People
Thomas Bozza
Professor
PI and general lab maintenance. Desired Superpower: Teleosmia, the ability to make people smell whatever I would like. (oh yeah, and the ability to fix whatever Carl Zeiss has in store for us)
Zhuoling He
Graduate Student
I am a PhD student in the IBiS program currently working mechanisms of olfactory neuron development and receptor gene choice. My hobby is sleeping. Desired superpower: the ability to make every experiment work perfectly.
Kyungho Seong
Graduate Student
I am a PhD student in the NUIN/VINE program interested in neuro and computer science. During my free time, I love to ride my bike and to play the piano. Desired Superpower: the ability to play any piano masterpieces that I like!
Maddie Ratkowski
Research Technician
My current research aims are to characterize the genetic elements that regulate TAAR gene expression using bioinformatics, protein binding assays, in situ hybridization, and in vivo genetic manipulation. Desired superpower: the ability to sprout/retract wings at will (not to fly, just wings).
Kate Conner
Research Technician
I graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. in Neuroscience and now working on mechanisms of TAAR1 gene regulation. Desired Superpower: to have superhuman strength in my hands like Thomas Bozza so I too could open gel bottles.
Jakub Krasewicz
Research Technician
I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a B.S. in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience. In my free time I love hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Desired superpower: teleportation, so I can travel anywhere, anytime.
Andrea Penrose
Undergraduate Student
I am an undergraduate studying Neuroscience and Global Health. I enjoy sailing, watching movies, and playing ultimate frisbee! If I were a chip, I think I would be a cheese puff.
Alex Chen
Undergraduate Student
I am currently an undergraduate student at Northwestern. I study neuroscience as a pre-health student. I like activities that relaxes me such as playing violin and drawing. Desired superpower: being able to clone myself so I can stay home and be lazy.
