Ms. Johanna Bergstrom graduated from Cornell University. She is currently a NINDS Postbac. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Gyle Bumanglag.

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Madeleine Ross

Ms. Madeleine Ross graduated from Colorado College. She is currently a NIEHS Postbac. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Jeremy McIntyre.

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Joy Buraima

Ms. Joy Buraima was an undergraduate student at Ohio Wesleyan University studying Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology. She is currently a Clinical Research Coordinator at Children’s National Hospital. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Marcelo Febo.

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Class of 2020

Our in-person SNIP program was unable to proceed due to COVID-19. Nevertheless, we continued with the research seminars and professional development sessions online.

Class of 2019

Daniel Arrioja Azuaje

Mr. Arrioja is completing his undergraduate degree at University of Central Florida. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Drs. Jeremy McIntyre and Sara Burke.

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Kariely Martinez-Gomez

Ms. Martinez-Gomez is currently completing her undergraduate degree at University of Puerto Rico Cayey. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Andrew Maurer.

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Anne Dankert

Ms. Dankert completed her undergraduate degree at Providence College. Anne will begin the Behavioral and Integrative Neuroscience PhD program at UNC Chapel Hill in Fall 2021. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Sara Burke.

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Thomas Everett

Mr. Everett completed his undergraduate degree at University of Colorado, Denver. He is currently a research technician with Dr. McIntyre. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Jeremy McIntyre.

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Noelle Wright

Ms. Wright completed her undergraduate degree at Simpson College. Noelle is currently a Research Tech in the Dolen Lab at Johns Hopkins University. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Jen Bizon.

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Jason Marshall

Mr. Marshall completed his undergraduate degree at Amherst. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Kevin Otto.

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Jack Wilson

Mr. Wilson completed his undergraduate degree at Georgia Southern University. Mr. Wilson is currently a Research Technician at University of South Carolina Medical School. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Barry Setlow.

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Alysha Michaelson

Ms. Michaelson completed her undergraduate degree at Georgia Southwestern University. Michaelson is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in neuroscience at University of Florida. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Eduardo Candelario-Jalil. Ms.

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Jonai Moore

Ms. Moore completed her undergraduate degree at Bethune Cookman College. She is currently a Research Technician at Covance. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Leah Resnikov.

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Samantha Smith

Ms. Smith completed her undergraduate degree at Rice University. Ms. Smith is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in neuroscience at University of Florida. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Drs. Sara Burke and Joe Abisambra.

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Gabe Witherell

Mr. Witherall completed his undergraduate degree at Washiington and Lee University. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Drs. Jeremy McIntyre.

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Kristen Woods

Ms. Woods completed her undergraduate degree at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Paramita Chakrabarty.

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Class of 2018

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Lindsay Altidor

Ms. Altidor completed her undergraduate degree at University of Florida. She is now an IRTA Fellow in the NIH post-bac program. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr.Jen Bizon.

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Jake Boles

Mr. Boles earned his undergraduate degree from Christopher Newport University. He is now pursuing his Ph.D. in Neuroscience at University of Florida. He complete his SNIP research experience under the mentorship Dr. Tom Foster.

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Debora Calderon

Ms. Calderon earned her degree at Whitworth College. She is now pursuing her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at University of Texas at Dallas. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Jen Bizon.

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Lindsay Fadel

Ms. Fadel completed her undergraduate degree at High Point University. She is currently enrolled in medical school at Baylor College of Medicine. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr.Paramita Chakrabarty.

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Johnathon Larochelle

Mr. Larochelle earned his undergraduate degree from Ave Maria University. He is now pursuing his Ph.D. in Pharmacology at the University of Florida. He complete his SNIP research experience under the mentorship Dr. Lucia Notterpek.

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Melissa Letinski

Ms. Letinski is completing her undergraduate degree at University of Chicago. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Drs. Sara Burke and Jen Bizon.

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Lauren Maine

Ms. Maine is a member of the Airforce. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Okun.

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Corey Nack

Mr. Nack earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University. He complete his SNIP research experience under the mentorship Dr. Yenisel Cruz-Almeda.

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Jay Patel

Mr. Patel is earning his undergraduate degree from Lycoming College. He complete his SNIP research experience under the mentorship Dr. Jada Lewis.

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Jonte Roberts

Ms. Roberts earned her undergraduate degree from University of Colorado, Denver. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Wake Forest University. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Jeremy McIntyre.

