Prof. (Leggy) Alexander Arnold [arnold2@uwm.edu] I enjoy the daily multi-tasking as a professor, which includes the supervision of research, teaching, and the many other little things that brighten my day at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. My passion is the discovery of new biological active compounds and the identification of their mode of action. The interplay between small molecules and proteins is complicated and a fascinating world of possibilities.
Alexander Vincent [bvincent@uwm.edu] I completed my bachelor’s degree in science in Biomedical Sciences at Marquette University. I developed a sincere passion for organic chemistry and pharmacology through my studies, which after a few years in the industrial sector as an analytical chemist, left me wanting to further develop my career in chemistry. I decided to pursue the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee due to its outstanding reputation in drug discovery and development.  I was attracted to the Arnold Group due to the extremely innovative research on various potential drug candidates, as well as novel organic synthetic techniques.  After completing my Ph.D., I aim to apply my repertoire of chemical and professional skills gained from my education at UWM and apply them in drug discovery and the medicinal chemistry sector.
	Ethan Kowalczyk [kowalc25@uwm.edu] I completed my bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  My time there left me hungry for more, so I went on to pursue the Ph.D. Chemistry program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  I am mainly focusing on organic synthesis with a minor focus on analytical techniques.  What brought me to the Arnold Group was the heavy focus on interdisciplinary research, and the connections Dr. Arnold has with the school and companies within the community.  After my Ph.D., I plan on taking the skills I learned and applying them towards industry to make the world better.
Michelle Jean Meyer [meyer354@uwm.edu] I have recently completed my Bachelor of Science degrees in biochemistry and psychology with a minor in biology at UWM. This combination of studies helped me create a dimensional understanding of biological systems and neuroscience. I started working in the Arnold Group in my last year of undergrad. During that time, I had cultivated an interest in medicinal research. With this interest, I had decided to pursue my Ph.D. in chemistry at UWM. I chose to work with the Arnold Group because of the great connections I have made and for my ability to conduct interdisciplinary research. I look forward to building a career in drug discovery with the help of my research group and school.
	Kayode Medubi [kmmedubi@uwm.edu] I received my bachelor’s and master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, I worked on drug metal complexes to increase drug potency and to overcome antimicrobial resistance. I decided to continue my journey in the research at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, where I enjoy the work in the Arnold group. My group focuses on drug discovery and development, and I hope to master the diverse analytical methods affiliated with this research. After my graduation, I am interested to work in the pharmaceutical industry.
Maya Fernando [ferna239@uwm.edu] I completed my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Winona State University. During my time there I worked on a project studying metabolites of some tricyclic antidepressants. I enjoyed my time working in the lab and decided I wanted to pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry. I have always been interested in organic chemistry and drug development and the Arnold group felt like a great fit to conduct exciting research and develop new skills. After completing my Ph.D., I hope to work as an organic chemist in industry.
	Mubaraq Toriola [mtoriola@uwm.edu] Having completed a bachelor’s and master's degree in biochemistry, I decided to pursue my research interest in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (PhD. Chemistry). I joined Arnold's group not only because it fit best with my research interests but also my personality and long-term goals. I find the interdisciplinary nature of the research carried out in Arnold Lab in the areas of drug discovery and development in perfect alignment with my academic goals, affording me the opportunity to acquire a diverse set of skills while contributing to impactful research initiatives. On completion of my program, I look forward to a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Tyler Haasch [tjhaasch@uwm.edu] I am an undergraduate student majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Biology at UW-Milwaukee. I have always loved science courses in High School, but further found a love for chemistry and biochemistry during my early years as an undergraduate student. I found drug pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics to be of particular interest, which has driven me to pursue a career in pharmaceuticals. Currently, I plan on going to pharmacy school. After discovering all of the drug research put out by the Arnold Group, I became intrigued to get involved! Being a member of the Arnold Group has further deepened my passion for medicinal chemistry. It has been refreshing and inspiring to be a part of Arnold group where everyone shares the same love for Chemistry.
