ECEC

Garrett is a current postdoctoral fellow in the Wagenseil lab. He joined the CRM ECEC in 2023. His thesis research is focused on the mechanisms of intervertebral disc mechanical transduction to better understand the development of low back pain.

Dr. Ishahak is a postdoctoral fellow in the Millman Lab. He joined the CRM ECEC in 2023. Matt’s research is focused on engineering stem cell-derived organoid model systems to study human development and pathophysiology.

Dr. Khatik is a postdoctoral fellow in the Sharma Lab. She joined the CRM ECEC as co-chair in 2023 and continues as a member in 2024. Renuka’s research is focused on engineering of nano-drug delivery systems.

Marlie is a graduate student in the Millman lab. Her research focuses on leveraging stem cell technology to improve treatment for diabetes.

Ms. Meyer is a research technician II in the Theunissen Lab. She joined the CRM ECEC in 2023. She is interested in researching stem cells and their applications in disease therapy and regenerative medicine.

Dr. Pietroforte is a postdoctoral fellow in the Amargant i Riera Lab. She joined the CRM ECEC as co-Chair in 2024. Sara’s research is focused on the study of intrinsic and extrinsic factors that modulate oocyte quality in normal conditions and elucidate their changes with aging.

Dr. Scott is a postdoctoral fellow in the Oyen Lab. Her research is focused on vascular remodeling of the placenta in Fetal Growth Restriction pregnancies and developing models to predict microvascular changes from low resolution ultrasound imaging.