Current Students

PhD Program

Lauren Boehnke

Mentor: Scott Doyle, PhD., Assistant Professor

David Freedman

"What we are studying is absolutely fascinating, and I truly feel we are going to make a difference in the field."

Mentor: Michal Stachowiak, PhD, Professor

Seerat Elahi

"With guidance of Dr. Olejniczak, I am investigating the co-transcriptional mechanisms of stem cell self-renewal and differentiation to understand foundation of stem cell biology and etiology of pathological disorders caused by stem cells dysregulation."

Mentor: Scott Olejniczak, PhD, Assistant Professor of Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Brandon Ginley

"Pinaki always makes sure to motivate his students towards the big picture, ticket winning ideas."

Mentor: Pinaki Sarder, PhD, Assistant Professor

Darshana Govind

“Proud to be a part of the Sarder Lab. We're all about pushing the intellectual boundaries.”

Mentor: Pinaki Sarder, PhD, Assistant Professor

Russell Gullekson

"There are many opportunities for interdisciplinary research and for integrating modern technology with the study of anatomy."

Mentors: John Tomaszewski, MD, Professor & Chairman and Frank Mendel, PhD, Associate Professor

Steven Lewis

"I'm excited that our department offers an extremely versatile PhD program consisting of techniques and training that is compatible with any career path."

Mentor: Scott Doyle, PhD, Assistant Professor

Brendon Lutnick

"Applying quantitative computational analysis in a department traditionally focused on qualitative biology presents unique research opportunities."

Mentor: Pinaki Sarder, PhD, Assistant Professor

Beatriz Santaella-Luna

"I'm investigating bone material properties and how they change the biomechanical performances."

Mentor: Jack Tseng, PhD, Assistant Professor

a picture of graduate student Matthew Wysocki.

M. Aleksander Wysocki

"The department offers great opportunities for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research by bringing together enthusiastic researchers who possess diverse expertise and advanced methodological training."

Mentor: Jack Tseng, PhD, Assistant Professor