The Calisi Lab, Spring 2017
Rebecca M. Calisi Rodríguez, M.S., Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
@BeccaCalisi
CV
Dr. Calisi was awarded her M.S. from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2006 and then her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 2010 (lab of George Bentley). As a postdoc, she was awarded an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship and studied in the labs of John Wingfield (UC Davis) and Timothy Gentner (UC San Diego) from 2010-2013. Dr. Calisi was then awarded a UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship to study in the labs of Erica Bree Rosenblum and Lance Kriegsfeld (UC Berkeley, 2013-2014). She was a faculty member in the Biology Department of Barnard College of Columbia University from 2014-2015 and joined the faculty of UC Davis in 2015. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. Dr. Calisi is a National Geographic Explorer, a Faculty Scholar of UC Davis' Center for Advancement of Multicultural Perspectives in Science, and a faculty member of graduate programs for the Animal Behavior Graduate Group and the Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology Group. Her lab is currently funded by the National Science Foundation and National Geographic. Dr. Calisi's research interests include vertebrate reproductive neuroendocrinology, animal behavior, genomics, and environmental health. She is also a science communicator, an amateur filmmaker, and CEO of Calisi Productions, which aims to explore innovative ways to communicate science to diverse audiences. Dr. Calisi is a leader in advocating for inclusive and equitable environments in academia and beyond. You can learn more about her advocacy work here, here, and here.
Principal Investigator
@BeccaCalisi
CV
Dr. Calisi was awarded her M.S. from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2006 and then her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 2010 (lab of George Bentley). As a postdoc, she was awarded an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship and studied in the labs of John Wingfield (UC Davis) and Timothy Gentner (UC San Diego) from 2010-2013. Dr. Calisi was then awarded a UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship to study in the labs of Erica Bree Rosenblum and Lance Kriegsfeld (UC Berkeley, 2013-2014). She was a faculty member in the Biology Department of Barnard College of Columbia University from 2014-2015 and joined the faculty of UC Davis in 2015. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. Dr. Calisi is a National Geographic Explorer, a Faculty Scholar of UC Davis' Center for Advancement of Multicultural Perspectives in Science, and a faculty member of graduate programs for the Animal Behavior Graduate Group and the Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology Group. Her lab is currently funded by the National Science Foundation and National Geographic. Dr. Calisi's research interests include vertebrate reproductive neuroendocrinology, animal behavior, genomics, and environmental health. She is also a science communicator, an amateur filmmaker, and CEO of Calisi Productions, which aims to explore innovative ways to communicate science to diverse audiences. Dr. Calisi is a leader in advocating for inclusive and equitable environments in academia and beyond. You can learn more about her advocacy work here, here, and here.
Postdoctoral Fellows
Suzanne Austin, Ph.D.
Member of Calisi Lab: March 2016 - present
Dr. Austin has been studying life-history evolution in temperate and tropical birds, with particular emphasis on development and parental care. She earned her Ph.D. at Oregon State in the lab of W. Douglas Robinson. She then studied as a postdoc in Robert Ricklefs’s group at the University of Missouri–St Louis, where she investigated how life-history and physiological traits co-vary in birds with different pace of life strategies. In the Calisi lab, she is investigating how gene expression in the avian reproductive axis mediates and responds to parental care behaviors. Dr. Austin currently serves as the co-Postdoc and Grad Student Representative for the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB)'s Committee for the Division of Comparative Endocrinology (DCE). She also enjoys exploring with her family, hiking, birding, reading, and yoga.
Member of Calisi Lab: March 2016 - present
Dr. Austin has been studying life-history evolution in temperate and tropical birds, with particular emphasis on development and parental care. She earned her Ph.D. at Oregon State in the lab of W. Douglas Robinson. She then studied as a postdoc in Robert Ricklefs’s group at the University of Missouri–St Louis, where she investigated how life-history and physiological traits co-vary in birds with different pace of life strategies. In the Calisi lab, she is investigating how gene expression in the avian reproductive axis mediates and responds to parental care behaviors. Dr. Austin currently serves as the co-Postdoc and Grad Student Representative for the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB)'s Committee for the Division of Comparative Endocrinology (DCE). She also enjoys exploring with her family, hiking, birding, reading, and yoga.
Isaac Ligocki, Ph.D.
Member of Calisi Lab: Aug 2016 - present
@iyligocki (website link)
Check out a piece on Isaac's work published in The Ethogram: Field Fiasco: Fish in the Driveway?!
