Dan Wahl Laboratory

Navya is a post-doctoral research fellow in the Wahl lab. Navya obtained masters and bachelor's in India, after which she earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Stony Brook University, NY.  Her doctoral research was on understanding how kinase substrate specificity of EGFR and PDGFR diversifies IL6 signaling and pro-metastatic phenotypes. In the Wahl lab, her research focuses on targeting the metabolic vulnerabilities to radiosensitize MTAP-deleted GBMs. She also works on metabolic strategies to radiosensitize IDH1 wild-type GBMs. Outside of the lab she enjoys painting, learning music, movies, and traveling.

Uche is from Framingham, MA. She is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in Gender and Health. She hopes to apply to MD programs next year and has an early interest in Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Gynecological Oncology. She loves her work in the Wahl Lab which focuses on targeting the Androgen Receptor to treat glioblastoma. In the future, she hopes to practice medicine in a preventive, community-centered way and work to the reduce health disparities. She enjoys volunteering with SAPAC, spending time with friends, running, and eating in Ann Arbor.

Kelly grew up in Rockford, Michigan and is currently going into her junior year at the University of Michigan. She is studying Biochemistry with a minor in Creative Writing. In the future, she hopes to receive acceptance into a medical school and specialize in pediatric oncology. Outside of the lab, Kelly enjoys tutoring Organic Chemistry, reading, and spending time with her college roommates.