Pinna Lab
Discover MoreElias Cruz holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology with a specialization in heavy metal bioremediation. Throughout my doctoral studies, he focused on this research area, encompassing fields such as microbiology, molecular biology, and process engineering to build bioreactors for remediation of Cr(VI) with indigenous yeasts.
Dr. Deep Ranjan Kumar( MBBS) General Physician and a research scholar of neuroscience in the department of psychiatry, college of medicine at UIC. He earned his Graduation degree at B.P koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan (Nepal). Dr. Kumar basic research is focused on quantifying neuroactive steroids in human blood samples and in specimen from animal models.
Nicole is a research volunteer at the Pinna lab in the Department of Psychiatry. She received her a B.S in Psychology from Elmhurst University. Throughout her studies her research interests focused on neuropsychiatric disorders, psychophysiology, and neural circuits. Nicole plans to apply to PhD neuroscience programs to continue her studies
Lucas Wright is an undergraduate student at the univeristy of Illinois at Chicago, Lucas Wright primary clincal interest are behavioral and biochemical studies of mice.
Lucas Wright Research focuses on neurological issues in animals. Lucas Wright is particulary focused in how behavioral and biochemical issues are linked with.
Majd Aljurdi is a researcher at PINNA lab. He got his bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics and medical degree from the American University of Beirut. Majd aspires
Dr. Mohamad Alsakka completed his medical education at Damascus University in Syria. With a strong academic and clinical interest in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the neurobiological underpinnings of mental health, Dr.
Jennifer Payne, MD, is an expert in reproductive psychiatry. She helps people who experience a psychiatric illness that is influenced by times of reproductive hormonal change. This can include pre-menstruation, during pregnancy and after pregnancy (postpartum), and during perimenopause (years leading up to menopause).