MEET THE LAB!
lindsey seldin, phd -PI-
Lindsey is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Cell Biology and Dermatology as well as a Member of the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory School of Medicine. She is also a Research Health Scientist at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Lindsey received her BA in Biology & Spanish from Middlebury College, where she began her research career in the lab of Dr. Grace Spatafora investigating Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation. She earned her PhD in Cell Biology from Duke University in the lab of Dr. Terry Lechler studying mitotic spindle orientation, & performed her postdoctoral research on epithelial stem cell plasticity at Vanderbilt University with Dr. Ian Macara. Beyond her passion for epithelial biology & microscopy, Lindsey loves to swim & play tennis (no surprise that she’s a native Floridian), attend local theater & arts events, read classic literature, travel abroad, & is always on a search for the freshest seafood.
MICHAEL HAMERSKY, MS -SENIOR LEAD SPECIALIST-
Michael graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences with a Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. For his thesis work, he applied genetic & imaging approaches to study stem cell asymmetric divisions. Post graduation, Mike spent two years working in industry at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. His research interests in molecular & cell biology led him back to academia. Outside of work, Mike loves exploring new eateries & cooking new recipes, especially Asian cuisine. He is a huge sports fan & has found a happy balance between winning & losing by being a fan of both the New England Patriots as well as the New York Mets.
Ruochong wang, phd -postdoc-
Ruochong received his BS in Biological Sciences from Nankai University in his hometown Tianjin, China. He earned his MS in Biotechnology from Georgetown University, & his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Kyoto University in the lab of Dr. Takahiro Ito studying myogenesis, mitochondrial function, & biogenesis. Besides science, Ruochong loves cooking, soda, rock music, & badminton. He is trying to live healthier & make exercise a habit.
Shaelin lamb -graduate student-
Shaelin is a PhD student in the Genetics & Molecular Biology (GMB) Program and is currently funded by a Genetics Predoctoral Training Program (GPTP) Fellowship. She is a Georgia native & graduated from University of Georgia with her B.S. in Genetics. She performed undergraduate research in Dr. Mary Goll’s lab investigating the epigenetic landscape of pericentromeric heterochromatin in a rare disease called ICF Syndrome. Outside of the lab, she loves reading books of all genres, baking, & the color pink.
Kierra regis -graduate student-
Kierra is an MD/PhD student in the Biochemistry, Cell & Developmental Biology (BCDB) Program. She earned her B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where she conducted undergraduate research in Dr. Michael Summers’ lab investigating viral proteins and the 5′ UTR of the HIV-1 genome to determine RNA–protein structural interactions. Originally from Maryland, she enjoys strength training, crocheting, watching new movies, and has recently gotten into running.
**Former Lab Members**
Zuri Omari (2024-2026) Undergraduate Student (Highest Honors; Biology Undergraduate Speaker Award; Yale Amgen Scholars Program; Best Poster Award at ABRCMS; MARC Scholar)
Current Position: Molecular Biology PhD Program at Princeton University
Zuri Omari (2024-2026) Undergraduate Student (High Honors)
Jack Harper (2024-2025) Undergraduate Student
Kush Patel, BS (2022-2025) Undergraduate Student (Highest Honors; 100 Senior Honorary; Student Employee of the Year for Critical Thinking)
Current Position: MD/MBA Student at University of Miami
Raphael Shu, BS (2022-2025) Undergraduate Student (Highest Honors; Sigma Xi Fellowship; Cell Bio Trainee Spotlight; ASCB Travel Award)
Current Position: Biochemistry PhD student at CalTech
Kaitlyn Perkins (2023) MARC Scholar Summer Intern
Khushi Tekale, MS (2023) Master’s Student
Current Position: PhD Student at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Addy Perez, BS (2022-2023) Undergraduate Student
David Solano, BS (2022) Undergraduate Student