Gupta lab members
Manish Kumar Gupta PhD
Education and Training
- Instructor: Center for Translational Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Postdoctoral Fellow: Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Ph.D: Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, India
- MSc: The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India
Graduate Students
Olena Kondrachuk
Biomedical Science PhD Candidate
August 2021- Present
Hobby: Reading books, cycling, jogging, traveling.
Research Interests: Understanding the molecular mechanisms associated with the HIV induced cardiomyopathy. Specifically, studying role of HIV protein Nef in regulation of cellular protein quality control and senescence.
Gbenga Ogundipe (Alex)
Biomedical Science PhD student
December 2023- Present
Hobby: I indulge in hobbies such as watching football matches and immersing myself in historical movies.
Research Interests: I am dedicated to the exploration of distinctive early diagnostic markers that signify an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases among individuals living with HIV. The goal is to contribute to the development of effective preventive measures and personalized healthcare strategies tailored to this specific population.
Nicole Ford
Biotechnology Master Thesis student
October 2023- Present
Hobby: I enjoy reading books, exploring new destinations, and watching F1 in leisure time.
Research Interests: My research is dedicated to unraveling the signaling pathways implicated in cardiovascular diseases, with a specific emphasis on identifying effective strategies to mitigate their impact. By delving into the molecular intricacies of these pathways, I seek to contribute to the development of innovative approaches for attenuating the deleterious effects associated with cardiovascular conditions.
Ethan Lopez-Nowak
Biotechnology Master Thesis student
October 2023- Present
Hobby: Hiking, Baking, Travelling.
Research Interests: My academic focus revolves around aging, cardiovascular diseases, and bioinformatics. I’m driven to contribute insights and advancements in these fields for the betterment of health and medicine.
Undergraduate Students
Yuka Kimura
College of Health Professions and Sciences- Health Science B.S track
August 2022- Present
Hobby: Watching K-drama, K-Pop concerts
Research Interests: My primary research interest centers around addressing and overcoming gender bias in cardiovascular research, particularly through the utilization of mouse models. I am committed to investigating how gender-specific differences influence cardiovascular outcomes and how these differences can be better incorporated into experimental designs. By developing more inclusive approaches, I aim to enhance the reliability and applicability of cardiovascular research findings across diverse populations. Through this work, I seek to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular health and advance gender-sensitive strategies in the field.
Nishit Tailor
Burnet School of Biomedical Sciences- B.S. Track
July 2023- Present
Hobby: I find joy in listening to retro Bollywood music, dancing to Garba, and cooking.
Research Interests: My focus lies in leveraging CRISPR technology to explore innovative approaches for addressing cardiovascular diseases and HIV, with the goal of advancing precision medicine and therapeutic interventions in these critical health domains.
Aishwarya Rajakumar
Burnet School of Biomedical Sciences- B.S. Track
June 2021- Present
Hobby: Petting bird, picking strawberries, traveling.
Research Interests: My research interests are focused on the determination of proteome-wide post-translational modifications, specifically lysine acetylation, in ischemic cardiac cells. I aim to unravel the intricate molecular changes associated with ischemia and understand how these modifications contribute to cardiac pathology, with the goal of identifying potential therapeutic targets for cardiovascular diseases.
Sumaya Yusuf
College of Sciences- Biology track B.S.
April 2023 – Present
Hobby: Reading and writing with a passion for exploring new places.
Research Interests: Focus on identifying solutions to address the challenges posed by HIV and chronic heart disease. My research goal is to contribute practical advancements that enhance the management and treatment of these complex health issues.
Aya Alkousa
Burnet School of Biomedical Sciences- B.S. Track
August 2023- Present
Hobby: I enjoy staying active with hobbies like swimming and badminton.
Research Interests: Targeting membrane receptors for the development of new drugs against metabolic disease.
Rithvik Rajakumar
Burnet School of Biomedical Sciences- B.S. Track
August 2023- Present
Hobby: Playing video games, studying.
Research Interests: Exploring natural products to find new treatment for cardiovascular disease.
Volunteers
Kim Hong
Graduated from UCF
January 2023 – Present
Hobby: Traveling, reading books, exploring new restaurants, driving with no thoughts just vibe.
Research Interests: Studying cardiovascular health changes associated with HIV using mouse model.
Jorgo Zi
Graduated from UCF
August 2023 – Present
Hobby: Playing volleyball, basketball.
Research Interests: Studying bioenergetic changes associated with the complex disease like obesity using mouse models.
Maria Blanco
January 2024 – Present
Hobby: Playing soccer, coloring, puzzling, listening to music.
Research Interests: My research aims to explore mice growth patterns and body composition changes associated with complex diseases like obesity, aging, and other metabolic diseases. I use dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and Time Domain Magnetic Resonance (TD-NMR) for body composition analysis.
Raj Patel
FIU medical student – 2024
2021 – present
Hobby: Playing basketball, volleyball.
Research Interests: My research interest concerns about antiretroviral drugs effects in regard to cardiovascular health.
Alumni
Avni Mukker
Deepti Gupta
Maryam Rabbani
Vraj Amin
Sameep Gawaskar
Isabela de Lima
Puneet Kaur Randhawa
Pierce Ciccone
Nikhil Patel
Shiridhar Kashyap