Lab Members
SEAN CURRAN, PhD
Principal Investigator
BS, Biochemistry (University of California, Los Angeles)
PhD, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (University of California, Los Angeles)
Hometown: Whittier, CA, USA
Research Interests: Biogerontology
For fun outside of lab: Cooking, Camping, Disneyland, and nonstop adventures with twin boys
Favorite Pokemon: Shiny Groudon
Zodiac: Fire Snake
CHRIS TURNER, PhD
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
BS, Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology (University of California, Riverside); PhD Molecular and Computational Biology (USC)
Hometown: Highland, CA, USA
Research Interests: Protein-DNA interactions. Transcription factor regulation, bioinformatics
For fun outside of lab: Character Design, Illustration, playing magic the gathering
Favorite Pokemon: Houndoom
Zodiac: Wood Dog
CHATRAWEE DUANGJAN, PhD
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
BS, Medical Technology (Chulalongkorn University); PhD, Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (Chulalongkorn University)
Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand
Research Interests: Antioxidant gene interactions in C. elegans aging, Herbal medicine to prevent aging and age-related degenerative disorders
For fun outside of lab: Travel, take a photos, and keep memories
Favorite Pokemon: Charmander
Zodiac: Fire Lion
BENNETT VAN CAMP
PhD Candidate
BS Molecular and Cellular Biology; BS with Honors in Biochemistry, (University of Arizona)
Hometown: Chandler, AZ, USA
Research Interests: Aging biology, molecular and cellular biology, and evolutionary biology
For fun outside of lab: Board games and walks with friends
Favorite Pokemon: Turtwig
Zodiac: Earth Tiger
CARMEN RAMOS
PhD Student
BS, Molecular and Cell Biology and Physiology (CSULB); MS, Biology (CSULB)
Hometown: Commerce, CA, USA
Research Interests: Molecular and cell biology, tissue and cell culture, identifying diet-dependent gene interactions associated with neuronal disease pathologies
For fun outside of lab: Baking, cake decorating, traveling, hiking, and beach days
Favorite Pokemon: Alolan Vulpix
Zodiac: Wood Dog
BRANDY WEATHERS
PhD Student
BS, Biological Science (California State Polytechnic University)
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Research Interests: Signal transduction, genetics, and stress responses
For fun outside of lab: Playing Bass Guitar, Roller Skating, and playing Overwatch
Favorite Pokemon: Snorlax
Zodiac: Earth Tiger
TRIPTI NAIR, PhD
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
BS, Microbiology (Savitribai Phule Pune University); MSc, Applied Microbiology (VIT University); PhD, (National Institute of Immunology)
Hometown: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Research Interests: diet gene interactions, metabolism, immunology, and stress responses
For fun outside of lab: Reading, watching movies, traveling
Favorite Pokemon: Pikachu
Zodiac: Water Monkey
SIERRA LEDGERWOOD
Lab Technician II
BS, Biological Sciences (Florida State University)
Hometown: New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA
Research Interests: gene-diet interactions and stress responses
For fun outside of lab: hugging my cats, watching movies, and playing Rummikub
Favorite Pokemon: Cubone
Zodiac:Wood Dog
JIAHUI LIU, PhD
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
BS, Biological Science (Peking University); PhD, Biology of Aging (USC)
Hometown: Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Research Interests: Neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases, brain aging, muscle aging
For fun outside of lab: Snowboarding and skiing, knitting and crocheting
Favorite Pokemon: Bulbasaur
Zodiac: Water Monkey
TYSON PHAN
Lab Technician II
BS, Neurobiology and Psychology (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Research Interests: Neuronal disease pathologies, and hormonal effects and interactions
For fun outside of lab: Playing badminton, watching anime, reading and cooking
Favorite Pokemon: Giratina (Origin Forme)
Zodiac: Metal Snake
Lori Thomas
Lab technician
Current position: Retired
Osvaldo Villa, MS
Graduate Student
Current position: Research Scientist
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