Lab members
Darcie L. Moore
Ph.D Neuroscience, University of Miami (Jeffrey Goldberg lab)
Postdoc, ETH Zurich/University of Zurich (Sebastian Jessberger lab)
Darcie gets excited about connecting the dots in science, discovering new things, taking beautiful images, teaching, and getting to name another piece of equipment after a “Lord of the Rings” character.
darcie.moore(at)wisc(dot)edu
Postdocs
SABIna farhadova
Ph.D., Genomic Imprinting and Development, Molecular Biology, University of Montpellier and Institute of Molecular Genetics of Montpellier
Lab member since December 2022
Hi, my name is Sabina. I completed my Ph.D. in a beautiful place in the south of France, Montpellier. I was raised in Baku (Azerbaijan), a city where different cultures meet. I love science and the feeling of satisfaction it gives when I think that every new discovery could potentially be important for humanity. I love reading classical literature, cooking, and spending time with my family in my free time.
Bo peng
B.S Biology, minor in Chemistry, Duke University
Ph.D. Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.D. in progress
Lab member since Summer 2019
My name is Bo, and currently I am a MD/PhD candidate, completing my PhD in the Cell and Molecular Biology program. I have lived in many places before coming to Wisconsin, including China, Israel, NC, and DC, but my home base in the States is in Frederick, MD. When I am not in lab I would prefer to be reading, golfing, painting, or cooking. There was a distinct moment in time when I found my passion for science, and that was when I was really challenged to think outside the box for a novel project I was working on. That passion hasn’t changed since that moment because I realized that science both satiates my thirst for knowledge and indulges my passion for creativity.
bpeng26(at)wisc(dot)edu
GRADUATE STUDENTS
We’re recruiting through the Cell and Molecular Biology program, the Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Program, and the Neuroscience Training Program.
susmit mhatre
Bachelor of Technology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Inst of Chemical Biology, Mumbai, India (2021)
M.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska (2023)
Lab member since December 2023
Hi, my name is Susmit and I am in the Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) program. I come from a coastal town in India called Alibag. I am excited about how a large cocktail of different chemicals work so intricately yet so beautifully to make up a living being. The brain, master regulator of this biological wonder called human body, helps all these chemical interactions make sense with perception and self-consciousness. I am excited to study the molecular processes in the brain and hope to find answers to questions in neuroscience and stem cell biology, yet unknown to us. When I am not in the lab, I am usually playing badminton or chess, working out, or playing the guitar.
mhatre2(at)wisc(dot)edu
Undergraduates
olivia bryan
Major: Neurobiology
Lab member since 2022
My name is Olivia and I am an undergraduate majoring in Neurobiology. I have always had a love for science because it allows me to understand the world around me. It provides a sense of logic and order to some of the most complicated things. I am intrigued by the intersection of Neuroscience and genetics, particularly how genetics provide insights into neuronal diversity and functions. In my free time you can find me crocheting, indulging in “True Crime” podcasts/shows, listening to music, or taking care of my plants.
Reese hanke
Major: Biology
Lab member since 2023
My name is Reese and I am an undergrad majoring in biology. I have been captivated with the mysteries of science ever since I was young, whether it be through documentaries/TV shows, or my own curiosity about how systems work. I am especially interested in neuroscience and ways molecular mechanics elucidate physiological phenomena. Outside of the lab, I enjoy baking, riding horses, and being outdoors.
Allison Harris
Major: Biochemistry
Lab member since 2022
My name is Allison and I am an undergraduate majoring in biochemistry. I have always loved science but my true passion began in high school when I realized that almost all of the answers to the way the world works are embedded in different scientific processes. I specifically have always been interested in neuroscience because it is such a complex area of science and there are still so many things that are unknown. In my free time I enjoy golfing or skiing, dance and hanging out with my friends!
ella peterson
Major: Neurobiology
Lab member since 2021
Hi, my name is Ella and I am an undergraduate majoring in Neurobiology. I love that science allows me to apply my curiosity about the world we live in to make observations and discover new things. I am also fascinated by the significance of scientific discoveries at a microscopic level and their application to medicine and human health. Outside of school, I am a ballet dancer, enjoy baking, and love to hike.