TEAM

Banrida Wahlang
PI
Banrida Wahlang is a trained liver toxicologist and environmental scientist. She is passionate about using her research to improve quality of life, raise awareness on environmental issues and injustices, and creating a healthier world for our future generations. Banrida is also a strong advocate for women in science and in supporting gender and racial equity and diversity in STEM leadership.

Yuan Hua
Research Staff
Yuan Hua is a senior research technologist in the Wahlang Lab. She has over 12 years of experience working with animals including mice breeding, genotyping, fecal transfer; and molecular biology techniques (quantitative RT-PCRs, ELISAs, Western Blot, Histology). Yuan is also an excellent ping-pong player and loves to garden.

Oluwanifemi Esther Bolatimi
Graduate Student

Esther Bolatimi is a rising third year graduate student in the Wahlang Lab. Her research interests include understanding how mechanistic abnormalities in biochemical processes alter health outcome, with the hope of identifying therapeutic targets and strategies for improved global health. Outside the lab, Esther enjoys trying out diverse cultural cuisines and reading light-hearted novels.

Zayna Qaissi
Medical Student
Zayna Qaissi is a medical student at the University of Louisville, School of Medicine. She previously completed her thesis under the mentorship of Dr. Wahlang and is currently working as a SRSP participant in the lab. She is passionate about advocacy, health equity, and clinical research. In her free time, Zayna loves to explore coffee shops, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Gavin Phillips
Undergraduate Student
Gavin Phillips is a senior Biology major at the University of Louisville, studying molecular biology with interest in genetics, gut microbiota, and toxicology. In spare time, Gavin likes beekeeping!

Shikshita Singh
Summer/Undergraduate Student

Shikshita Singh was an undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa, working as a summer student in the Wahlang Lab. She has experience in molecular biology techniques and a passion for sex-dependent studies. Shikshita is now pursuing her DO degree at Utah.

Marissa Johns
Summer/Undergraduate Student
Marissa is an undergraduate student at the University of Louisville. She has a passion for clinical research and advocacy (specifically in health equity). In her free time, Marissa loves to travel and go on nature walks with her puppy.

Bana Luulay
Undergraduate Student
Bana completed her UofL NCI R25 Cancer Education Program project at the Wahlang Lab and continues to be involved in the group's research projects. A fun fact about Bana - she is fluent in four languages.