Dr. Ligocki investigates organism-environment interactions. He received his Ph.D. at The Ohio State University in the lab of Ian Hamilton studying how the social environment influences and is influenced by individual behavior in the cooperatively breeding cichlid fish Neolamprologus pulcher. He is currently investigating how human impacts influence the neurobiology, physiology, behavior, and life history of the western mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis, with a focus on endocrine disrupting pollutants. His current work is funded through an NSF postdoctoral research fellowship in biology (PRFB). Dr. Ligocki is the Social Media Editor for the Journal of Integrative and Comparative Biology. He also enjoys anything outdoors, but especially backpacking, mountain biking, and triathlons.
Member of Calisi Lab: Aug 2016 - present
@iyligocki (website link)
Check out a piece on Isaac's work published in The Ethogram: Field Fiasco: Fish in the Driveway?!
Dr. Ligocki investigates organism-environment interactions. He received his Ph.D. at The Ohio State University in the lab of Ian Hamilton studying how the social environment influences and is influenced by individual behavior in the cooperatively breeding cichlid fish Neolamprologus pulcher. He is currently investigating how human impacts influence the neurobiology, physiology, behavior, and life history of the western mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis, with a focus on endocrine disrupting pollutants. His current work is funded through an NSF postdoctoral research fellowship in biology (PRFB). Dr. Ligocki is the Social Media Editor for the Journal of Integrative and Comparative Biology. He also enjoys anything outdoors, but especially backpacking, mountain biking, and triathlons.
Naomi Ondrasek, Ph.D.
Member of Calisi Lab since Jan 2016.
Dr. Ondrasek has accepted a competitive fellowship working with the California Council on Science & Technology (CCST; staring Fall 2017)! However, she still maintains close ties with the lab and continues to help mentor students and direct her projects from afar.
Dr. Ondrasek has been investigating how environmental modulations affect vertebrate brains and behavior. She received her Ph.D. at UC Berkeley in the lab of Irving Zucker. She was then awarded an NSF postdoctoral fellowship to study the neurobiology of avian behavior in the lab of Tom Hahn at UC Davis. Now, Dr. Ondrasek is investigating the neurobiology of avian social behavior and how our changing environment affects it. She also enjoys hiking, reading, gardening, science writing, stargazing, belly dancing, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Member of Calisi Lab since Jan 2016.
Dr. Ondrasek has accepted a competitive fellowship working with the California Council on Science & Technology (CCST; staring Fall 2017)! However, she still maintains close ties with the lab and continues to help mentor students and direct her projects from afar.
Dr. Ondrasek has been investigating how environmental modulations affect vertebrate brains and behavior. She received her Ph.D. at UC Berkeley in the lab of Irving Zucker. She was then awarded an NSF postdoctoral fellowship to study the neurobiology of avian behavior in the lab of Tom Hahn at UC Davis. Now, Dr. Ondrasek is investigating the neurobiology of avian social behavior and how our changing environment affects it. She also enjoys hiking, reading, gardening, science writing, stargazing, belly dancing, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Ph.D. Students
April Booth, M.S.
Program: Molecular, Comparative & Integrative Physiology
Member of the Calisi Lab: Summer 2016 - present
April earned her B.S. in Biology, B.A. in Chemistry, and M.S in Biology at Fresno State. April is investigating how single parents in biparental systems alter their brain and physiology to succeed as parents. She also enjoys reading, hiking, and Zumba classes.
Program: Molecular, Comparative & Integrative Physiology
Member of the Calisi Lab: Summer 2016 - present
April earned her B.S. in Biology, B.A. in Chemistry, and M.S in Biology at Fresno State. April is investigating how single parents in biparental systems alter their brain and physiology to succeed as parents. She also enjoys reading, hiking, and Zumba classes.
Victoria Farrar
Program: Animal Behavior Graduate Group
Member of the Calisi Lab: Summer 2016 - present
Victoria is broadly interested in how organisms adapt to novel, challenging environments. She earned her B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona. She is currently examining the role of genes and hormones in modulating responses to human-induced pollutants. Victoria also enjoys sketching, biking, birding, and learning how to code.
Program: Animal Behavior Graduate Group
Member of the Calisi Lab: Summer 2016 - present
Victoria is broadly interested in how organisms adapt to novel, challenging environments. She earned her B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona. She is currently examining the role of genes and hormones in modulating responses to human-induced pollutants. Victoria also enjoys sketching, biking, birding, and learning how to code.
Lab Research Technician:
Rechelle Viernes
Winter Quarter 2017 - present
Rechelle received her undergraduate degree from U.C. Davis in June, 2016. During that time, she was part of our lab, working with Team Gambusia investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. We loved Rechelle so much that, post graduation, we invited her to stay on with us as a UC Davis Jr. Specialist (basically, a research technician/post-baccalaureate hybrid position). She will now be working with Team Aves, specifically on questions concerning the neurobiology and neurogenomics of parental care.
