Undergraduate Researchers

Co-op Student/Undergraduate

Northeastern University

Mentor: Lexi Franklin

Emily is an undergraduate student at Northeastern University majoring in Behavioral Neurosciences. She plans to apply to medical school to pursue her MD in the future.

She is particularly interested in how localized tumors in the body might interact with the central nervous system.

Outside the lab, she enjoys going to concerts, skiing, and spending time at the beach. 

Undergraduate Volunteer

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.

Undergraduate Volunteer

Boston University

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. 

Undergraduate Volunteer

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.

Undergraduate Volunteer

Boston University

Mentor: Rachel Davis

Jaeho is an undergraduate at Boston University studying biology on the pre-medical track.

He is particularly interested in how the peripheral nerves interact with the lungs and how that communication influences SCLC progression.

Outside the lab, he loves to play soccer and tennis, work out, hang out with friends and family, and ski in Colorado.

Undergraduate Volunteer

Boston University

Mentor: Hannah Farnsworth

Joshua is an undergraduate at Boston University majoring in Biology on the pre-medical track. 

He is particularly focused on investigating the interactions between melanoma cells and peripheral nerves and their impact on cancer cell proliferation.

Outside the lab, he enjoys collecting and formulating fragrances, working out, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.  

Undergraduate Volunteer

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.