Current Scholars

2022 – 2024

Othmane Jadi

Hometown: Casablanca, Morocco
Alma Mater: Duke University
Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Biology with Genomics Concentration, B.A. Computer Science
Mentor: Dr. Benjamin Vincent
Research Focus: Understanding the role of minor histocompatibility antigens following alloHCT, discovery of novel mHA-targeting T-cell receptors for AML immunotherapy, understanding the mechanism of epigenetic modifiers in AML therapy
Specialty Interest: Hematology/Oncology

Taylor Stack

Hometown: Cullowhee, North Carolina
Alma Mater: Western Carolina University
Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Adam Kimple
Research Focus: Investigating the characteristics and complications of sinus involvement in cystic fibrosis patients
Specialty Interest: Otolaryngology, specifically Head and Neck Surgery

Ambika Viswanathan

Hometown: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Alma Mater: Princeton University
Undergraduate Degree: B.S.E Computer Science
Mentors: Dr. Jeff Stringer, Dr. Kavitha Arora, Dr. Jill Hagey, Dr. Catherine John
Research Focus: Exploring the use of AI to improve diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in low resource settings, the effect of peripartum counseling on postpartum permanent contraception, and VTE treatment algorithms for GYN ONC patients
Specialty Interest: OB/GYN

Tika Zbornik

Hometown: Orcas Island, Washington
Alma Mater: Linfield College
Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Biology
Mentors: Dr. Michelle Go, Dr. Grace Prakalapakorn
Research Focus: Screening and treatment practices of retinopathy of prematurity in North Carolina
Specialty Interest: Ophthalmology