In her free time, Rechelle enjoys taking her dog hiking on the beach.
Winter Quarter 2017 - present
Rechelle received her undergraduate degree from U.C. Davis in June, 2016. During that time, she was part of our lab, working with Team Gambusia investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. We loved Rechelle so much that, post graduation, we invited her to stay on with us as a UC Davis Jr. Specialist (basically, a research technician/post-baccalaureate hybrid position). She will now be working with Team Aves, specifically on questions concerning the neurobiology and neurogenomics of parental care.
In her free time, Rechelle enjoys taking her dog hiking on the beach.
Undergraduate Researchers
Undergraduate researchers in the Calisi Lab are vital contributors to our research program. They intern in the lab for a minimum of 10 hrs per week for 1 year, though many stay for longer. Seasoned students are encouraged to develop their own projects. Learn more about our undergraduate program by clicking here. Donate to help support the salaries and stipends of our undergraduate researchers in need by clicking here.
- TEAM AVES -
Brandon Nava Ultreras
Aviary Manager, Winter Quarter 2017 - present
Brandon has been working with PhD student Victoria Farrar examining prolactin receptor expression in avian tissue. He presented his preliminary data on sex-biased gene expression changes in prolactin receptor at the 2017 UC Davis Undergraduate Research Conference and is looking forward to presenting at the 2018 Society of Integrative & Comparative Biology Conference in San Francisco. Outside of the lab, Brandon enjoys reading fiction and spending time outdoors.
Aviary Manager, Winter Quarter 2017 - present
Brandon has been working with PhD student Victoria Farrar examining prolactin receptor expression in avian tissue. He presented his preliminary data on sex-biased gene expression changes in prolactin receptor at the 2017 UC Davis Undergraduate Research Conference and is looking forward to presenting at the 2018 Society of Integrative & Comparative Biology Conference in San Francisco. Outside of the lab, Brandon enjoys reading fiction and spending time outdoors.
Reeta Asmai
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Reeta will be studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. She is new to the lab and we look forward to getting to know her! Welcome, Reeta!
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Reeta will be studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. She is new to the lab and we look forward to getting to know her! Welcome, Reeta!
Annie Bond
Spring Quarter 2016 - present
Annie is studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry and tissue collection. She is currently learning how to sample and section brain tissue. Annie also enjoys reading, practicing martial arts and boxing, traveling, and playing the piano.
Spring Quarter 2016 - present
Annie is studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry and tissue collection. She is currently learning how to sample and section brain tissue. Annie also enjoys reading, practicing martial arts and boxing, traveling, and playing the piano.
Tanner Feustel
Fall Quarter 2016 - present
Tanner is studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. Tanner also enjoys backpacking, writing screenplays, dancing, and beer tasting.
Fall Quarter 2016 - present
Tanner is studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. Tanner also enjoys backpacking, writing screenplays, dancing, and beer tasting.
Laura Flores
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Laura will be studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. She is new to the lab and we look forward to getting to know her! Welcome, Laura!
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Laura will be studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. She is new to the lab and we look forward to getting to know her! Welcome, Laura!
Jennifer Guerra
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Jennifer will be studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. She is new to the lab and we look forward to getting to know her! Welcome, Jennifer!
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Jennifer will be studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. She is new to the lab and we look forward to getting to know her! Welcome, Jennifer!
Austin Kyan
Summer Quarter 2017 - present
Austin is working with Victoria Farrar and learning how to extract RNA and quantify it using qPCR. He is also assisting with avian husbandry and behavioral data collection. Outside of the lab he enjoys playing and writing music (for the cello) as well as playing board games with friends.
Summer Quarter 2017 - present
Austin is working with Victoria Farrar and learning how to extract RNA and quantify it using qPCR. He is also assisting with avian husbandry and behavioral data collection. Outside of the lab he enjoys playing and writing music (for the cello) as well as playing board games with friends.
Candice Lee
Fall Quarter 2015- present
Candice is studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry and tissue collection. Candice is also a performing member of the color guard for the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps and Rodriguez High School. She also enjoys cooking, traveling, fishing, and playing with her dog and cats.
Fall Quarter 2015- present
Candice is studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry and tissue collection. Candice is also a performing member of the color guard for the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps and Rodriguez High School. She also enjoys cooking, traveling, fishing, and playing with her dog and cats.
