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The Venkatesh Lab

Undergraduate Researchers

Jalena Dinh

Rojina Karimirad

Connor Fastiggi

Undergraduate Researcher

Boston University

Mentor: Rachel Davis


Jalena is an undergraduate student at Boston University studying biology.


She is particularly interested in how changes in p53 signaling influence tumor progression and cancer cell proliferation. 


Outside the lab, she volunteers at a non-profit art studio, and enjoy café hopping with friends, and reading.

Connor Fastiggi

Rojina Karimirad

Connor Fastiggi

Undergraduate Researcher

Boston University

Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program

Mentor: Hannah Farnsworth


Connor is an undergraduate student attending Boston University studying Biology on the pre-medical track. 


He is particularly interested in the role of neurons and how they manage disease progression.


Outside the lab, Connor enjoys hanging out with friends, working out, and reading comic books. 

Rojina Karimirad

Rojina Karimirad

Rojina Karimirad

Undergraduate Researcher

Harvard University

Mentor: Lexi Franklin


Rojina is an undergraduate at Harvard University studying neurobiology with a secondary in computer science.

She is particularly interested in how lung cancer tumors lead to changes in the nervous system and contribute to further tumor growth.

Outside the lab, Rojina designs costumes for the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club and enjoys biking and playing tennis.

Anthony Zaniol

Rojina Karimirad

Rojina Karimirad

Undergraduate Researcher

Boston College

Mentor: Kaylee Gentry


Anthony is an undergraduate at Boston College majoring in Biology with a minor in Computer Science. 


He is interested in understanding how genetic and molecular mechanisms influence cancer development and progression. He is particularly interested in how changes in gene expression and and cellular signaling shape tumor behavior.

Outside the lab, he enjoys skiing, playing hockey, and spending time with friends and family. 

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