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Abby Foes
Undergraduate Student
Majors: Chemistry and Mathematics
Minors: Global Health, Randall Research Scholars Program

Hometown:

• Rockford, Illinois

Joined IRIS:

• February, 2020

Bio:

• I absolutely love the research and people in IRIS lab! I learn new things every day and enjoy my time here.

Why IRIS?

• IRIS lab is the perfect combination of my math and science focuses with a health application.
  

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Zachary El Fallah
Undergraduate Student
Major: Chemical Engineering
Pre-Medical Track

Hometown:

• Birmingham, Alabama

Joined IRIS:

• August, 2021

Why IRIS?

• I fell in love with the connections between engineering and the medical field.
  

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Savannah Walker
Undergraduate Student
Major: Chemistry
Minors: Mathematics and Randall Research Scholars Program
Pre-Medical Track

Hometown:

• Madison, AL
  

Joined IRIS:

• February, 2020
  

Why IRIS?

• I have previously conducted Alzheimer’s disease research and I wanted to continue studying it during my time in college. I have enjoyed the connection between my major study classes and the work I do in the lab on a daily basis
  

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Will Chase
Undergraduate Student
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Biology
Pre-Medical Track

Hometown:

• Newmarket, New Hampshire

Joined IRIS:

• May, 2021

Bio:

• Hello! My name is Will, and I'm originally from New Hampshire. I'm currently a junior studying Mathematics on the Pre-Med track. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports and spending time with my friends.

Why IRIS?

• Real world application of techniques I've been studying in courses I'm currently enrolled in and the opportunity to work with great people!

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Lael Verace
​Undergraduate Student
Majors: Physics and Mathematics

Hometown:

• Rockford, Illinois

Joined IRIS:

• May, 2022

Bio:

• Hello! My name is Lael, and I’m going into my senior year at UA studying physics and applied mathematics. I recently joined the IRIS lab to explore and contribute to research being done in a biophysics-related area of study. I greatly enjoy reading, being in nature, and making music. 

Why IRIS?

• ​​The mix of experimental and computational work in an interdisciplinary environment has been one of my favorite parts of IRIS! I’ve been able to learn about new lab and data analysis techniques while also finding ways to apply my background in physics and machine learning.

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Bradley Whitehorn
Undergraduate Student
​Majors: Chemistry and Applied Mathematics

Hometown:

• Huntsville, Alabama

Joined IRIS:

• August, 2022

Bio:

• Hi, my name is Bradley Whitehorn. I’m in my sophomore year at UA studying chemistry and applied mathematics. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, bowling, and traveling to new places.

Why IRIS?

• With applications in both chemical and mathematical methods, IRIS lab allows for me to gain knowledge and experience in the two fields of study I am most interested in. Having seen the effects of Alzheimer’s disease with people in my family, I enjoy learning more about the disease and the current research being done to better understand its manifestations.   

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Kameron Kirby
Undergraduate Student
Major: Chemistry
Minors: Neuroscience and Randall Research Scholars Program 

Hometown:

• Decatur, Alabama

Joined IRIS:

• August, 2022

Bio:

• Apart from conducting research, my hobbies include reading, listening to music, and hiking. I am also a member of the STEM Path to the MBA Program here at UA. 

Why IRIS?

• My family has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease, so I am very passionate about the work being done in the IRIS lab. The interdisciplinary nature of the IRIS lab research makes it a great place to explore new ideas related to Alzheimer's disease. 

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Brodie Frew
Undergraduate Student
Major: Chemistry
Pre-Med Track