Arthi Venkatesan
Undergraduate Student
Arthi was an undergraduate student at WashU majoring in Cognitive Neuroscience and minoring in Computer Science on the pre-med track. She worked in the lab starting Summer 2022 under Simona’s mentorship, until her graduation in the Spring of 2023! In her free time, she enjoys dancing, drawing, going on walks, listening to music, and binge-watching romcoms on Netflix
Allen Yen, PhD
Graduate Student
- Email: a.yen@wustl.edu
Allen is a graduate student in the Developmental, Regenerative, and Stem Cell Biology program. Before coming to WashU, he received a BS in biomedical engineering and a MS in biomedical research technologies from Boston University. He is interested in investigating the role of gene-environment interactions in the development of autism spectrum disorders. He is also interested in applying new technologies to address these complex questions. Outside of the lab, he enjoys camping, photography, and going to live music shows.
Leah Zukosky
Undergraduate Researcher
Leah was a current undergraduate at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. She majored in neuroscience with a general education concentration in public health and plans to attend medical school in the future. Outside of the lab, Leah enjoys running, exploring Maine, and perfecting her matcha latte recipe.