	Shaun Harrington [harrin83@uwm.edu] I am an undergraduate student majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Biology. After taking a course in organic chemistry, I found that I enjoyed it even more than my general chemistry classes. This led me to the Arnold Group where I have been able to experience and learn more about organic synthesis through the work I’m doing. Now, I’m captivated by the field of pharmaceuticals and drug discovery. My goal is to go to dental school, but working with the Arnold Group has shown me the vast possibilities and paths of just research alone.
Amy Reyes [amyreyes@uwm.edu] I am an undergraduate student majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. I added the Chemistry minor after taking an introductory course in Organic Chemistry - I was interested in organic synthesis and wanted to learn more about the field. I recently finished a research internship where I focused on synthesizing a plant-based sunscreen. That project introduced me to the world of drug discovery and brought me to the Arnold group. I am currently working on a drug for Triple Negative Breast Cancer. I am still exploring my options post-undergrad. I have not yet decided whether I want to attend Optometry school or pursue a PhD.
Arnold Group 2010 From left to right: Dr. Wen Lynt, Travis Dove, Megan McCallum, Tahniyath Ara, Prof. (Leggy) Alexander Arnold, Athena Baranowski	Arnold Group 2011 From left to right: Dr. Premchendar Nandhikonda, Nina Yuan, Megan McCallum, Prof. (Leggy) Alexander Arnold, Kelly Teske, Tahniyath Ara, Athena Baranowski
Arnold Group 2012 From left to right: Belaynesh Feleke, Jonathan Temmer, Kelly Teske, Nina Yuan, Megan McCallum, Dr. Premchendar Nandhikonda, Nicholas Nassif, Dr. Preetpal Singh Sidhu, Prof. (Leggy) Alexander Arnold	Arnold Group 2013 From left to right: Robin Goy, Belaynesh Feleke, Dr. Preetpal Sidhu, Joshua Preston, Dr. Premchendar Nandhikonda, Lanlan Han (Silvaggi Group), Kelly Teske, Revathi Kodali, Nina Yuan, Prof. (Leggy) Alexander Arnold
Arnold Group 2014 From left to right: Luis Sanchez, Nina Yuan, Kelly Teske, Prof. Leggy Arnold, Revathi Kodali, Margaret Guthrie, Alexandra Dzubinski, Marina Sidorko, and Gino Scuncio	Arnold Group 2015 From left to right: Prof. Leggy (Alexander) Arnold, Grant Fernstrum, Chris Goetz, Kelly Teske, Gino Scuncio, Revathi Kodali, Gloria Forkuo, Nicolas Zahn, Olivia Yu, Amanda Nieman, Margaret Guthrie, Nina Yuan, Alexandra Dzubinski
Arnold Group 2016 From left to right: Rodrigo Ramos, Amanda Nieman, Dr. Fernando Ramos, Olivia Yu, Margaret Guthrie, Nina Yuan, Nicolas Zahn, Leah Radde, Prof. (Leggy) Alexander Arnold, Ravathie Kodali, Dr. Gloria Forkuo	Arnold Group 2017 From left to right: Ravathie Kodali, Md Shadiqur Rashid Roni, Olivia Yu, Margaret Guthrie, Dr. Gloria Forkuo, Tania Mutchie, Amanda Nieman, Prof. Douglas Stafford, Nicolas Zahn, Prof. (Leggy) Alexander Arnold
Arnold Group 2018 From left to right: Olivia Yu, Mae Stepanski, Elliot De Milo, Alexander Kehoe, Nicolas Zahn, Prof. (Leggy) Alexander Arnold, Daniel Webb, Brandon Mikulsky, Kelly Pauly, Rashid Roni, (front) Amanda Nieman, Tania Mutchie	Arnold Group 2019 From left to right: Elliot Di Milo, Tania Mutchie, Brandon Mikulsky, Amanda Nieman, Nicolas Zahn, Prof. (Leggy) Alexander Arnold, Dylan Hoffman, Daniel Webb, M.D.Rashid Roni
Arnold Group 2020 Top: left to right: Dylan Hofman, Prof. (Leggy) Alexander Arnold, Rashid Roni, Middle: left to right: Daniel Webb, Nicolas Zahn, Brittany MacPherson, ...Bottom: left to right: Michelle Meyer, Elliot DiMilo, Tania Mutchie	Arnold Group 2021 Top: Prof. (Leggy) Alexander Arnold and Daniel Webb Middle: MS Rashid Roni and Michelle Meyer Bottom: Nicolas Zahn and Maija Lee
Arnold Group 2022 Left: Michelle Meyer, Maija Lee, Daniel Webb, Sarah Swartwout; right: Ethan Kowalczyk, Kayode Medubi, Prof. (Leggy) Alexander Arnold and Molly Kiley	Arnold Group 2023 From left to right: Taif Al-Dulaimi, Kayode Medubi, Molly Drosen, Kali Quade, Ethan Kowalczyk, Maija Lee, Daniel Webb, Maya Fernando, Prof. (Leggy) Alexander Arnold Michelle Meyer and Mubaraq Toriola

