Gregory Gundberg, CMB Program Graduate Student
Gregory is interested in how C. elegans regulates mitochondrial inheritance in their germ cells. He received his B.S. from Fitchburg State University and his M.S. from Lehigh University. Before joining the CMB graduate program, Gregory utilized a bioengineering approach to explore how stem cells utilize miRNAs to orchestrate differentiation. Prior to that, he was investigating how axolotls regulate the DNA damage response pathway during limb regeneration. In his free time, Gregory enjoys spending time with his dog, Bean, doing arts and crafts, and kayaking in the summer. gundberg@wisc.edu
Michael Hertel, Research Specialist
Michael is studying the formation and extension of intracellular tubes using the C. elegans excretory cell as model. He received a B.S. in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics from UW-Parkside and an M.S. in Biology with a concentration in Cellular and Molecular Biology from UW-La Crosse. In his free time, Michael likes to play video games with friends, compete in trivia nights, and watch sports. mrhertel@wisc.edu
Ellie Kothbauer, Undergraduate Lab Aide
Ellie is an undergrad majoring in Biomedical Engineering. In her free time Ellie enjoys hanging out with friends, attending Badger sport events and hiking. She also loves listening to podcasts, with her favorite being Armchair Anonymous. ekothbauer@wisc.edu
Julie Manikas, Vilcek Graduate Student
Julie is interested in exploring how endodermal cells remodel germ cells during early development. She received her B.S. in Biochemistry from Syracuse University where she studied how Rab GTPases orchestrate cilia development in zebrafish. When not in the lab, Julie enjoys going for long runs and exploring NYC for new coffee shops. julie.manikas@nyulangone.org
Lauren Meyer, Vilcek Graduate Student
Lauren is studying the process by which the excretory cell is initially formed. She received her B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Johns Hopkins University where she contributed to the construction of an artificial S. cerevisiae genome. In her spare time Lauren enjoys practicing yoga, gaming, honing her archery skills, and listening to Broadway showtunes. lauren.meyer@nyulangone.org
Jeremy Nance, Principal Investigator
Jeremy is interested in how cell movements and shape changes sculpt tissues, organs, and embryos. He obtained his PhD at the University of Arizona with Sam Ward studying morphogenesis of C. elegans sperm, and as a postdoc with Jim Priess, began investigating mechanisms of cell polarization and gastrulation in C. elegans embryos. Jeremy is an avid birder, hit-or-miss gardener, yoga nut, and loves exploring outside around Madison and the western Great Lakes. jfnance@wisc.edu
Lab alumni – position after leaving the lab
- Yusuff Abdu (Graduate Student) – Postdoc, The Rockefeller University (now Neurology Medical Science Liaison, Eisai)
- Joshua Abrams (Postdoc) – Instructor of Biology, Columbia University
- Annita Achilleos (Graduate Student) – Postdoc, Stower’s Institute (Now Assistant Prof. of Developmental Biology, U. of Nicosia Medical School, Cyprus)
- Dorian Anderson (Graduate Student) – Postdoc, Massachusetts General Hospital (Now Author and Wildlife Guide)
- Stephen Armenti (MSTP Student) – Ophthalmology Resident, University of Michigan (Now Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania)
- Emily Chan (MSTP Student) – Pathology Resident, UCSF. (Now Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology, Stanford University)
- Kimberly Chen (Undergraduate) – Veterinary student, Cornell Veterinary School
- Daisuke Chihara (Graduate Student) – Postdoc at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine (now Lab Manager, Centre for Genomic Regulation, Barcelona)
- Angelica Guercio (Undergraduate) – Integrative Genetics and Genomics Graduate Student, UC-Davis
- Jason Gill (Technician) – MSTP student at Stower’s Institute (Now Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine)
- Allison Hall (Postdoc) – Assistant Professor of Biology, Regis University
- Diana Klompstra (Graduate Student) – Postdoc, The Rockefeller University (Now Healthcare Consultancy Group, Medical Communications)
- Chelsea Maniscalco (Graduate Student) – Medical Associate, The Scienomics Group (now Bristol Meyers Squib, Medical Communications)
- Daniel McIntyre (Postdoc) – Assistant Professor of Biology, University of Virginia
- José Montoyo-Rosario (Graduate Student) – Dental Assistant, San Juan Puerto Rico
- Monica Rohrschneider (Postdoc) – Editor, American Journal Experts (Now Regulatory Strategist, Veristat).
- Aaron Schwartz (Graduate Student) – Optical Microscopy Specialist, NYUSoM Microscopy Laboratory
- Ann Wehman (Postdoc) – Group Leader, University of Würzberg. (Now Assistant Professor, University of Denver).
- Yuliya Zilberman (Postdoc) – Senior Scientist, Telocure. (Now Analyst, Medison Pharma)
Shipping address
University of Wisconsin
1525 Linden Drive
321 R. M. Bock Laboratories
Madison, WI 53706