Hi everyone! My name is Greta Worley and I am a senior here at UW studying neurobiology on the pre-med track. I work in the DeLuca biochemistry lab and plan to take a gap year after graduating this fall so I can continue to work and do research here. My favorite things to do in Madison are to watch the sunset at Monona Terrace and ride my bike on all the different bike paths!

Email: geworley@wisc.edu

Hi all! My name is Casey, and I am a junior majoring in genetics and neurobiology. I currently work in a blood cancer and stem cell research lab introducing gene edits into leukemia and embryonic kidney cells. My future goals are to work in clinical research in the oncology field. In my free time, I enjoy biking around Madison, going to the terrace, and anything involving Badger sports!

Email: ostheimer@wisc.edu

Hi! My name is Sam, and I am a current junior in biomedical engineering. I became interested in stem cells after a friend of mine had an allogenic stem cell transplant. In the future, I would like to work as a physician-scientist to explore regenerative therapies for diseases of neurodegeneration. In my free time, I enjoy biking, swimming, and reading sci-fi. When in Madison, I make sure to swim in the lake at least once per year. My current research involves analyzing methods of gene editing in primates as a therapy for Parkinson's.

Email: ssneuman@wisc.edu

Hello! My name is Alex Mendenhall and I'm the treasurer for SSSCR this year. I'm majoring in neurobiology with a leadership and stem cell certificate. I did two years of research with stem cells in a cardiovascular research lab on campus, differentiating stem cells into heart cells and studying diseases. In my free time I do gymnastics here and lead a pre-med club called Pre-SOMA!

Email: amendenhall@wisc.edu

Hey! My name is Shailaja Singh and I am currently a third-year genetics major! I became interested in stem cells because of all the benefits it has for medicine and science as a whole, and therefore I am a strong advocate of stem cell research. During my free time, I write, make art, make music, and love to explore the outdoors! My favorite things to do in Madison are the farmer's market and all the cultural festivals. My current research is in a paleontology lab, which is also what I plan on doing after graduation.

Email: scsingh@wisc.edu

Hello, I am Angelo Madruga, and I am currently a senior majoring in biochemistry with a certificate in stem cell science. I was first intrigued to stem cell research when I saw a military veteran regrow much of his thigh by researchers allocating his own stem cells to the affected area. I am also an officer for the UW's club wrestling team, and on my down time I like to go to the gym and watch movies. My career aspiration is to become a physician scientist, and integrate the knowledge of both medicine and research to understand the development, repair, and regeneration of the musculoskeletal system.

Email: madruga@wisc.edu

Dr. Xinyu Zhao is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience who received her PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Washington - Seattle. Her research laboratory in the Waisman Center focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that regulate neural stem cells and neurodevelopment with the goal of applying this knowledge in the treatment of neurological disorders and injuries.

https://zhao-lab.com/

Jordana Lenon, B.S., B.A., is the Outreach Program Manager in the WNPRC Director’s Office. Her goal is to raise awareness and increase knowledge about how Primate Center scientists and staff improve human and animal health through research with nonhuman primates along with also working in the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center running stem cell learning labs and hosting other outreach events.

https://primate.wisc.edu/contact-us/public-information-and-outreach-specialist/