I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio but I’ve lived in Arizona almost my entire life. I graduated from Corona del Sol high school in Tempe, Arizona before coming down to the University of Arizona to study Physiology. I am currently in Dr. Jason Yuan’s lab, which focuses on molecular mechanisms of pulmonary hypertension. My project in the lab looks at how calcium signaling increases vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation to cause increased resistance and blood pressure. Outside the lab, I enjoy hiking, hanging out with friends, and lifting weights at the campus recreation center.
Broadly speaking, the Madhavan Lab’s focus is on Parkinson’s Disease, or PD, a chronic age-related neurological disorder which affects over 10 million people worldwide...
Hi! My name is Ayumi Pottenger and I am a junior studying Molecular and Cellular Biology. I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but...
I am a senior at the University of Arizona majoring in Public Health, and I am a member of Dr. Jean McLain’s lab looking ...
