Scientist Spotlight: Isha Verma, Ph.D

28 Apr 2023

Dr. Isha Verma, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan, has always been curious about the inner workings of the human body. Isha’s interest in biomedical science was…

Scientist Spotlight: Anna Michmerhuizen, PhD

26 Mar 2023

Anna Michmerhuizen was first exposed to how fun science can be in high school thanks to excellent teachers who provided hands-on experiences. Her enjoyment of science continued through college with…

Scientist Spotlight: Rachel Wadleigh

26 Mar 2023

Rachel Wadleigh is no stranger to scientific outreach. From participating in the Science Communication Fellows Program to the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History’s Fossil ID Day, Rachel believes…

Scientist Spotlight: Sarah Ackenhusen

26 Mar 202313 Apr 2023

Sarah Ackenhusen is a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Chemical Biology Program at the University of Michigan. She is part of the Narayan Lab, which focuses on biocatalysis, the process…

Scientist Spotlight: Awanti Sambarey, PhD

26 Mar 2023

Dr. Awanti Sambarey has a passion for applying science to everyday life. Her research at the University of Michigan focused on using medical records to identify new drug combinations for…

Scientist Spotlight: Gregory Zajac, PhD

26 Mar 202326 Mar 2023

Michigan DNA Day is an annual educational outreach event that brings together local high schools and scientists for research presentations and open discussions about the ins and outs of careers…

Scientist Spotlight: Roesha Andre

3 Mar 20233 Mar 2023

For Roesha Andre, Michigan DNA Day is a powerful opportunity to show students that they belong in STEM. Roesha is a microbiologist and recently graduated with a Master of Science…

Bailey Peck, PhD

23 Apr 20188 Oct 2018

By: Anita Patel When asked about her life mantra, Bailey Peck replied, "Be a 'yes man'. Spend your time saying 'yes' to opportunities, even if they aren't your favorite things…

Matt Doherty, PhD

16 Apr 20188 Oct 2018

By: Jessica Cote Dr. Matt Doherty is a Project/Research Scientist at Therapeutic Systems Research Laboratories, an Ann Arbor-based company specializing in preclinical research on promising antimicrobial drugs. He was formerly…

Adrian Melo Carrillo

9 Apr 20188 Oct 2018

By: Jessica Cote Adrian Melo Carrillo is a PhD candidate in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. He studies the evolution of two endangered…