Lab Members, Past and Present

David completed his Bachelor’s in Biology at Georgia Tech in 2021. During his undergraduate, he researched the application of the bacteria Shewanella oneidensis in the degradation of environmental contaminants. After graduating, he joined a biotechnology startup in Atlanta focused on the development of mRNA vaccines. He is interested in learning more about viral immunology and further developing his scientific acumen. Outside of the lab, he enjoys gaming with his friends, reading fantasy novels, and cuddling with his cat. 

Spencer is an undergraduate student at Emory who will graduate spring of 2025. He is majoring in Biology and minoring in nutritional science. Hoping to attend medical school in the future, he has clinical experience as both a Nurse Aid and as an EMT. Additionally, he has volunteered at Northside Atlanta in the Extended Recovery Unit. His research explores the role of the B-Cell in hepatitis C infection. He is a student athlete at Emory on both the Cross Country and Track team and volunteers for Snack in a Backpack. 

Nikki is an undergraduate student at Emory University majoring in Biological Sciences and anticipating on graduating in the Spring of 2026. She is on the Pre-Med track hoping to attend medical school following her undergraduate studies. Her previous experiences include taking part in research that involves the development of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) therapy strategies, as well as having a role as a clinical intern at Northside Hospital Forsyth. Her hobbies include weightlifting and spending time with friends and family.

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Theo is a Data Science major in Emory's Class of 2026. Before coming to Emory, he grew up in Long Island, NY. He joined the lab as an Undergraduate Researcher and is assisting Anuradha in her research on the gut-brain axis and its significance in diseases such as Alzheimer's. Outside of the lab, he enjoys lifting, running, playing tennis, and chess.

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Grace is an undergraduate student at Emory University majoring in Biology Science and anticipating graduating in the Spring of 2027. She is on the pre-med track and is planning to proceed her academic curriculum into medical school after graduation. Her hobbies are singing and drinking/making amazing coffee; she also loves hanging out with her friends and family. 

Eric is an undergraduate at Emory who will graduate during the Spring of 2025. He majors in Biology and aspires to enroll in a Physician Assistant program in the future, and currently assists Spencer in his study about B-cells in Hepatitis C infection. His previous experience includes interning at the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center throughout all four years of high school. Outside of the lab, he is the most senior member of Emory's Taekwondo Fitness. He enjoys lifting, running, and firing 11.1-volt custom modified electronic Nerf blasters in his free time.

Win is a senior at the Atlanta International School. His passion for immunology ignited last summer during his internship at the Casanova lab, and he is excited to bring that enthusiasm here and learn from some of the brightest minds in the field. Beyond the lab, he enjoys expressing his creativity through playing the flute and drawing realistic sketches. Staying active is important to him, so you’ll often find him working out in his free time. He looks forward to an enriching experience here and to contributing to our collective discoveries!

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Diggity is a valued member of the lab. His expertise is to sniff, detect, and identify any minute perturbation in wind velocity and air pressure in order to find nearby objects to hide under.  He is an astute observer and a tough but fair critic.  He is only motivated by data and leads by example.