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We are building a collaborative team of scientists who are passionate about biology research. We strive for a supportive environment that fosters everyone to reach their best potential as scientists and unique individuals.
Berfin Azizoglu

Berfin Azizoglu

Principal Investigator

Assistant Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology

she/her

Berfin grew up in Istanbul, Turkey. After completing her Bachelor’s at Bogazici University, she trained as a developmental biologist focusing on organogenesis with Ondine Cleaver at UTSouthwestern. As a postdoctoral fellow with Roel Nusse at Stanford University, she specialized on the liver and its vascular biology. Outside the lab, Berfin enjoys traveling to new places, spending time in nature, and trying out new food.

email: azizoglu_berfin.at.med.unc.edu

Aashita Singh Rajput

Aashita Singh Rajput

Staff

Lab Manager

Aashita grew up in Connecticut and Georgia. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from UNC-Chapel Hill, with minors in Neuroscience and in Health and Society. During her time in undergrad, she worked on the molecular epidemiology of COVID-19 and vector borne diseases at the Infectious Disease Ecology and Evolution Lab. Aashita spends her days in the lab making sure everything is running smoothly and furthering our quest to learn about everything liver regeneration! Outside the lab, she enjoys making art with her friends, cooking, and spending time with her cat.

email: aashita.at.email.unc.edu

Christopher Michael Glontz

Christopher Michael Glontz

Staff

Undergraduate Researcher

he/him

Chris was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is currently an undergraduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill working on his Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Chris has contributed to a variety of research projects across multiple institutions, including regenerative medicine and cardiovascular research. Outside the lab, Chris enjoys live music, photography, and camping.

email: cglontz.at.email.unc.edu

Won Yoon

Won Yoon

Undergraduate researcher

Undergraduate Researcher

she/her

Won spent half of her life in South Korea, the other half in India. She’s a junior at UNC, pursuing her bachelor’s in Biology and Psychology with a minor in Creative Non-fiction Writing. She loves spending time in the lab, engaging in academic discourse and exploring the intricacies of liver regeneration! Outside the lab, Won loves knitting and reading non-fiction books.

email: hyoon.at.unc.edu

Ekta Shah

Ekta Shah

Undergraduate researcher

Undergraduate Researcher

Ekta grew up in Greenville, North Carolina. She is currently a senior at UNC-CH, pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and in Health and Society. She’s previously done clinical research in cardiology at UNC Medical Center and now looks forward to exploring liver regeneration in the lab! Outside the lab, Ekta loves cooking new dishes, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Email: eshah1@unc.edu

Emily Jeannette Hernandez

Emily Jeannette Hernandez

Undergraduate researcher

Undergraduate Researcher

Emily grew up in Charlotte, NC. She is a junior majoring in Biology with a minor in Anthropology. She is very excited to get involved in research and have a hands-on experience while learning more about the liver. Some of her research interests include organ regeneration and immunology. Outside the lab, she enjoys crocheting, baking, and hiking.

Email: emily_hernandez@unc.edu

Fonsi the Cat

Fonsi the Cat

Pets

Master’s in jumping jacks

Fonsi was born in Eugene, Oregon, and grew up in Mountain View, California. He spends most of his time chasing anything and everything.

Maruma the Cat

Maruma the Cat

Pets

Instructor of cat-yoga

Maruma was born in Eugene, Oregon, and grew up in Mountain View, California. He enjoys watching birds and resting in the sun.

To learn about Berfin’s mentoring, you may reach out to:

Karina Perez, 2022-2023 (kaperez.at.stanford.edu)
Shahadat Rahman, 2022 (shahadat.at.stanford.edu)
Haley Barlow, 2018 (haley.barlow.at.umassmed.edu)