Mukta Asnani, PhD
Lab Manager & Research Scientist
- She is a meticulous and highly skilled molecular biologist with expertise in Oncology, Immunology and Neurological disorders.
- She is adept at conducting bench experiments, bioassays, drafting scientific papers and mentoring junior colleagues.
2024.1 - Present
Chuhanwen (Silas) Sun
Ph.D. student in Molecular Biosciences (2025-)
- He is a first-year PhD student in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG) working on computational biology and bioinformatics.
- He is passionate about applying quantitative and multi-omics approaches to understand complex human diseases.
- Outside the lab, he enjoys hiking, weightlifting, and filming photography.
2025.5 - Present
Pranav Arra
Undergrad Researcher (B.S. in CS and Genetics, expected May 2027)
2025.2 - Present
Byron Correa
Undergrad Researcher (B.S. in Genetics, expected May 2027)
- Pre-med undergraduate exploring computational approaches to genome analysis and disease biology.
- Motivated to bridge research and medicine as a future physician-scientist.
- Outside of the lab, he values time with family, staying engaged in his community, and is a self-described workaholic.
2026.2 - Present
Vaibhav Vujjini
Undergrad Researcher (Honors College B.S. in Genetics, expected May 2029)
- First-year undergraduate student majoring in Genetics.
- Interested in conducting computational biology research on human diseases.
- In his free time, he enjoys cooking, hanging out with friends, and watching movies.
2026.7 - Present