Stephen Tymanskyj, Ph.D.
Position: Principle Investigator, Assistant Professor
About: British, hates peanut butter
Christopher
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, She plans to continue into the world of research and pursue a PhD. When not in the lab, she likes to crochet, embroider, bake, and read fantasy novels.
Calvin Tran
Position: Undergraduate Reseacher
About: Junior 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: Junior 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: Junior 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.
Saniya Patel
Position: Undergraduate Researcher
About: 2026 URFA Poster Session A winner
Cassidy Martin
Position: Undergraduate Researcher
About:
Gowri Vattenad
Position: Undergraduate Researcher
About:
Ashley Butler
Position: Undergraduate Researcher, 2026 Summer Scholar
About: Senior Cell and Molecular Biology major. She has aspirations to continue working in research and pursue a PhD. Outside of lab, she enjoys sewing, reading, rollerblading, and skateboarding.
Laurie Conde-Rodriguez
Position: Undergraduate Researcher
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Nynee Padala
Position: Undergraduate Researcher
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Emma Seiter
Position: Undergraduate Researcher
About:Junior Neuroscience major with aspirations to become an anesthesiologist. Outside the lab, she enjoys hiking, fishing, reading, and watching movies.
Simone Ayad
Position: Undergraduate Researcher, 2026 Summer Scholar
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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.
Alumni
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.
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