People

Ormond MacDougald, PhD

Molecular and Integrative Physiology

Research Interests:

The goals of our research program are to determine the molecular mechanisms by which extracellular signals regulate mesenchymal cell fate decisions, and to improve our understanding of adipocyte metabolism. Mesenchymal stem cells have the capacity to differentiate into a number of cell types, including adipocytes, osteoblasts and myocytes.

Jordan Machlin

Faculty Mentor:

Ariella Shikanov

Year:

2021

Undergraduate Institution:

Brandeis University

Master's Degree:

Reproductive Science and Medicine, Northwestern University

Research Interests:

Interested in human ovarian folliculogenesis and fertility preservation

Gabriel Manske

Mentor:

Sue Hammoud

Year:

2016

Undergraduate Institution:

University of Washington

Research Interests:

Investigating the function of paternally-inherited histones during early embryogenesis.

glmanske@umich.edu

Research Interests:

Investigating the function of paternally-inherited histones during early embryogenesis.

David Markovitz, MD

Internal Medicine

dmarkov@umich.edu

Research Interests:

Interaction between retroviruses and human cellular proteins. Mechanism of action of the DEK oncoprotein. Role of vimentin in immunity and cancer. Kaposi’s Sarcoma.

Collin Marshall

Mentor:

Daniel Beard

Year:

2018

Undergraduate Institution:

California State University, Fullerton

Honors:

Rackham Merit Fellowship

colmar@umich.edu

Research Interests:

Developing a device to simultaneously measure NADH generation and oxygen consumption in mitochondria in order to investigate the role of metabolic intermediates in bioenergetics. The data collected will be used to develop a computer model of the system.

Donna Martin, MD, PhD

Human Genetics

donnamm@umich.edu

Research Interests:

Molecular genetics of transcription factor mediated neuronal development; gene targeting; studies of human and mouse developmental disorders.

Michael McMillan

Mentor:

Sami Barmada

Year:

2017

Undergraduate Institution:

University of Massachusetts Amherst

mmcm@umich.edu

Ariel McShane

Mentor:

Mats Ljungman

Year:

2017

Undergraduate Institution:

College of Charleston

mcshanea@umich.edu

Miriam Meisler, PhD

Human Genetics

meislerm@umich.edu

Research Interests:

We are studying the molecular basis of neurological disorders using mouse models of epilepsy, movement and behavioral disorders. This work has enabled us to identify several human disease mutations.

Ashley Melnick

Mentor:

Mark Chiang, Ph.D.

Year:

2018

Undergraduate Institution:

Michigan State University

Service:

Rackham Student Government Biological and Health Sciences Representative, Executive Position for Student Advocates for Graduate Education (SAGE)

Honors:

2018 Outstanding Master's Student, First Place at MSU Animal Science Graduate Research Forum Oral Presentation, First runner-up at Michigan Alliance for Reproductive Technologies and Sciences Poster Presentation, Larry Ewing Memorial Trainee Travel Fund Grant, First runner-up MSU Graduate Academic Conference Oral Presentation

amelnic@umich.edu

Research Interests:

My research focuses on investigating Notch cofactors that may regulate Notch signaling in T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Rosa Menjivar

Mentor:

Marina Pasca Di Magliano

Year:

2016

Research Interest:

Investigating the Role of Arginase 1 in the Pancreatic Cancer Microenvironment.

remenjiv@umich.edu

Ram Menon, MD

Pediatrics

rammenon@umich.edu

Research Interests:

Research efforts are focused on the development of diabetic kidney disease and understanding the mechanisms underlying the role of growth hormone in the causation of certain chronic complications of type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Sofia Merajver, MD, PhD

Internal Medicine

smerajve@umich.edu

Research Interests:

Molecular genetics of aggressive breast cancer phenotypes and hereditary breast cancer. Angiogenesis, molecular therapeutics.

Edgar Meyhofer, PhD

Mechanical Engineering

meyhofer@umich.edu

Research Interests:

Kinesin, biomolecular motors, molecular sorting.

Dan Michele, PhD

Molecular and Integrative Physiology

dmichele@umich.edu

Research Interests:

The Michele Laboratory is interested in the molecular mechanisms of inherited muscular dystrophies, which are lethal diseases of progressive muscle wasting and weakness and cardiomyopathy. We use live cell imaging, molecular techniques, and organ level physiology in muscle cells from animal models and human patients to study cellular mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets.

Anna Michmerhuizen

Mentor:

Corey Speers

Year:

2017

Undergraduate Institution:

Calvin College

Honors:

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting Scholar-In-Training Award (2020, 2021), Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship (2021-2022)

Service:

Association for Women in Science (AWIS), Michigan DNA Day Ambassador

annamich@umich.edu

Research Interests:

Understanding the role of nuclear hormone receptors in the radiosensitization of breast cancers.

Harihar Milaganur Mohan

Mentor:

Henry Paulson, M.D., Ph.D.

Year:

2019

Undergraduate Institution:

SASTRA University, India

Honors:

SASTRA University Dean’s Merit Scholar (2013-17)

Service:

Treasurer, AMS (2020-21); Volunteer for SACNAS science outreach workshop at Sault Ste. Marie, MI (2019); Michigan DNA Day microbiology module (2017)

Research Interests:

Using cell lines and neuronal models to investigate molecular mechanisms of Ubiquilin-2 (UBQLN2) regulation in normal cellular function and ALS caused by UBQLN2 mutations.

Ann Miller, PhD

Associate Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

Accepting new students:

Yes

DEI Statement:

Ann Miller and the members of the Miller lab are committed to creating a positive lab environment that is inclusive, safe, and respectful of scientists of all races, genders, sexual orientations, nationalities, cultures, and religious beliefs. We believe that “science is for everyone”! We will work to recognize and address our own biases while celebrating our unique differences and perspectives. We aim to be proactive in our efforts to support equity in the lab, in the classroom, on campus, and in our communities. Building a lab culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion is an ongoing and dynamic process, and we pledge to continue learning and growing as individuals and as a team.

Trainings and Identities:

MORE Mentor Training, Implicit Bias Training, Anti-Racism Training, Gender Bias or Discrimination Training, Being Human in STEM training and include a HSTEM session in my undergrad cell bio class; Inclusive Teaching Training; Equity and Excellence in Promotion Processes Training; presenter for DFB; panelist for NextProf; founder of WISAY and the WISAY mentoring program when I was a graduate student (https://wisay.sites.yale.edu/); etc.

annlm@umich.edu

Research Interests:

Rho GTPases, cell-cell junctions, cytokinesis, cytoskeleton, mechanotransduction

Richard Miller, MD, PhD

Professor of Pathology

Accepting new students?

Yes

DEI Statement:

I treat all students as individuals and do my best to help them develop into successful scientists.

millerr@umich.edu

Research Interests:

Aging

Shannon Miller

Mentor:

Dr. Peter Todd

Year:

2019

Undergraduate Institution:

University of Colorado Boulder

mishanno@umich.edu

Research Interests:

Understanding translation regulation of G4C2 repeat-containing transcripts in C9orf72-associated ALS/FTD.

Stephanie Moon, PhD

Human Genetics

smslmoon@umich.edu

Research Interests:

Coordinated regulation of mRNA function, degradation and localization to RNA-protein granules in human neurological diseases and cellular stress responses.