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Yunlu Zhu, Ph.D.

Yunlu Zhu, Ph.D.

Yunlu Zhu, Ph.D.

Terry and Shelley Barr Research Professor
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Molecular & Integrative Physiology

Yunlu received his Ph.D. at UVA with Dr. Sarah Kucenas, studying development, neuroimmunology, and glia. He then completed his postdoctoral training with Dr. David Schoppik at NYU. Yunlu enjoys light-roast coffee, writes with fountain pens, and practices pottery. Find him on Neurotree, Google Scholar, Twitter & BlueSky

Yunlu received his Ph.D. at UVA with Dr. Sarah Kucenas on development, neuroimmunology, and glia. He then completed postdoctoral training with Dr. David Schoppik at NYU. Yunlu is a light-roast coffee aficionado, writes with fountain pens, and practices pottery. Find him on Neurotree, Google Scholar & BlueSky

Lisa Beyer

Lisa Beyer

Lisa Beyer

Lisa received her B.S. from Michigan State University and began her work in the hearing research field in Dr. Yehoash Raphael’s lab at the KHRI. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys playing women’s ice hockey, running, and spending time in northern Michigan.

Alexander Svintsitski

Alexander Svintsitski

Alexander Svintsitski

Alex is an undergraduate student studying electrical engineering. He worked in the lab through UROP’s Community College Summer Fellowship Program and has since transitioned to the Research Scholars program. Outside the lab, he can often be found biking, running, hiking, and skiing!

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Serena Tyran

Serena Tyran

Serena Tyran

Ty graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.E. in EE & BME. She grew up in Washington State and her favorite things in life are the forests, mountains, and beaches of home. Her goal is to design instruments and tools that contribute to the greater field of neuroscience. She can be found rock climbing, backpacking, coaching youth robotics, and playing D&D!

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Ellie Reeves

Ellie Reeves

Ellie Reeves

Ellie is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan studying biochemistry on the pre-medical track. Ellie can often be found cooking, playing pickleball, and trying new restaurants around Ann Arbor.

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Jessica Kirana

Jessica Kirana

Jessica Kirana

Jessica is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan on the pre-med/pre-PA track. She volunteered at Dr. Dan Littman’s lab at NYU Langone Health during high school. Jessica enjoys reading, playing games, café hopping, and having movie nights with friends!

Anthony Cavallario

Anthony Cavallario

Anthony Cavallario

Anthony is an undergraduate student studying Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience on a pre-med/pre-PhD track. He has previous experience at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute focusing on immunology and virology. Outside the lab, he can be found lifting, drawing, or skipping cardio.

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