Zikoora grew up in rural Alabama, where observing disparities in healthcare access across different communities sparked a deep interest in health equity, advocacy, and chronic inflammatory diseases. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree, Zikoora is conducting research focused on how chronic and inflammatory conditions impact physical and systemic development to aid in precautionary treatment strategies.
Tatiana grew up in the Boston and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor in Sociology at Northeastern University. As a research assistant in the Haigis Laboratory, she supports multiple postdoctoral researchers through bench work, data analysis, and a variety of laboratory techniques. Her current research focuses on dedifferentiated liposarcoma and other cancer models, with a particular interest in cancer metabolism.
Favorite Food: All Haitian cuisine, especially sweet plantains
Zhanel is an undergraduate third-year student at Dartmouth, majoring in Biomedical Engineering and minoring in Computer Science. Before the Haigis Lab, she worked as a research assistant at the Dartmouth Professor Lee's Lab helping with the development of more efficient human immunoprofiling methods. Later, Zhanel worked as a machine learning research assistant at Professor Preum's lab studying more efficient medical data annotation methods.
David was born in Utah but raised as a sunburnt Californian. He is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and the History of Science at Harvard College. As a research fellow, he assists in the sirtuin 3 and 4 projects alongside Erick Vazquez Cano.
Favorite Hobby: Podcasting
Barriers to self-actualization: Incessant belief that this nap will “only take 15 minutes”
Heidi is pursuing her BA in History and Science with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy from Harvard College. As a research assistant, one of her primary roles is to assist Conghui Yao with her project on T-Cell Metabolism and Cancer Metabolism.
Sweet Fact: She worked at JP Licks in Harvard Square and has tried every ice cream flavor they offer
I am an undergraduate student working under the mentorship of Dr. Haejin Yoon. I am working on the characterization of PHD3 function in vivo. My responsibilities are managing mouse colonies and assisting Haejin with experiments in the lab.
I am an Undergraduate student currently working under the mentorship of Graduate student, Karina Gonzalez, on her research. My main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing Karina’s mouse colonies, assisting with some experiments, documentation, and maintaining a clean work station in the common area of the lab. I am interested in learning about the role that mitochondrial sirtuins play in tumorigenesis as well.
Harvard University
Katherine is studying the role of SIRT4 in metabolism in aging. Outside of lab Katherine rows for the Harvard-Radcliffe Varsity Lightweight crew team and enjoys being outdoors.
David is interested in the role played by metabolic processes in disease and is currently studying the role SIRT3 plays in breast cancer. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis and visiting new places.