Current Members
Andrew Deonarine
Doctoral Candidate
adeonarine@mail.usf.edu
"I utilize C. elegans, a free-living nematode, to study the role of the heat shock pathway mediated by HSF-1 in aging. My work will hopefully reveal links between protein homeostasis and aging to better understand protein misfolding diseases such as Alzheimer's and Huntington's."
Doctoral Candidate
adeonarine@mail.usf.edu
"I utilize C. elegans, a free-living nematode, to study the role of the heat shock pathway mediated by HSF-1 in aging. My work will hopefully reveal links between protein homeostasis and aging to better understand protein misfolding diseases such as Alzheimer's and Huntington's."
Doreen Lugano
Ph.D. Student
doreenikhuva@mail.usf.edu
I am interested in understanding the role of the HSR regulator CCAR-1 in the splicing of heat shock proteins during stress. I aim to understand how this splicing regulation affects the function of the HSR during stress, aging, and age-related diseases.
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching soccer, cooking, and dancing.
Ph.D. Student
doreenikhuva@mail.usf.edu
I am interested in understanding the role of the HSR regulator CCAR-1 in the splicing of heat shock proteins during stress. I aim to understand how this splicing regulation affects the function of the HSR during stress, aging, and age-related diseases.
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching soccer, cooking, and dancing.
Lindsey Barrett
Ph.D. Student
lnbarrett@mail.usf.edu
I am currently investigating the regulation and degradation of HSF-1 in neurodegenerative diseases using C. elegans models. My goal is to examine HSF-1 levels in these diseases in a tissue specific manner and to screen for modulators in this regulatory pathway.
I enjoy reading, camping, and taking long walks on the beach.
Ph.D. Student
lnbarrett@mail.usf.edu
I am currently investigating the regulation and degradation of HSF-1 in neurodegenerative diseases using C. elegans models. My goal is to examine HSF-1 levels in these diseases in a tissue specific manner and to screen for modulators in this regulatory pathway.
I enjoy reading, camping, and taking long walks on the beach.
Sienna Ho Shue
Undergraduate Student
shues@mail.usf.edu
I am interested in cell biology and psychological science, currently working with Lindsey to investigate the regulation of the heat shock response in neurodegenerative disease.
I enjoy serving as a State Ambassador with the Alzheimer’s Association, assisting others as an Emergency Medical Responder, and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Undergraduate Student
shues@mail.usf.edu
I am interested in cell biology and psychological science, currently working with Lindsey to investigate the regulation of the heat shock response in neurodegenerative disease.
I enjoy serving as a State Ambassador with the Alzheimer’s Association, assisting others as an Emergency Medical Responder, and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Aidan Anderson
Undergraduate Student
anderson40@mail.usf.edu
I am helping Lindsey with various lab operations such as worm maintenance, and sample preparation. We are analyzing the regulation and degradation of HSF-1 in neurodegenerative diseases. We want to understand key cellular processes involved in this modulation.
I enjoy nature, and love to read philosophical texts.
Undergraduate Student
anderson40@mail.usf.edu
I am helping Lindsey with various lab operations such as worm maintenance, and sample preparation. We are analyzing the regulation and degradation of HSF-1 in neurodegenerative diseases. We want to understand key cellular processes involved in this modulation.
I enjoy nature, and love to read philosophical texts.
Kevin Samnarine
Undergraduate Student
samnarinek@mail.usf.edu
Undergraduate Student
samnarinek@mail.usf.edu
Akshay Patel
Undergraduate Student
akshaypatel@mail.usf.edu
Undergraduate Student
akshaypatel@mail.usf.edu