Alumni

Molly Drosen, Undergraduate Student, September 2022 – May 2024, “Maintaining a mouse model for chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)”

Grace Wheeler, Undergraduate Student, September 2023 – June 2024, “Synthesis of a glucuronic acid adduct”

Michael Owens, Undergraduate student, January 2024 – May 2024 “Development of a chemical inventory system”

Dina Karim, Undergraduate Student, September 2022 – December 2023, “Evaluation of cytotoxicity of novel drug candidates”.

Taif Al-Dulaini, Undergraduate Student, January 2023 – December 2023, “Evaluation of a CNS effects for novel drug candidates”. Taif is applying for a position at Simmaron.

Kali Quade, Undergraduate Student, January 2023 – August 2023, “Evaluation of cytotoxicity of novel drug candidates”.

Mason West, undergraduate student, September 2023 – December 2023, “Synthesis of GL-III-64”. Mason is applying at Sterling Pharmaceutical.

Maija Lee, Graduate Student, September 2021 - December 2023, part 1: synthesis of benzodiazepines as GABA(A) positive modulators to treat inflammatory bowel disease part 2: unsymmetrical ferrocene ligands in palladium catalyzed synthesis using aryl halides. Maija is looking for a position in Madison, WI.

Daniel Webb, Graduate student, September 2019 - December 2023, "i: Improvements to the synthesis of calcitroic acid Part ii: Synthesis of new imidazodiazepines to target non-central nervous system GABA(A) receptors Part iii: Improved 2-pyridyl reductive homocoupling reaction using biorenewable solvent cyrenetm (dihydrolevoglucosenone). Daniel is currently working at ThermoFisher.

Hannah Dunst, Undergraduate student, January 2023 – May 2023 "Behavial analysis of novel imidazodiazepines". Hannah is currently completing her psychology major.

Sarah Swartwout, Undergraduate student, January 2022 – May 2023 "Novel Synthesis of Disubstituted Imidazodiazepines". Sarah has been accepted at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.

Molly Kiley, Undergraduate student, August 2020 – May 2023 "Evaluation of CNS effects of novel asthma drug candidates". Molly is currently working as technician at UIC for Alan McLachlan.

Taylor Wilcox, Undergraduate student, September 2019 – May 2023 "Evaluation of new small molecules for their ability to reduce nitric oxide production by microglia". Taylor is currently a graduate student at MCW.

Rebecca Dominguez, Graduate Student, August 2022 - May 2023, "Hydrogel and soluble polymers to support metal ion chemosensors". Becky is looking for a new position in Milwaukee.

Ahmad Masoud, Undergraduate student, August 2022 – May 2023 "Novel Synthetic Routes for Generating Chiral and Achiral Disubstituted Imidazodiazepines to be Potentially Applied as an Oral and Inhaled Treatment for Asthma. Ahmad is planning to medical school.

Anika S. Tylek, Undergraduate student, June 2021 – August 2022, "Preclinical Evaluation of new therapies for neurological disorders”. Anika is currently getting her law degree at UWM.

Nicolas Zahn, Graduate Student, January 2018 - May 2022, "Development of new treatments for asthma and neuropathic pain based on gamma aminobutyric acid A receptor ligands." Nick is currnent working as postdoctoral reseacher at Columbia University, NY.

Julia Vogt Undergraduate Student, “Synthesis of analogs of MIDD0301" September 2021 – May 2022.

MS Rashid Roni, Graduate Student, September 2016-December 2021, "Mass spectormetry directed pre-clinical studies of asthma candidate MIDD0301 and its analogs." Roni is currently working for the Food and Drug Adminstration.