Selin Louie
Spring Quarter 2017 - present
Selin is working with April Booth and learning how to conduct Bacterial Killing Assays (BKAs) as well as assisting with avian husbandry and behavioral data collection . Outside of the lab she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, tennis, and ice skating. She also enjoys crafting and traveling.
Spring Quarter 2017 - present
Selin is working with April Booth and learning how to conduct Bacterial Killing Assays (BKAs) as well as assisting with avian husbandry and behavioral data collection . Outside of the lab she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, tennis, and ice skating. She also enjoys crafting and traveling.
Anabel Martinez
Summer Quarter 2017 - present
Anabel is working with Victoria Farrar and learning how to extract RNA and quantify it using qPCR. She is also assisting with avian husbandry and behavioral data collection. Outside of the lab she enjoys working out at the gym and spending time with friends.
Summer Quarter 2017 - present
Anabel is working with Victoria Farrar and learning how to extract RNA and quantify it using qPCR. She is also assisting with avian husbandry and behavioral data collection. Outside of the lab she enjoys working out at the gym and spending time with friends.
Ana-Begona Molina Gil
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Ana will be studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. She is new to the lab and we look forward to getting to know her! Welcome, Ana!
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Ana will be studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. She is new to the lab and we look forward to getting to know her! Welcome, Ana!
Laura Ornelas Pereira
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Laura will be studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. She is new to the lab and we look forward to getting to know her! Welcome, Laura!
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Laura will be studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. She is new to the lab and we look forward to getting to know her! Welcome, Laura!
Jaskaran Sahota
Summer Quarter 2016 - present
Jas is studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. Jas also enjoys hiking, listening to music, assisting at a local dental office, and spending time with friends and family.
Summer Quarter 2016 - present
Jas is studying avian behavior, parental care, and assisting with husbandry. Jas also enjoys hiking, listening to music, assisting at a local dental office, and spending time with friends and family.
Blake Turner
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Blake is studying psychology, neuroscience, and assisting with husbandry. Blake also enjoys backpacking, traveling, and Latin dancing.
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Blake is studying psychology, neuroscience, and assisting with husbandry. Blake also enjoys backpacking, traveling, and Latin dancing.
- TEAM GAMBUSIA -
Madeline Bailey
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Madeline is working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. Her passion for scientific research grew while attending the UC Natural Reserve Systems' field study program. Madeline also enjoys swimming, hiking, water polo, and spending time with her pets.
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Madeline is working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. Her passion for scientific research grew while attending the UC Natural Reserve Systems' field study program. Madeline also enjoys swimming, hiking, water polo, and spending time with her pets.
Michael Barrientez
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Michael is working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating impacts of the endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. Michael enjoys backpacking, music, cooking, snowboarding, and playing sports. He hopes to travel to South and Central America.
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Michael is working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating impacts of the endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. Michael enjoys backpacking, music, cooking, snowboarding, and playing sports. He hopes to travel to South and Central America.
Elbertlyn Cantey
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Elbertlyn is working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. Elbertlyn's hobbies include reading, watching movies, listening to music, and an obsession with all things Harry Potter and Disney related.
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Elbertlyn is working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. Elbertlyn's hobbies include reading, watching movies, listening to music, and an obsession with all things Harry Potter and Disney related.
Maria Carmona
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Maria is working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. She is new to the lab and we look forward to getting to know her! Welcome, Maria!
Fall Quarter 2017 - present
Maria is working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. She is new to the lab and we look forward to getting to know her! Welcome, Maria!
Asha Pluton
Fall Quarter 2016 - present
Asha is on Team Gambusia working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. Asha also plays water polo to the UC Davis club team.
Fall Quarter 2016 - present
Asha is on Team Gambusia working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. Asha also plays water polo to the UC Davis club team.
Janin Rodarte
Fall Quarter 2016 - present
Janin is on Team Gambusia working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. Janin also enjoys hiking and spending time with her dogs.
Fall Quarter 2016 - present
Janin is on Team Gambusia working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. Janin also enjoys hiking and spending time with her dogs.
Amanda Simpson
Fall Quarter 2016 - present
Amanda is on Team Gambusia working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. She also enjoys teaching freshman about sustainability on campus and spends time working at a preschool. Amanda also plays the tenor saxophone, loves music, dancing, hiking, and watching movies.
Fall Quarter 2016 - present
Amanda is on Team Gambusia working with Dr. Isaac Ligocki investigating the impacts of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the neurobiology, morphology, and behavior of Western Mosquitofish. She also enjoys teaching freshman about sustainability on campus and spends time working at a preschool. Amanda also plays the tenor saxophone, loves music, dancing, hiking, and watching movies.
