Discover your Niche
Undergraduate research interns supplement our lab's work related to mouse genetics and husbandry, histological approaches, and mouse behavior while cultivating their scientific skills.
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Hannah Nacht
Hannah Nacht is an Abraira Lab NIH-NINDS Diversity Fellow whose primary work focuses on spinal cord sensorimotor circuits, spinal cord injury, and SCI recovery with a strong focus on naturalistic behaviors and unsupervised machine learning. In addition to her ongoing research, Hannah is fervently committed to expanding scientific accessibility and communication beyond its current limitations, both in and out of the lab. |
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Megan Phu
Megan Phu is a rising sophomore majoring in Animal Science on the pre-veterinary track at SEBS. She joined the Abraira Lab in December 2020 and worked on mice tissue preparation and animal husbandry in the mouse room. Megan is interested in the behavior and welfare of these mice and aspires to attend veterinarian school in the future. |
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Kanaksha Temkar
Kanaksha is a junior majoring in Cell Biology and Neuroscience and minoring in Psychology and Nutrition. In the lab, she will be studying the function and pathway of neurons in the dorsal root horn. Besides academics, she works as a medical assistant for a neurologist. She enjoys tutoring chemistry, dancing, and spending time with family. After graduation, she plans on attending medical school. |
Burhanuddin Danish
Burhanuddin is a Sophomore in the Rutgers SAS Honors Program majoring in Cell Biology/Neuroscience and Political Science. After completing his undergraduate degree, Burhanuddin aspires to attend medical school. Outside of an academic environment, he enjoys photography and playing sports with his friends.
Burhanuddin is a Sophomore in the Rutgers SAS Honors Program majoring in Cell Biology/Neuroscience and Political Science. After completing his undergraduate degree, Burhanuddin aspires to attend medical school. Outside of an academic environment, he enjoys photography and playing sports with his friends.
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Lucero Shorter
Lucero Shorter is an Abraira Lab NIH-NINDS Diversity Fellow studying the spinal cord circuit mechanisms by which oxytocin alleviates pain. In addition to her work in the lab, she is completing her undergraduate degree with a major in Cell Biology and Neuroscience. After graduating and publishing her research on oxytocin receptors Lucero plans to apply to medical school and aspires to practice neurology. |
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Josue Calva
Hello everybody! My name is Josue Calva, and I am a new member of the Abraira Lab. I’m a freshman at Rutgers, intending to major in Cell Biology and Neuroscience. One day, I aspire to go to medical school and help those often forgotten by others. In my free time, I love spending time with my loved ones and helping translate for recently arrived students in my community. |
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Isabella Ang
Bella Ang is a sophomore studying Cell Biology & Neuroscience with a minor in International & Global Studies. After completing her undergraduate studies, she hopes to pursue medical school. In the lab, she is excited to study labor pain and the neuroprotective effects of oxytocin. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, taking spontaneous beach trips, and making mukbangs with friends! |
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Polina Charadnichenka
I am Polina Charadnichenka. I am a student at Rutgers University pursuing a major in agriculture. |
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Adithi Prasad
Adithi Prasad is a sophomore studying Genetics with a minor in public health. Past her undergrad, she hopes to attend medical school and continue research, and is excited to be a part of the Abraira lab. In her free time, she enjoys singing, being active outdoors, and spending time with friends. |
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Mateen Aminyar
Mateen Aminyar is a sophomore studying Cell Biology & Neuroscience in the Honors College at Rutgers University. After completing his undergraduate studies, he hopes to attend medical school and pursue a career in neuroscience and spine medicine. In the Abraira Lab, he is excited to study spinal cord sensory circuits, dopamine-related pathways, and their roles in touch and proprioception. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, rock climbing, and snowboarding. |