Tania Mutchie, Graduate Student, September 2016 – May 2021, “Part1: Development of small molecule-based probes for the vitamin D receptor ; part 2: Manufactoring process for orcein dye." Tania is currently working for Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals.

Elliot DiMilo, Graduate Student, September 2016 – May 2021, “Determination of the Metabolism, Distribution, and Concentration of Calcitroic Acid”. Elliot is currently working for Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc.

Brittany MacPherson Undergraduate Student, “Evaluation of enantiomers of MIDD0301 in a mouse asthma model" January 2021 – May 2021.

Dylan Hoffman, Undergraduate Student, “Evaluation of cellular and gene toxicity of new imidazodiazepines and synthesis of fluorescent ligand for VDR” January 2019 – December 2020. Dylan is currently working for Sterling Pharma.

Brandon Mikulsky, Undergraduate Student and Technician, January 2018 - November 2020, "Investigation of GABA(A) receptor ligands to alleviate asthma and neurophathic pain. Brandon is currently working for Promega in Madison WI.

Amanda Nieman, Graduate Student, January 2015 – December 2019, “Targeting gamma aminobutyric acid A receptor to alleviate inflammation for asthma and neuropathic pain”. Amanda is currently working for Promega in Madison.

Revathi Kodali, Technician, Janurary 2015 – December 2019, “In vitro and in vivo drug safety studies as well as pharmacokinetics”. Revathi is currently a Pharmacy student at Concordia University Wisconsin.

Alexander Kehoe, Undergraduate Student, June 2018 – August 2019 “Investigation of CNS effects of novel imidazobenzodiazepines”. Alex is currently a student at UWM.

Mae Stepanski, Undergraduate Student, January 2018 – December 2018 “Effect of novel imidazobenzodiazepine to reduce airway hyperresponsiveness in ova s/c mice”.

Ian Luecke, Undergraduate Student, January 2019 – May 2019, “Investigation of CNS effects of novel imidazobenzodiazepines”. Ian is currently working as Reseach Technologist at Medical College of Wisconsin.

Olivia Yu, Graduate student,January 2015 - May 2019, Thesis title: “Synthesis of calcitroic acid and its phase II metabolites”. Olivia is currently living in Denver Colorado.

Kelly Pauly, Graduate Student, September 2018 - December 2018 "Proposal To Validate Groups Of Materials, Rather Than Individual Materials, For USP <233> Elemental Impurities Analysis By ICP-MS". Kelly is currently working at Eurofins SF Analytical.

Alec Huber, Undergraduate Student, Janunary 2017- August 2018 “Investigation of CNS effects of novel imidazobenzodiazepines.”

Melissa Schussman, Undergraduate Student, September 2017- August 2018 “Analysis of behavioral changes of imidazobenzodiazepine treated mice.” Melissa is currently working Clinical Research Coordinator II at Medical College of Wisconsin.

Porta Montgomery, Undergraduate Student, January 2017- May 2017 “Using rotarod studies to determine sedation of new drug candidates”

Dr. Gloria Forkuo, Postdoctoral Associate, March 2015- October 2017 “Development of new drugs for asthma by targeting GABA(A) receptors in the lung”. Gloria is currently working as Scientist I at AstraZeneca.

Dr. Margaret Guthrie, Graduate Student, January 2013 – December 2017, “Development of pre-clinical high throughput screening assays. Margaret is currently working for PerkinElmer, Inc.

Anthony Garcia, Undergraduate Student, September 2017- December 2017 “Immunohistochemistry of GABAAR α5 subunit in mouse lung and brain”

Labina Petrovska “Undergraduate Student, June 2017- December 2017 “Development of inhibitors for ExoU- a type III secretion system of Pseudomonas aeruginosa”. She is currently a EMT-B, ED Technician at Aurora Health Care.

Dana Shannon Jon Gould, “Undergraduate Student, June 2017 – December 2017 “Synthesis of new pepsin inhibitors”

Ted Harris, Graduate Student, January 2017 – September 2017 -December 2017 “Asthma and Inflammation”.

Alessandra Alves Ebben Undergraduate Student, January 2017 – August 2017 “Synthesis of calcitroic acid”.She is currently a Biomedical Engineering student at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Erica Lutz Undergraduate Student, January 2017 – April 2017 “Investigations of new drug candidates for asthma"

Viktoriia Senych, Undergraduate Student, June 2016 – Junel 2017 “Synthesis of calcitroic acid”. She is currently a dental student at Marquette University.

