Meet the Members of
Our Team
Principal InvestigatorJessica Larsen, Ph.D.
Carol and John ‘63 Cromer Endowed Associate Professor
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Bioengineering
Clemson University
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Auburn University
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia
hobbies: running, watercolor painting, reading, dog walking, OTF
Graduate Researchers
Vida Nazar
Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering
B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, 2020
Hobbies: Hiking, Table Tennis, Swimming
Molli Garifo
Ph.D. Candidate in Chemical Engineering
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Virginia Tech 2019
hobbies: Reading, running, paint-by-numbers, hanging with my dog!
Lucian Williams
Ph.D. Candidate in Bioengineering
B.S. Biochemistry, Siena College 2020
hobbies: golf, pickleball, working out
Dorian Foster
Ph.D. Candidate in Chemical Engineering
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Auburn University 2021
hobbies: bodybuilding, cooking, baking
Chlo Forenzo
Ph.D. Student in Chemical Engineering
B.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Clemson University 2022
hobbies: Astronomy
Joey LaValla
Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering
B.S. Bioengineering, Clemson University, 2022
hobbies: Baking, Reading, and Dancing!
Undergraduate Researchers
Alaura Cakley
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
hobbies: Dancing, reading, drawing
Angelina Harley
Genetics
hobbies: Reading, hiking, and playing with animals!
Audrey Martone
Biochemistry
hobbies:Running, biking, traveling
Caroline Argenti
Biochemistry
hobbies: Hiking, traveling, reading, violin, tennis
Daniel Nichols
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
hobbies: Fly fishing, waterskiing, guitar, cooking
Doris Migliaccio
Genetics and Psychology
hobbies: Reading and Hiking
Emily Barnett
Bioengineering
hobbies: Music
George Barbery
Biochemistry
hobbies: Playing basketball, ultimate frisbee, disc golf, and making coffee
Kayleigh Trumbull
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
hobbies: DOGS, reading, puzzles, music
Nicholas Johnson
Financial Management
hobbies: soccer, guitar, and producing music
Mason Morris
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
hobbies: lifting weights, playing basketball, fishing
Nicole Henkel
Chemistry
hobbies: Racquetball, volleyball, anything outdoors
Owen Tabah
Bioengineering
hobbies: Mountain biking, movies, songwriting
Pranavi Thatavarthi
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
hobbies: tennis, hiking, spending time with my dog
Sam Helenbrook
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
hobbies: Waterskiing, Hiking, and Hockey
Vaishnavi Kanduri
Bioengineering
hobbies: Reading and painting!
Alumni
Adam Beitz
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2018
Current Position: Ph.D. Student at MIT
Camilo Suescum
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2018
Current Position: MD Candidate at Indiana U.
Lucas Tatem
B.S. Bioengineering 2018
Current Position: Regulatory Affairs at MCRA
W. Bradley Scammon
B.S. Bioengineering 2018
Current Position: Research Assistant at CMU
Celine Crum
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2018
Current Position: Process Engineer at Wood
Helen Nguyen
B.S. Bioengineering 2018
Current Position: MD Candidate at JHU
Beckilyn Dorsey
B.S. Bioengineering2018
Current Position: Biomedical Engineer at FDA
Colleen Martin
B.S. Bioengineering 2018
Current Position: Process Engineer at BD
Molli Garifo
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2019 (REU)
Current Position: Ph.D. Student in Larsen Lab
Dominic Marosok
B.S. Bioengineering 2018
Current Position: Software Engineer at Infosys
Yvette Ramirez
B.S. Bioengineering 2019
Current Position: R&D Engineer at Medtronic
Samantha Gardner
B.S. Bioengineering 2019
Current Position: CRA at Medpace
Aon Ali
B.S. Biochemistry 2019
Current Position: Sales Dev. at FiscalNote
Nicholas L’Amoreaux
B.S. Biochemistry 2019
Current Position: Chemist at Henkel
Sarah Smith
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2019
Current Position: EH&S Eng. at Janssen Pharm.
Jessy Spitz
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2019
Current Position: Improvement Special. at Pfizer
Maddie Frank
B.S. Biochemistry 2024
Current Position:
Camren Mitchum
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2019
Current Position: Product Eng. at MilliporeSigma
Chanty Brown
B.S. Bioengineering 2019
Current Position:
Taylor Shelton
B.S. Biology (REU) 2019
Current Position: DO Candidate at VCOM
Juanita Bell
B.S. Behavioral Neuroscience (REU) 2019
Current Position: Student at Carlow Univ.
