Current Students

“We’re merging the general knowledge of biology and biochemistry with engineering and artificial intelligence to study disease in a whole new way for the future of medicine.”

Briana Santo
Doctoral student in computational cell biology, anatomy and pathology

“Working with research mentors like having a coach on a sports team. Their job is to identify your potential and push you to the limits of your potential. ”

Brandon Ginley
Doctoral student in computational cell biology, anatomy and pathology

“The Jacobs School has been a great fit for me. It’s been a great learning experience.”

Steven A. Lewis
Doctoral student in computational cell biology, anatomy and pathology

Doctoral Program in Computational Cell Biology, Anatomy and Pathology
- John Charles Biber III
  Mentor: Yongho Bae, PhD, assistant professor
- Sam Border
  Mentor: Pinaki Sarder, PhD, assistant professor
- Joseph Brazzo
  Mentor: Yongho Bae, PhD, assistant professor
- Jonathan William Folmsbee
  Mentor: Scott T. Doyle, PhD, assistant professor
- Brandon G. Ginley
  Mentor: Pinaki Sarder, PhD, assistant professor
  “Pinaki always makes sure to motivate his students towards the big picture, ticket winning ideas.”
- Darshana Govind
  Mentor: Pinaki Sarder, PhD, assistant professor
  “Proud to be a part of the Sarder Lab. We’re all about pushing the intellectual boundaries.”
- Russell John Gullekson
  Mentor: John E. Tomaszewski, MD, SUNY Distinguished Professor and the Peter A. Nickerson, PhD, Professor and Chair of pathology and anatomical sciences
  “There are many opportunities for interdisciplinary research and for integrating modern technology with the study of anatomy.”
- Steven A. Lewis
  Mentor: Scott T. Doyle, PhD, assistant professor
  “Our department offers a versatile PhD that combines elements of biomedical engineering, cell biology, anatomy, and pathology to enable researchers to work with a wide range of data.”
- Nicholas Lucarelli
  Mentor: Pinaki Sarder, PhD, assistant professor
- Brendon Robert Lutnick
  Mentor: Pinaki Sarder, PhD, assistant professor
  “Applying quantitative computational analysis in a department traditionally focused on qualitative biology presents unique research opportunities.”
- Briana A. Santo
  Mentor: Pinaki Sarder, PhD, assistant professor
  “In the computational cell biology, anatomy, and pathology program you’re bringing together multiple scientific fields in order to study disease in a whole new way. For students who enjoy a daily challenge, the research and education are compelling.”
- Lakshmanan Suresh
  Mentor: John E. Tomaszewski, MD, SUNY Distinguished Professor and the Peter A. Nickerson, PhD, Professor and Chair of pathology and anatomical sciences
- Matthew Aleksander Wysocki
  Mentor: Scott T. Doyle, PhD, assistant professor
  “The department offers great opportunities for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research by bringing together enthusiastic researchers who possess diverse expertise and advanced methodological training.”
Master’s Program in Pathology
- Sarah Elizabeth Fricano
  Mentor: Vincent M. Tutino, PhD, research assistant professor
- Kirsten Incardona
  Mentor: Tracey A. Ignatowski, PhD, assistant professor
- Amanda K. Krajnik
  Mentor: Yongho Bae, PhD, assistant professor
- Haley Ward
  Mentor: Ewa K. Stachowiak, PhD, assistant professor
  “The pathology department has given me so many opportunities to learn new skills and to improve on those I already had. In the Stachowiak lab we are researching schizophrenia with organoids and are seeing some promising results. Drs. Ewa and Michal Stachowiak are wonderful advisers who are passionate about their research and sharing their knowledge with their students.”