Zakari Saad Agherrabi, Undergraduate Student, January 2017 – April 2017 “Identification of Novel Pepsin Inhibitors for Target Drugs to Treat Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease”. Zak started as a medical student at MCW.

Dr. Fernando Ramos Morales, Professor, January 2016 - January 2017 "Synthesis of a fluorescent vitamin D ligand". Fernando is currently working as a professor at the University of Veracruz in Mexico.

Rodrigo Ramos Morales, Graduate Student, January 2016 - January 2017 "Synthesis of a fluorescent vitamin D ligand". Rodrigo will continue his PhD studies at the University of Veracruz in Mexico.

Ivette Bravo Espinoza, Graduate Student, April 2016 - January 2017 "Evaluation of imidazobenzodiazepines in respect to CNS effects". Ivette will continue his PhD studies at the University of Veracruz in Mexico.

Dana Shannon, Undergraduate Student, September 2015 – December 2016 “Evaluation of small molecule microsomal stability using mass spectrometry”

Leah Marie Radde, Undergraduate Student, January 2016 – December 2016 “Identification of new pepsin inhibitors as new treatment for laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD)”. Leah is currently a pharmacy intern at Froedtert Hospital.

Benjamin Hartzler, Undergraduate Student, September 2015 – December 2016 “Determination of GABA(A) receptor subunit in the mouse lung”. Ben will start as medical student in 2017.

Nina Yuan, Graduate Student, January 2011 - August 2016 "Development of cellular high throughput assays to determine the electrophysiological profile of GABA(A) receptor modulators for neurology and immunology". Nina is currently working as Postdoctoral Associate in Prof. Kaul's group at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute.

Owen Philip John Dinauer, Undergraduate Student, January 2016- April 2016 “Synthesis of new VDR modulators.”Owen is currently working for Alcami.

Gino Scuncio, Undergraduate Student, September 2014 - May 2016, "Development of new assays to characterize pepsin inhibitors as new treatment for laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD)".

Charles Strangl, Undergraduate Student, January 2015 - December 2015 “Synthesis of VDR-Coregulator Inhibitors”. Charles is currently working as Regional Sales Manager at Athea Laboratories.

Grant Fernstrum, Graduate Student, January 2014 - September 2015, "Development of reversible vitamin D receptor-coactivator inhibitors" Grant is currently working at Thermo Fisher as a Production Chemist.

Kelly Teske, Graduate Student, January 2010 – September 2015, "Part 1: Development of non-secosteroial viatmin D recetpor modulator, Part 2: The development of a universial GTPase assay". Amanda is currently working for Promega in Madison.

Christopher Goetz, Undergraduate Student, May 2014 – September 2015, "Development of an in vivo model for laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD)". Chris is currently a biochemistry graduate student at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Marina Sidorko, Undergraduate Student, September 2014 – May 2015 “Quantification of drug candidates in different mouse tissue”. Marina is currenly working as Account Executive at ActiveCampaign.

Alexandra Dzubinski, Undergraduate Student, September 2014 – September 2015, "Development of an in vivo model for laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD)". Alex is currently working as a teaching assistant in our Department.

Luis Sanchez, Undergraduate Student, June 2014 – May 2015 “Synthesis of VDR-coregulator Inhibitors."

Joshua Preston, Undergraduate Student, June 2013 – February 2015 “Sequencing of nuclear receptor vectors to establish a plasmid data base." Joshua is currently working at Millipore Sigma as QC chemist.

Skylar Gabel-Eissens, Undergraduate Student, May 2014 – August 2014 “Synthesis of VDR-Coregulator inhibitors". Skylar is currently working for Millipore Sigma.

Jonathan Bogart, Undergraduate Student, June 2013 – June 2014, "Synthesis of VDR-coactivator inhibitors based on the GW0742 scaffold." Jon is currently a graduate student in School of Pharmacy in the Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry at UNC working in Prof. Bowers Lab.

Dr. Preetpal Singh Sidhu, Postdoctoral Researcher, August 2012 – May 2014, “Development of selective vitamin D receptor-coregulator inhibitors”. Preetpal has worked as scientist at Elite Diagnostics, Crown Point, IN. He is currently the Founder and CEO at Solaris Diagnostics.

