Pharmacology Graduate Students

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1999 Graduates

Erika Dahl

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education:
• B.A.; Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota (2012); major in biology
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• Mentor/Advisor: lab rotations
• email: dahlx467@umn.edu

Jessica Martin

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education:
• B.S.; Clemson University, South Carolina (2012); major in genetics
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• Mentor/Advisor: lab rotations
• email: mart3243@umn.edu
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Zahra Masoud

• Degree Sought: M.S.
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• Previous Education:
• B.A.; Transylvania University, Kentucky (2012); major in neuroscience
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• email: masou007@umn.edu

Bryant Moeller

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education:
• B.S.; Drake University, Iowa (2012); major in health science-pharmaceutical sciences
• Mentor/Advisor: lab rotations
• email: moell140@umn.edu
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Joey Patton

• Degree Sought: M.S.
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• Previous Education:
• B.S.; University of Minnesota (2012); major in biology
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• email: patt0299@umn.edu

Erica Schnettler

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education:
• B.S.; Iowa State University (2011); major in genetics
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• Mentor/Advisor: lab rotations
• email: schne698@umn.edu

Dusty Van Helden

• Degree Sought: M.S.
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• Previous Education:
• B.A.; University of Minnesota (2012); major in physiology
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• email: vanhe047@umn.edu

Yan Yan

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education:
• M.S.; Zhejiang University, Hangzhou China (2012); major in pharmacology; B.S.; Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China (2009); major in pharmacy
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• Mentor/Advisor: lab rotations
• email: yanxx306@umn.edu

Jie Ying Chan

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; University of Nebraska, Lincoln (2009); major in biochemistry
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Douglas Yee
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• email: chan1000@umn.edu

Bomi Lee

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
• Previous Education: MPharmacy; Kyung Hee University, Korea (2009); major in pharmaceutical science
  BPharmacy; Kyung Hee University, Korea (2007); major in pharmacy
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Li-Na Wei
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• email: leex5980@umn.edu

Chang Liu

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
• Previous Education: MS; Emporia State University, Kansas, (2011); major in microbial and cellular biology
  BMedicine; China Medical University (2008); major in clinical medicine
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Fang Li
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• email: liux1329@umn.edu

Shawna Persaud

• Degree sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: B.S.; University of Minnesota (2007); major in biochemistry
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Li-Na Wei
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• email: pers0126@umn.edu
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Omeed Rahimi

• Degree Sought: M.S.
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• Previous Education: BS; University of St. Thomas, Minnesota, (2009); major in biochemistry
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• email: rahi0032@umn.edu
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Fuyuan Wang

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
• Previous Education: MS; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2008); major-toxicology
  MEngineering; Tsinghua University, China (2006); major in chemical engineering
  BAgriculture; Shandong Agricultural University, China (2001); major in veterinary medicine
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Sabita Roy
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• email: wang3044@umn.edu

John Chan

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; University of Minnesota (2009); major in genetics and cell biology
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Jonathan Marchant
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• email: chan0669@umn.edu
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Lydia Kotecki

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: o BS; University of Wisconsin, Madison (2010); major in biochemistry
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Kevin Wickman
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• email: kotec005@umn.edu
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Yi-Wei (Vincent) Lin

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: MS; National Taiwan University (2006); major in toxicology
  BS; National Taiwan University (2004); major in life science
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Li-Na Wei
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• email: linxx637@umn.edu

Yang Yang

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; Wuhan University, China (2010); major in life science
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Fang Li
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• email: yang2200@umn.edu
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Krogh, Kelly

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; Drake University, Iowa (2008); major in pharmaceutical science
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Stan Thayer
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• Thesis Title: HIV Tat-Induced Changes in Glutamatergic Synaptic Transmission
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• email: krog0087@umn.edu
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Meng, Jingjing (Linda)

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; China Pharmaceutical University (2009); major in basic pharmacy
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Sabita Roy
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• Thesis Title: Mechanisms Underlying Morphine Modulation of Gut Epithelial Barrier Function
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• email: mengx062@umn.edu
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Tulgren, Erik

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; University of Wisconsin, Madison (2006); major in biochemistry and genetics
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Brock Grill
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• Thesis Title: The Nuclear Anchorage Protein, ANC-1, Regulates Axon Termination and Synapse Formation in C. elegans
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• email: tulgr002@umn.edu
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Waldron, Nate

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; Kentucky Wesleyan College (2008); major in biology and chemistry
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Daniel Vallera
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• Thesis Title: Characterization of a Novel Anti-Cancer Stem Cell Agent Targeting CD133
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• email: waldr062@umn.edu
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Wydeven, Nicole

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; University of Minnesota (2009); major in biochemistry and microbiology
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Kevin Wickman
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• Thesis Title: Structural Influences on GIRK Activation by G-Protein Coupled Receptors
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• email: wydev001@umn.edu
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Yang, Yuzhe (Mindy)

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BMedicine; Zhejiang University (2008); major in basic medicinal sciences
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Doug Yee
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• Thesis Title: Identification of Predictive Molecular Markers for Anti-IGF1R Therapy in Breast Cancer
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• email: yang1948@umn.edu
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Zhang, Yue (Iris)

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; Tsinghua University (2009); major in biosciences and biotechnology
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Ping-Yee Law
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• Thesis Title: Opioid Receptor Agonists Modulate Adult Neurogenesis Through NeuroD Targets
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• email: zhan0975@umn.edu
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Braziunas, Jeff

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2002); major in microbiology
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Peter Bitterman
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• Thesis Title: Targeting the Translation Initiation Machinery in Fibrosis and Cancer
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• email: braz0054@umn.edu

MacKenzie, Tiffany

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: o BS; University of Wisconsin, Madison (2005); major in molecular biology and French
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Ashok Saluja
• Thesis Title: Role of MicroRNAs in Mediating Pancreatic Cancer Response to Triptolide
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• email: mack0456@umn.edu
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Raleigh, Mike

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; University of Minnesota (2006); major in biochemistry
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Paul Pentel
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• Thesis Title: Preclinical Development of a Multivalent Opiate Vaccine
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• email: zhan0975@umn.edu
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Robinson, Jerid

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; Berry College, Georgia (2006); major in biology
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Lincoln Potter
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• Thesis Title: Determining the Activation and Inhibition Mechanisms of Guanylyl Cyclase-A and -B
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• email: robin768@umn.edu
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Shin, Angela

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; University of Wisconsin, Madison (2005); major in biology
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Stan Thayer
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• Thesis Title: Mechanisms of HIV-associated Neurotoxicity: Tat-induced Synapse Loss and Reshinx068@umn.educovery
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• email: zhan0975@umn.edu
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Cornish, Katherine

• Degree Sought: Ph.D.
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• Previous Education: BS; Grand Valley State University, Michigan (2006); major in chemistry
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• Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Paul Pentel
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• Thesis Title: Enhancing the Efficacy of a Nicotine Vaccine
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• email: corni026@umn.edu
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