Dr. Zhenquan JiaProfessor
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Research Interests Free radical toxicology; environmental cardiovascular inflammation and injury; redox signaling; amelioration of vascular dysfunction and toxicity with bioactive compounds. |
Ajmal Khan
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Delicia Esther Cardenas VasquezEsther Cárdenas is a second-year PhD student in Dr. Jia's Molecular Toxicology Lab. She started this semester rotating in different labs to identifying her ideal research. After a few months she decided to stay in the lab of Dr. Jia. Nowadays she is learning different methods like Ultrasound Vocalization in mice and RNA isolation to be prepare to perform her research next semester.
She obtained her bachelor in Veterinary Medicine in Perú and her free time she enjoys doing volunteering in the jungle. She really love spend her time with animals and nature. |
Yaru SiYaru Si is a first-year PhD student working in Dr. Jia's Molecular Toxicology laboratory. She is investigating the effect of carbon nanodots on TNF-α-induced inflammation in vascular smooth muscle cells and the underlying mechanisms. She is currently studying gene expression using real-time PCR analysis and using mass spectrometry to detect different RNA modifications.
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Sarah Hudson is a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Biology with a Chemistry minor. She joined Dr. Jia’s lab in May of 2023. She was awarded a fellowship through the NIH funded U-RISE program to conduct research relevant to the biomedical field. Her research focuses on the effects microplastics and nanoplastics (M-NPLs) have on the development of atherosclerosis by looking at M-NPLs toxicity, uptake in endothelial cells, and
the potential underlying internalization pathways. |
Kyla Grant is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in biochemistry and minoring in biology. She joined Dr. Jia’s lab in June 2023. She was welcomed into the U-RISE fellowship, a NIH funded program with the goal of furthering research in the biomedical field. Her research focuses on the cellular pathways microplastics and nanoplastics (M-NPLs) take when entering endothelial cells and the effects on M-NPLS on the development of atherosclerosis.
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Tatiana Rincon Diaz is a third-year undergraduate majoring in biology with a concentration in biotech and minoring in nutrition. She joined Dr. Jia's lab January 2024. She recently decided to pursue a career in research and her goal in Dr. Jia's lab is to become more familiar with lab techniques and procedures. She plans to pursue a PhD in a research field related to human health. She is apart of he Louis Stokes Association for Minority Participation (LSAMP) which is a program created by the NSF to diversify the nation's STEM workforce.
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Jamela Harden is a fourth-year undergraduate majoring in biology with minors in chemistry and mathematics. She joined Dr. Jia's lab January 2024. Her goals and focuses in the lab include applying mathematical modeling to analyze biological data and collaborating with her fellow researchers to contribute to ongoing projects. Additionally, she aims to enhance her proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques, and deepen her understanding of interdisciplinary research and prepare for future medical studies.
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Marissa McDonald is a fourth-year undergraduate majoring in biology with a concentration in biotechnology. Her goals for the lab are to gain experience and understanding in research and later apply them in her work. In addition, she wants to become familiar with lab setting and protocols for her future studies and career. She hopes to purse research relating to biotechnology and molecular biology field.
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Yeancarlos Jalouf Zogbi is a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in biology with minors in chemistry and genetic counseling, who joined in May 2023. Currently, he is working at Molecular Toxicology Jia's Lab on research related to the effects of mamaki tea on the human cardiovascular system. He is exploring the research field to gain experience in various skills, with the aim of applying them to future plans related to the medical field
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Nour Ayman Abouzeid is a third-year full honors undergraduate student majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. She joined Dr. Jia’s Molecular Toxicology Lab in October 2023 and her current research focus is enhancing her skills in bioinformatic data software analysis programs such as GSEA and iDEP 2.0, as well as learn more about gene pathway analysis techniques that deal with the effects of nanocarbons, and microplastics on human health. Her goal in lab is to be experienced with the different laboratory techniques and protocols. Her goals are to pursue a PhD in a healthcare field and remain active in research. She is a part of the UNCG university Marshalls as well as a member of the non-profit organization Prepping Advancement to Careers in Healthcare (PATCH) and is enrolled in both Global Honors and Disciplinary Honors.
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