Kris Russell Kris became a valued member of our team in November 2021. She holds a B.S. from Kansas State University, where she served as an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Ruth Welti's lab. Kris's dedication earned her 2 cancer research awards for her work in plant lipidomics. Currently, Kris thrives in the dynamic environment of the Appel Lab, where she actively contributes to diverse research projects exploring developmental myelination and cell fate specification. Beyond the lab, Kris finds joy in hiking, crafting, spending quality time with her dog, and baking.