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Arianna Lopez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Title<\/strong>: Graduate Research Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown<\/strong>: Southlake Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previous Degrees<\/strong>: Degrees: Bachelor of Science Pre-Veterinary and Minor in Chemistry from Texas Tech University Master’s of Science in Physiology of Reproduction from Texas A&M University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Interest<\/strong>s: Running, Lifting weights, Cooking, Music, & Movies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Peter Niehaus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Title<\/strong>: Research Scientist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown<\/strong>: Baltimore, Maryland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previous Degrees<\/strong>: B.Sc., Biology, 2020; M.A., Biomedical Science, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Interests<\/strong>: Diabetes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Interests<\/strong>: Spending time with family and friends, traveling, playing golf, and watching the Baltimore Orioles!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diego Martell-Zuniga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Title<\/strong>: Undergraduate Research Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown<\/strong>: Austin, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major<\/strong>: Applied movement science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year<\/strong>: 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Interests<\/strong>: cardiovascular and endocrine system<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Interests<\/strong>: cooking, roller skating, knitting, and playing video games<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kendall Moening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Title<\/strong>: Undergraduate Research Assistant <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown<\/strong>: Austin, Texas <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major<\/strong>: Kinesiology <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research interests<\/strong>: Health-focused <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other interests<\/strong>: Wake Surfing <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Denise Warthen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Title<\/strong>: Associate Project Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Denise transitioned from a career as an educator to becoming a certified project manager, building on a strong foundation in leadership, communication, and organization. With her project management certification, Denise brings an analytical and strategic approach to research projects, overseeing resource management, procurement coordination, and ensuring projects stay on track and within budget. Her experience as a mentor teacher allows her to effectively engage and motivate teams, while her expertise in scheduling and timeline management ensures successful project execution. Denise\u2019s unique combination of teaching experience, leadership, and project management skills makes her an asset to the lab.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tiffany Luong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Title<\/strong>: Undergraduate Research Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown<\/strong>: Katy, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major<\/strong>: Biochemistry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year: 2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research interests<\/strong>: Endocrine system and diabetes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other interests<\/strong>: Photography, watching sports, music, spending time with friends and family<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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