Lab Alumni
Time interning in Calisi Lab listed and position post graduation, if known.
Time interning in Calisi Lab listed and position post graduation, if known.
Undergraduates
Rechelle Viernes - Fall Quarter 2016 - Summer 2017 - now Calisi Lab Research Technician
Tiffany Chen - Fall Quarter 2016 - Summer 2017
Denis Sanpedro - Winter Quarter 2016 - Summer 2017
Zixin (Andy) Yu - Fall Quarter 2016 - Summer 2017
Haley Hudson - Fall Quarter 2016 - Summer 2017
Irene Orellana Bonilla - Summer Quarter 2015 - 2017
Erica Saldana - Summer Quarter 2015 - Summer Quarter 2017
Rachel Alexis de Jesus Parungao - Fall Quarter 2016 - Summer Quarter 2017
Olivia Calisi - Summer Quarter 2017
Beth Krestoff - Fall Quarter 2016 - Spring Quarter 2017
Catherine Nguyen - Fall Quarter 2015 - Spring Quarter 2017 - pursuing a PhD at UC, Riverside (Lab of Wendy Saltzman)
Michelle Alvarez - Winter Quarter 2016 - 2017
Hanna Butler-Struben - Summer Quarter 2015 - 2016 - pursuing a MS at San Francisco State Univ. (Lab of Robyn Crook)
Erin Gawel - Fall Quarter 2015 - Spring Quarter 2016
Vivian Zhou - Fall Quarter 2015
Sarah Weigel - Fall Quarter 2015 - Winter Quarter 2016
Tiffany Chen - Fall Quarter 2016 - Summer 2017
Denis Sanpedro - Winter Quarter 2016 - Summer 2017
Zixin (Andy) Yu - Fall Quarter 2016 - Summer 2017
Haley Hudson - Fall Quarter 2016 - Summer 2017
Irene Orellana Bonilla - Summer Quarter 2015 - 2017
Erica Saldana - Summer Quarter 2015 - Summer Quarter 2017
Rachel Alexis de Jesus Parungao - Fall Quarter 2016 - Summer Quarter 2017
Olivia Calisi - Summer Quarter 2017
Beth Krestoff - Fall Quarter 2016 - Spring Quarter 2017
Catherine Nguyen - Fall Quarter 2015 - Spring Quarter 2017 - pursuing a PhD at UC, Riverside (Lab of Wendy Saltzman)
Michelle Alvarez - Winter Quarter 2016 - 2017
Hanna Butler-Struben - Summer Quarter 2015 - 2016 - pursuing a MS at San Francisco State Univ. (Lab of Robyn Crook)
Erin Gawel - Fall Quarter 2015 - Spring Quarter 2016
Vivian Zhou - Fall Quarter 2015
Sarah Weigel - Fall Quarter 2015 - Winter Quarter 2016
Previous Members from Barnard College, Columbia University, 2014-2015
James Casey - Research Scientist and Lab Technician - currently Associate Lab Director at Barnard College, Department of Biology
Post-bacc Research Scientist
Lea Pollack - pursuing a PhD at Univ. California, Davis (Lab of Andy Sih)
Stefanie Siller - pursuing a PhD at Columbia University (Lab of Dustin Rubenstein)
Undergraduates
Bryana Belin - currently a Laboratory Technician at Columbia University Medical Center
Yanick Couture - pursuing a DVM at Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Elsie Ennin
Fayme Cai - currently a Veterinary Technician in Brooklyn, New York
Jessamine Fazli - pursuing an MD at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn
Michelle Santos Pacheco
Doris Tamayo
Post-bacc Research Scientist
Lea Pollack - pursuing a PhD at Univ. California, Davis (Lab of Andy Sih)
Stefanie Siller - pursuing a PhD at Columbia University (Lab of Dustin Rubenstein)
Undergraduates
Bryana Belin - currently a Laboratory Technician at Columbia University Medical Center
Yanick Couture - pursuing a DVM at Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Elsie Ennin
Fayme Cai - currently a Veterinary Technician in Brooklyn, New York
Jessamine Fazli - pursuing an MD at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn
Michelle Santos Pacheco
Doris Tamayo
Previous Members from UC Berkeley mentored by Calisi as a postdoc, 2013-2014
Sana Chintamen - pursuing a PhD at Columbia University (Lab of Steven Kernie)
Nelson Amorín - pursuing an MD at Stanford University School of Medicine
Nelson Amorín - pursuing an MD at Stanford University School of Medicine