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Revision as of 23:58, 26 June 2015
Our Team
Math Advisor
Dr. Jennifer Tsui
I’m an Asst Professor of Biology and one of the Faculty advisors for team. My research interests are applied biology in society and neuroscience.
Fun Fact: I like riding bikes!
Mark Karam
A biology undergraduate student, who plans on pursuing a career in the medical field. I’ll be working on the project over the course of the summer as one of the researchers. Music plays a tremendous role in my life alongside my academics, I DJ as a hobby. I’m a sucker for baby cheetahs, THEY’RE TOO CUTE!
Fun Fact: My parents have chickens for pets.
Noemi Rios
I am currently a Biology student who has the passion to help individuals not only through the practice of medicine but by using happiness to improve their quality of life. As a researcher of this team, my goal is to contribute as much science as possible in order for the team to attend the 2015 Giant Jamboree. I also enjoy mentoring youth individuals who need a role model in their life.
Fun Fact: I enjoy trying a variety of foods from various cultures, and I love CHOCOLATE!
Estefania Gomez
I am a cellular/molecular biology University of La Verne Alum. I will be the lab support for this team. My interests include biotechnology and cellular research.
Fun Fact: My favorite animals are wolves, pandas and red pandas.
Dr. Yousef Daneshbod
I am an associate professor of mathematics and my primary research interests are in the area of theoretical and computational mechanics. In specific, I study the control and manipulation along with the physics of fluids at small scales (microfluidics).
Fun Fact: I am an avid arm wrestler!
Andrew Okimura
Aloha! My name is Andrew Okimura and I am a sophomore pursuing a degree in Biology. This year my role on the team is to shadow, assist, and learn about the iGEM process and the laboratory techniques. I am currently on our University’s Swim and Dive Team and I enjoy playing the ukulele.
Fun Fact: I have lived in beautiful Hawaii my whole life.
Alina Khzanyan
I am a sophomore majoring in biology. My goal is to pursue a career in the medical field. My role in the team is to shadow the juniors researchers of the iGEM project over the summer. My interests are synthetic biology and organic chemistry.
Fun Fact: I moved to the United States at the age of sixteen and I speak three languages.
Harry Bennett III
Hello! My name is Harry Bennett and I am a sophomore studying Biology. I am very excited to be a part of this team and actually do research in my field. I am assisting the team in hopes that my own project next year will be involved with iGEM. I am captain of the University’s Swim and Dive team and I love to hike.
Fun Fact: I only wear flip flops because I find shoes weird.
About Us
We are the first iGEM team from University of La Verne and La Canada High School. We are an interdisciplinary team with members from biology, math, computer science, art, and library science. We are a community-engaged team that hopes to partner with other high schools, non-profits, and local businesses to create innovative solutions to global issues!
Contact info
Natural Science Division Office and Biology Department
1950 3rd St. La Verne, CA 91750
Email: ulvigemteam@laverne.edu