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Leo Zsembik

Mr. Zsembik earned his undergraduate degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Leo completed a NIH IRTA post-bac. He has been awarded a NSF GFRP fellowship and is starting his PhD at UCSF. He complete his SNIP research experience under the mentorship Dr. Andrew Maurer.

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Class of 2017

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Natasha Berryman

Ms. Berryman complete her undergraduate degree at Fiske University. She is currently enrolled in the Neuroscience Ph.D. program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Habibeh Khoshbouei.

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Carolina Castro

Ms. Castro completed her undergraduate degree at University of Puerto Rico. She is currently enrolled in the Neuroscience Ph.D. program at University of Chicago. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Eduardo Candelario-Jalil.

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Daniela Cossio

Ms. Cossio completed her undergraduate degree at Skidmore College. She is currently enrolled in the Neuroscience Ph.D. program at University of Chicago. She worked with Dr. Sara Burke during her SNIP experience, participating in 2016 and 2017. She is now enrolled in a Ph.D. Program at University of California, Irvine.

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Eric Fagerli

Mr. Fagerli completed her undergraduate degree at University of Florida. He is currently in the Neuroscience Ph.D. program at the University of Miami. He completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Jake Ayers.

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Sarah Lazzaro

Ms. Lazzaro earned her undergraduate degree at University of Pittsburgh. She is currently a Research Specialist. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Adam Woods.

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Braeden Lewis

Mr. Lewis completed her undergraduate degree at Kansas State University. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Jason Coleman.

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Gregory Miller

Mr. Miller Completed is undergraduate degree at the University of Florida. He conducted his SNIP research experience with Dr. Jada Lewis and Dr. Nick McFarland.

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Danielle Sblendorio

Ms. Sblendorio completed her undergraduate degree at University of Florida. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Jeremy McIntyre.

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Jacob Sperber

Mr. Sperber completed his undergraduate degree at Williams College. Mr. Sperber then went on to complete a Fulbright Scholar at Instituto Cajal, CSIC. He is now enrolled in medical school at Duke University. He completed his SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Jeremy McIntyre.

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Toneisha Stubbs

Ms. Stubbs completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at Kenyon College. She completed a post-bac program at Northwestern. Now Ms. Stubbs is enrolled in the Neuroscience Ph.D. program at Ohio State University. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Barry Setlow.

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Bibi Sulaman

Ms. Sulaman completed her undergraduate degree at Vassar College. Ms. Sulaman is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University of Michigan. She completed her SNIP research experience under the mentorship of Dr. Andrew Maurer.

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Class of 2016

Candace Barnes

Ms. Barnes completed her undergraduate degree at Hampton University. Research Assistant in the Agbandje-McKenna Lab at the University of Florida. Candace has earned her MS degree in Food Science from UF and is now a Molecular Scientist III with the FDA. She worked with Dr. Jeremy McIntyre during her SNIP experience.

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Joe Dragone

Mr. Dragone completed a Master’s degree in Neuroscience at University of Florida. Mr. Dragone worked with Dr. Habibeh Khoshbouei during his SNIP experience.

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Shandera Ferguson

Ms. Ferguson completed a Master’s in Biomedical Science from Duke University and is currently pursuing her medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine. Ms. Ferguson worked with Dr. Barry Setlow during her SNIP experience.

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Ashley St. John

Ms. St. John completed her undergraduate degree at LaFayette University. She is now enrolled in the Neuroscience Ph.D. Program at Boston University. She was mentored by Dr. Jen Bizon during her SNIP research experience.

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Rachel Fritz

Ms. Fritz is now enrolled in Medical School at the University of Florida. Ms. Fritz worked with Dr. Lucia Notterpek during her SNIP experience.

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Sam Malnick

Mr. Malnick completed his undergraduate degree at Amherst University. He is now enrolled in medical school at University of Florida.

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Roshanak Gonzalez

Ms. Gonzalez completed her undergraduate degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. Ms. Gonzalez is currently now an IRTA Fellow in the NIH post-bac program. She completed her SNIP experience under the mentorship of Dr. Jeremy McIntyre.

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Lanoris Parker

Mr. Parker completed his undergraduate degree at Bethune-Cookman College. Mr. Parker is now a second lieutenant in the US Army Medical Specialist Corp and a doctor of occupational therapy student at Nova Southeastern University. He completed his SNIP research experience with Dr. Kevin Otto.

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Belinda Sanchez

Ms. Sanchez completed her SNIP research experience with Dr. Jada Lewis.

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