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The Pandemic Academics
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KATE GELINAS
Cell & Molecular Biology
MS Candidate
I'm interested in studying how undergraduate students understand and learn biology and how the way instructors talk affects student learning.
I love trying new foods and playing with my two cats.
Twitter: @GelinasKate

LANNA DO
PSM - CIRM Candidate

WESLEY SUN
PSM - Biotechnology
I am from Nashville, Tennessee. I study eye development and colobomas using the mouse model.
Sometimes I like to wrap myself in a blanket and pretend I'm a burrito.
Twitter: @wesleysun14

ADRIENNE LE
Microbiology/Disease Ecology
MS Candidate
Studying the role of symbiotic skin bacteria and fungal disease dynamics in the long-toed salamander, Ambystoma macrodactylum.
Loves diversifying science and promoting inclusivity! :)
Twitter: @lefayen, @sacnas_sfsu

ANDREA MORALES
Cell & Molecular Biology
MS Candidate

TERESA ORTEGA
Chemistry
MS Candidate
My work consists of reaction transformations and applications of a group of compounds called fulvenes.
Twitter: @scicomm_fun

NICOLE LOPEZ
Stem Cell Science
MS/PSM Candidate
I'm a first year grad student interested in using stem cells to model and study diseases.
I enjoy staying active, drinking craft beer, traveling, and golfing.
Lets connect!
Twitter: @scicommwithme

SONICAH SANON
Geoscience -Paleobiology
MS Candidate
Currently working with Cambrian microbialites from the Grand Tetons, Wyoming. Cracking the code of primordial life is fun and all but I also enjoy painting, drawing, making jewlery, writing poetry and prose, and daydreaming.
Twitter: @thedietingartist

JOHNSON YANG
Stem Cell Science
MS/PSM Candidate
Hello, I am currently a first year grad student in the CIRM program. My studies involve with using stem cells to study various diseases in our human body.
Twitter: @JOHNSON74006233

NATASHA CRAWFORD
MS Candidate
I am currently in the Fuse Lab working with Tobacco Hornworms trying to understand how neurogenic amines effects the ability of the Hornworm to strike. It's cool stuff!
Twitter: @Natasha17107519

GORDON LAU
Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation Biology MS Candidate
I study the relationship between salamander life history traits and their susceptibility to contracting fungal infections.
Outside of school, I love hiking and finding wildlife, playing piano and accordion, and tasting new beers.
Twitter: @accordiongordon

MINERVA ORELLANA
Cell & Molecular Biology
MS Candidate
Conducting a campus-wide study to see if therapy dogs are an effective stress intervention in college students.
I love watching the Food Network.
Twitter: @minniescientist

ANNA CALAMONACI
Cell & Molecular Biology
MS Candidate
Studying the relationship between genetic expression and chemical compounds produced in the Chinese medicinal orchid (dendrobium officinale)
I like to cook and create new recipes.
Twitter: @PuzleMonkeyTree

JORDAN SALOMON
Disease Ecology
MS Canidate
Researching the interactions between multiparasitic infections within reservoir host of Lyme disease.
Passionate about research of neglected tropical diseases and increasing diversity of scientists.
Twitter: @tickandjordy
IG: @jordansalamander

AMY WONG
Chemistry - concentration in Biochemistry
MS Candidate
Currently studying kinetic characteristics of organic compounds with ESI-MS and DFT. Outside of studying I love to travel, read fiction/nonfiction novels, watch movies/shows and go hiking with my pets. Generally I like to do anything to stay culturally aware and expand my knowledge of the world.
Twitter: @SleepingPanduh

JOSE ORTEGA
Cell and Molecular Biology
MS Candidate
I am investigating whether or not the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) interacts with the spindle assembly checkpoint (SAC) to aid in mitotic progression in fruit fly neural stem cells! I am a big 49ers, SF Giants, and Warriors fan!
Twitter: @Hollywood_Bio

COOHLEEN COOMBES
CIRM MS Candidate
Hi! I am currently a Master’s student at SFSU. I am in the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) program at SFSU. I am interested in two fields: Cancer Biology and Developmental Biology. I hope I can merge the two principles together in the future! During my spare time, I like sitting at home, sipping on earl grey tea, and reading a really good cathartic poetry book. Write to you soon!
Twitter: @EdyScicomm

ANDREW MAHONEY
Behavioral Biology and Physiology
MS Candidate
I'm a second year graduate student studying developmental delays in M. sexta. When I'm not in lab I enjoy being on the delta, going to Tahoe and eating around San Francisco.
Let's connect!
Twitter: @Speaks_Science

RUTH FOKETI
MS Candidate
First year Professional Science Master's in Biotechnology. Sports fanatic. Die hard Laker fan..even before King James showed up. Love and breathe music.
Twitter: @talkscicommsf

JOSEPH ELLIZ COMENDADOR
Biology - Ecology, Evolution, Conservation
MS Candidate
Public servant and museum researcher. Research focus is on sponge ecology and taxonomy/systematics. I live and breathe for the ocean.
Twitter: @spongeman80