Garrett Quance
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2019
Current Position: Process Eng. at WestRock
Christopher Rovero
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2020
Current Position: Sr. Research Tech at GAF
Cheyenne Brady
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2020
Current Position: Military Dept. Mang. at Sonoco
Austin Evers
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2020
Current Position: PhD Student at Auburn Univ.
Jillian Laird
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2020
Current Position: Consultant at Frost & Sullivan
Lauren Maghak
B.S. Chemistry 2020
Current Position: DVM/MPH Student at VT
Kara Zaziski
B.S. Biochemistry 2022
Current Position:
Chloe Champion
B.S. Biochemistry 2020
Current Position: Lab Scientist at CDC
Sara Edgecomb
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2020
Current Position: Ph.D. Student at Univ. of Miss.
Connor Addy
B.S. Bioengineering 2021
Current Position: Prod. Dev. Eng. at Galen Robo.
Cara Katterman
B.S. Microbiology 2021
Current Position: CRA at Children’s Hospital
Jordan Drinks
B.S. Bioengineering 2021
Current Position:Train. Rep. at Biosense Webster
Nicky Franaszek
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2021
Current Position: Sr Research Ass. at Verve Ther.
Zoe McNelis
B.S. Middle Education 2023
Current Position: Student
Jess Tetterton
B.S. Biochemistry 2021
Current Position: Ph.D. Student at UNC
Elizabeth Singleton
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2021
Current Position: Pharm Student at MUSC
Courtney Thim
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2021
Current Position:
Jess Jager
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2022
Current Position: Eng. Trainee at SNF
Savannah Collier
B.S. Genetics 2022
Current Position: Medical Scribe at GE Assoc.
Christopher Pierce
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2022
Current Position: Ph.D. Student at U of OK
Joey LaValla
B.S. Bioengineering 2022
Current Position: M.S. Student in Larsen Lab
Chlo Forenzo
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2022
Current Position: Ph.D. Student in Larsen Lab
Taylor Hamas
B.S. Bioengineering 2022
Current Position: Project Manager at Epic
Emmeline Bagwell
B.S. Biological Sciences 2022
Current Position: M.S. Student in Larsen Lab
Julia Martone
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2022
Current Position: Associate at Sarepta Thera.
Grace Anderson
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2023
Current Position: ChBE Student
Emme Bagwell
M.S. Bioengineering 2023
Current Position:
Valerie Zawrotuk
B.S. Bioengineering 2022
Current Position: Eng. at Arthrex
Caroline Ross
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2023
Current Position: ChBE Student
Conner Lumb
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2023
Current Position: Process Excellence Specialist II at Parexel
Jesse Westfall
M.S. Chemical Engineering, 2019
Current Position: Analyst at Nationwide Children.
Bipin Paruchuri
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering 2022
Current Position: Postdoc at CWRU
Alexandria Hood
B.S. Biological Sciences 2023
Current Position: CRA at Parexel
Caroline Ennis
B.S. Genetics 2023
Current Position: Ph.D. Student at UAB
Danielle LaVigne
B.S. Genetics 2023
Current Position: Ph.D. Student at WashU
Isabel Ray
B.S. Bioengineering 2023
Current Position: M.Eng. Student BioE Clemson
Minhyun Shin
B.S. Bioengineering 2023
Current Position: Law Student at UMD
Morgan Ethridge
B.S. Biochemistry 2023
Current Position: Medical Assistant, Charleston ENT and Allergy
Jasmine White
B.S. Bioengineering 2023
Current Position:
Alexandra Schell
B.S. Chemical Engineering 2023
Current Position:
Alyssa Lindsey
M.S. Bioengineering 2023
Current Position:
Mark Pitman
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering 2023
Current Position:
Dru Montgomery
B.S. Biochemistry 2023
Current Position:
Alyson Schwartz
Bioengineering
hobbies: dance, reading, baking
Noah Arnold
M.S. Candidate in Chemical Engineering
B.S. Bioengineering, Clemson University, 2023
hobbies: Soccer, hiking, Cooking, Reading, lifting weights
Kati Lorenz
Biochemistry
hobbies: Playing piano, drawing or painting, and watching tv
Pablo Lozano
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
hobbies: Running
Sophia Fetten
Biological Sciences
hobbies: Going to the beach, reading, music, singing, and volleyball
David Forsman
Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering
B.S. Biological Sciences, Clemson University, 2023
hobbies: Weightlifting, hiking, and reading
Selena Ni
Language and International Health
hobbies: golf and cello
Vanessa Marahrens
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
hobbies: Sailing, baking
Amelia Weber
Biochemistry
hobbies: hanging out with friends, taking care of plants, cooking