Graduate Student Directory
Cassandra Burdick
CELL PhD Student
Dr. Eric Melonakos Lab
Cassandra Burdick is a Ph.D. student in Cell Biology and Physiology. Her research training includes cancer biology focused on lymphoma and leukemia using rodent models, as well as stroke neurorehabilitation research in human subjects integrating virtual reality and computational methods. Earlier in her training, she completed a veterinary internship that included observational work on diabetes in zoo primates. She also has experience teaching students through Webewell, emphasizing inclusive, research-informed science education and mentorship. Outside the lab, she enjoys singing and has performed with several jazz groups.
Dr. Eric Melonakos Lab
Cassandra Burdick is a Ph.D. student in Cell Biology and Physiology. Her research training includes cancer biology focused on lymphoma and leukemia using rodent models, as well as stroke neurorehabilitation research in human subjects integrating virtual reality and computational methods. Earlier in her training, she completed a veterinary internship that included observational work on diabetes in zoo primates. She also has experience teaching students through Webewell, emphasizing inclusive, research-informed science education and mentorship. Outside the lab, she enjoys singing and has performed with several jazz groups.
Clayton Rawson
CELL MS Student
Dr. Eric Melonakos Lab
Clayton is a master's student in our lab, planning to transition very soon to his PhD. He's a third-year medical student at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine and has an extensive research background in cancer, computational analytics, proteomics, and neuroscience. He is an awesome person to help you understand the ins and outs of applying to medical school!
Dr. Eric Melonakos Lab
Clayton is a master's student in our lab, planning to transition very soon to his PhD. He's a third-year medical student at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine and has an extensive research background in cancer, computational analytics, proteomics, and neuroscience. He is an awesome person to help you understand the ins and outs of applying to medical school!
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