Unit: Labs
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Yu Hasegawa
Yu is a Researcher II in the Ozturk Lab whose work focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the health‑promoting properties of bioactive compounds from whey protein phospholipid concentrate. Yu completed…
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Kelly Kim
Kelly is a sophomore majoring in Global Health and Pharmacology-Toxicology. She’s an undergraduate researcher with a passion for improving health through research, especially in the area of dairy products and…
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Shelby Benker
Shelby is an undergraduate researcher studying Chemical Engineering with a certificate of Biology in Engineering. She aspires to work in the food sciences sector of chemical engineering post graduation. She…
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Tina Zhou
Tina is an undergraduate student majoring in Food Science with a certificate in Fermented Food and Beverages. She is interested in food product development promoting human health. She intends to…
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Luis McDougall
Luis is a master’s students in the Biological Systems Engineering department, with a dual bachelor’s in biology and Economics with Mathematical Emphasis. He intends to pursue a career in medicine.…
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Mitchell Weiss
I am interested in process optimization and creating more sustainable products. My current research projects in the Ujor Lab is focused on modifying the membrane fluidity of Clostridium beijerinckii through…
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Izzie Tobin
I’m currently working on a project studying the fermentation of whey permeate into 2,3-butanediol and butanol, renewable chemical and biofuel products, respectively. My work focuses on optimizing the fermentation protocol…
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Kasey O’Dell
Currently, my research project aims to improve the production of 1,2-propanediol by Clostridium tyrobutyricum, mainly through engineering its fermentation pathways. Outside the lab, I enjoy cycling, running, and playing/watching football…
