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Molecular Medicine Graduate Program Track

Graduates ofÌýthe Molecular Medicine (MOME) Track

Ahmed Abokor, BS
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Role of Fat-Soluble Vitamin and Essential Fatty Acid Deficiencies in Fermentable Fiber-Induced Liver Cancer
Advisor:Ìý Dr. Matam Vijay-Kumar
±á´Ç³¾±ð³Ù´Ç·É²Ô:ÌýColumbus, Ohio
Undergraduate/Graduate University:ÌýOhio State University


Rawan Alnafisah, MS
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Nitric oxide, Synaptic Proteome and Schizophrenia
´¡»å±¹¾±²õ´Ç°ù:Ìý Dr. Robert Smith
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Undergraduate/Graduate University:Ìý
King Saud University


Emily Crowe
´¡»å±¹¾±²õ´Ç°ù:Ìý Dr. Beata Lecka-Czernik
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Helena, Ohio
Undergraduate/Graduate University:Ìý
BS in Biology, Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio


Rachel Golonka
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The Interplay between Dietary Fibers and the Gut Microbiota in Metabolic Diseases
Advisor: Ìý
Dr. Matam Vijay-Kumar
Hometown: Canton, Michigan
Undergraduate/Graduate University:
BS in Biochemistry and Anthropology, University of Michigan


Xue Mei, MS
Project:ÌýMicrobiota and the Gut Brain Axis in Blood Pressure Regulation
Advisor:ÌýDr. Bina Joe
Hometown:Ìý Zunyi, Guizhou, China
Undergraduate/Graduate University:Ìý Chengdu University of TCM


Saroj Chakraborty
PhD Defense:
Ìý December 1, 2020
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Genetic, Microbial and Metabolic Regulators of Blood Pressure
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Dr. Bina Joe


Shungang Zhang
PhD Defense:Ìý August 4, 2020
Project:ÌýÌýDisruption of Cd40 Attenuates Renal Injury and Improves Renal Function Following Experimental Renal Ischemia
Advisor:Ìý Dr. Steven Haller


Amit Sopan Chougule
PhD Defense:Ìý
August 3, 2020
±Ê°ù´ÇÂá±ð³¦³Ù:ÌýÌýPPAR-alpha and Carboxypeptidase-E are Common Regulators of Bone and Energy Metabolism
´¡»å±¹¾±²õ´Ç°ù:ÌýÌýDr. Beata Lecka-Czernik


Shermel Sherman
PhD Defense:Ìý
June 19, 2019
±Ê°ù´ÇÂá±ð³¦³Ù:Ìý The Role of Neuropepide Spexin in the Modulation of Metabolism and Behaviors
´¡»å±¹¾±²õ´Ç°ù:Ìý Dr. Jennifer Hill


Usman Ashraf
PhD Defense:
Ìý May 29, 2020
Project:ÌýÌýNovel Regulators of Kidney Homeostasis and Blood Pressure Regulation
´¡»å±¹¾±²õ´Ç°ù:ÌýÌýDr. Sivarajan Kumarasamy


Fatimah Khalaf
PhD Defense:
Ìý April 23, 2020
Project:ÌýÌýRegulation of Renal Inflammation in Chronic Kidney Disease
Advisor:ÌýÌýDr. David Kennedy


Robin Su
PhD Defense:
Ìý March 27, 2020
Project:ÌýÌýMicrocystin-LR (MC-LR) Toxicity in the Gut-Liver Signaling Axis
Advisor:ÌýÌýDr. Steven Haller


Darren Gordon
PhD Defense:Ìý
March 26, 2020
Project:ÌýÌýBilirubin is a Metabolic Hormone that Improves Lipid Metabolism
Advisor:ÌýÌýDr. Terry Hinds


Ahmed Al-Khudhair
PhD Defense:
Ìý September 17, 2019
Project:ÌýÌýAnti PD-1/PD-L1 Immunotherapy, New Era in the Fight against Cancer, Genomic and Transcriptomic Exploration
Advisor:ÌýÌýDr. Juan Jaume


Mengjie Wang
PhD Defense:Ìý
July 23, 2019
Project:ÌýÌýBrain Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Receptor and Insulin Receptor in Metabolism and Reproduction
Advisor: ÌýDr. Jennifer Hill


Sarah Galla
PhD Defense:
Ìý April 4, 2019
±Ê°ù´ÇÂá±ð³¦³Ù:Ìý Studies on the Holobiont and Blood Pressure Regulation
´¡»å±¹¾±²õ´Ç°ù:Ìý Dr. Bina Joe


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