Lab Culture

We aim to create a lab environment where all feel welcome and supported and everyone can be successful. We recognize that science is enriched when it is practiced by people from diverse backgrounds and we are committed to the principles of inclusiveness and equity. We strive to perform rigorous, cutting-edge research, engage in impactful scholarship, conduct ourselves with professionalism and integrity, and help one another become better scientists and educators.    

THE TEAM

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Bruce Appel, PhD

Professor and Head, Section of Developmental Biology
​Diane G. Wallach Chair of Pediatric Stem Cell Biology

Natalie Carey
​Neuroscience Graduate Student
​NINDS F31 Fellowship

Caleb Doll, Ph.D.

Assistant Research Professor
​Section of Developmental Biology
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Samantha Bromley-Coolidge
Neuroscience Graduate Student

Christina Kearns, MS

Lab Manager

Kelsey Abrams
​Cell Biology, Stem Cells, and Development Graduate Student

Kadidia Adula, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
​NINDS F32 Fellowship

Kim Arena, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
​NINDS F32 Fellowship

Oscar Mendez
​Postdoctoral Fellow

Katie Ranard, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
​NINDS F32 Fellowship

Paige Souder, MD, PhD
Pediatrics/Medical Genetics Resident

Kris Russell
​Professional Research Assistant

Yan Zhou
Medical Student, Research Track

Mo Ahmed
​Medical Student

Manna Morris
Undergraduate Research Intern

Diego Iruegas
​Undergraduate Research Intern
Regis University