Belaynesh Feleke, Graduate Student, May 2012 – August 2014, “Development of non-secosteriodal ligands for the vitamin D receptor." Belaynesh is currently in Ethiopia but will start Pharmacy School in spring 2015. Belaynesh is current a pharmacy student at UW Madison.

Kodjo Amedome, Undergraduate Student, January 2014 – May 2014, “Recent examples of the Buchwald- Hartwig reactions.”

Robin Goy, Undergraduate Student, May 2012 – May 2014, "Expression and Purification of estrogen receptor and the retinoid X receptor protein".

Dr. Premchendar Nandhikonda, Postdoctoral Research Associate, August 2010 - June 2013. Prem has worked as a scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Richland, WA. He is currently working as Senior Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Athena Baranowski, Graduate Student, September January 2009- December 2013, “Evaluation of VDR-coactivator inhibitors using biochemical and cell-based assays”. Athena is currently working as an associate lecture at UW-Marathon County.

Dr. Megan McCallum, Graduate Student, June 2009 – May 2013, "High throughput approaches for the assessment for factors influencing bioavailability of small molecules in preclinical drug development". Megan has worked at IRIX Pharmaceuticals as Priciple Scientist. IRIX has two facilities one in Florence SC and the other one in Greenville SC. She is currently working as a Senior Analytical Chemist, CMC at Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Nicholas Nassif, Undergraduate Student, June 2012 – May 2013, " Expression and purification of the vitamin D receptor ligand binding domain for the identification of vitamin D receptor-coactivator inhibitors". Nicholas is currently a ophthalmic physician assistant (M.D., M.S.) at K F Nassif & Assoc.

Jonathan Temmer, Undergraduate Student, June 2012 – January 2013, "A fluoresence-based high throughput assay for the identification of promiscuous inhibitors". In spring 2015, Jonathan got accepted by the Medical College of Wisconsin and is studying medicine.

Tahniyath Ara, Master Graduate Student, January 2010 – May 2012, "Expression, Purification and Crystallization of the vitamin D receptor ligand binding domain". After graduating, I went to India for almost 2 months and then started working here at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Currently I am learning to grow the Eukaryotic HL 60 cells (Human promyelocytic leukemia cells). It does feel very different working in the cell culture hood. Later I will be working on protein purification. As you may know already, that Dr. Pritchard wants to test the binding rates of different biomolecules interacting with HDL (high-density lipoprotein)using the Octet RED instrument, to test if the HDL is functional or dysfunctional and use it as a clinical assay if we are successful. So, I am learning to use the Octet-RED instrument it's kind of similar to using the Tecan plate reader in your lab. My current e-mail address is Tahniyathara@gmail.com. 

Chinedum Kevin, Undergraduate Student, August 2011 – May 2012, "Binding mode identification of small molecule inhibitors of the vitamin D receptor-coactivator interaction”. Currently working at Quest Speciality Chemicals.

Angela Zivkovic, Undergraduate Student, January 2012 - May 2012, "Synthesis of  A Novel Non-secosteroidal Vitamin D Receptor Agonist". Angela is working as Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine at Ascension.

Nicholas Talerico, Undergraduate Student, June 2012 - August 2012 and May 2011 – August 2011, "Synthesis of Coregulator Binding Inhibitors for the Vitamin D Receptor".

Dana Pearson, Undergraduate Student, August 2010 – December 2010, “Large scale expression of the vitamin D receptor ligand binding domain”. Dana is currently working at Graphic Design Services at Medtronic.

Travis Russell Dove, Undergraduate Student, January 2010 – August 2010, “Determination of cytotoxcities of vitamin D receptor-coactivator and Synthesis of a fluorescently labeled ligand for the vitamin D receptor”.

Dr. Wen Zhang, Postdoctoral Researcher, January 2010 – August 2010, “Development of selective vitamin D receptor-coregulator inhibitors”. Wen is working as Group Lead at MilliporeSigma.

Mikola Zhmendak, Undergraduate Student, August 2009 – December 2010, “Establishment of a chemical inventory system for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry”.

Nickolas Eric Tadeo, Undergraduate Student, August 2009 – December 2010, “Theoretical concepts of measuring toxicity in cells”.