Lab Members

Stephen Tymanskyj, Ph.D.

Position: Principle Investigator, Assistant Professor

About: British

Christopher Carpenter

Position: Research Assistant

About: Has a Bachelor’s in Cell and Molecular Biology from Augusta University. When not in the lab, he likes reading fantasy novels.

Elizabeth Laura

Position: Laboratory Assistant, Undergraduate Researcher

About: Lab mother, Senior Biology major, planning to start a Master’s in biomolecular sciences in the fall. When not in the lab, she likes to craft —specifically crochet — bake, and read fantasy novels.

Jasmine Afzali

Position: Undergraduate Reseacher

About: Senior Biology major with pre-med concentration. She has aspirations to become a primary care physician. When she is not in the lab, she enjoys fishing, playing piano and guitar, and spending time with her two cats; Kitty and Oreo.

Luke Horne

Position: Undergraduate Reseacher

About: Senior Cell and Molecular Biology major on the pre-dental track. After graduation, he plans to attend the Dental College of Georgia, with the goal of providing care to his community. When not in the lab, he enjoys weightlifting, hiking, and cooking.

Karleigh Landrum

Position: Undergraduate Researcher

About: Senior biology major with aspirations to become a dentist. When she is not in the lab, she enjoys painting, reading, traveling, sewing, and spending time outdoors.

Jana Elkoshairi

Position: Undergraduate Reseacher

About: Senior Cell and Molecular Biology major with a pre-med concentration. She aspires to become a physician. When not in the lab, she likes to read, play games, and take pictures.

Calvin Tran

Position: Undergraduate Reseacher

About: Sophomore Neuroscience major with pre-med concentration. He aspires to go to medical school and become a surgeon. When not in the lab, he enjoys going to car shows and collecting Hot Wheels.

Estella (Star) Cano

Position: Undergraduate Reseacher

About: Sophomore Neuroscience and Psychology double major, with aspirations of being a surgeon. When not in the lab, she likes to go to Crunch Augusta!, where she is an influencer.

Jenny Patel

Position: Undergraduate Reseacher

About: Senior Neuroscience major with pre-med concentration. She has aspirations to become a surgeon. When not in the lab, she likes to hang out with her friends, read, and listen to music.

Tina Tutuwan

Position: Undergraduate Researcher

About: Sophomore Neuroscience major with pre-med concentration. She has aspirations to pursue spinal surgery. When she’s not in the lab, she likes to go to the gym, play video games, and travel.

Persephone

Position: Honorary Lab member

About: Beth’s cat 🙂 She loves to play with cotton swabs and stand on keyboards, especially when her mom is working.