Gianna is a 1st year Ph.D. student, studying the endometrial microenvironment and the role that nerve fibers play in endometrial disease progression. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Florida, with her bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering. During undergrad, she worked on research in biomaterial-cell interactions and the early developmental pathways of embryonic stem cells.

Favorite Hobby: Going to concerts of all kinds (she’s been to 30+ so far!)

Lizzie received their B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Shortly thereafter, Lizzie moved to Boston, MA to work in the biotech industry in research and development, working on numerous organ-on-chip systems utilizing primary human tissues and microfluidics. While working in industry, Lizzie also pursued an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering at Boston University, co-advised by Drs Joyce Wong and Brett Isenberg. Their Master's thesis was focused on understanding how uterine myocytes respond to mechanical strain as an in vitro model to explore mechanisms related to preterm birth. Now, Lizzie is a PhD student at Tufts, pursuing a project focused on how endometrial dysfunction impacts fertility in the Gnecco Lab. Outside of lab, Lizzie loves to spend time outdoors, rock climbing, hiking, and backpacking in the White Mountains!

Mariana, also known as Mar, holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology Engineering from the University Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City. With two years of research experience in biomaterials, drug delivery, and therapeutics, she collaborated at Harvard-MIT's Artzi Lab, focusing on biomaterial-based immunotherapy for melanoma and glioblastoma, and at UNAM's Hernández-Muñoz's Lab, where she contributed to pharmacological synergism research for liver regeneration. Currently a research tech in the Gnecco lab, Mar is exploring the genetic engineering of the endometriotic phenotype in endometrial epithelial organoids. Beyond the lab, Mar loves rock climbing, spending time with her dog Lola, painting, and visiting museums!

Brianna has a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Tufts University. During her senior year, she joined the Gnecco Lab, focusing on histology to help analyze samples, as well as studying endometrial lesions. She also worked with the lab as part of her capstone project, where she helped to develop a novel device for reproductive care. Now, Brianna is pursuing her Master's at Tufts again, as a double Jumbo, researching vasculature in the placenta. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching anime, and music.

Manavi is an undergraduate student at Tufts University pursuing her B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. As a pre-med student, she loves learning more about the human body, and is currently enjoying learning about endometriosis in the Gnecco Lab. Outside of the lab, Manavi loves to dance, read, and crochet!

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Manek is currently a junior from Claremont, CA studying Biochemistry. Outside of research, Manek is a part of Tufts Sex Health Representatives and Tufts JumboRaas. In her free time, Manek enjoys spending time with her loved ones, trying new food, crocheting, and watching movies.

 

Krystal received her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science from Zhejiang University in China. With a strong interest in understanding women’s health issues, she had two years of experience in researching the correlation between ferroptosis and ovarian insufficiency. Currently, Krystal is a master’s student in the Bioengineering program at Tufts University. Her research focuses on establishing a CRISPR system for genetically engineering endometrial epithelial organoids. In her free time, Krystal loves movies, music, singing, reading, cooking, and hanging out with friends.