The members of the Peterson Research Team.
Tomisin Ogunwa PhD
Post Doctoral Researcher
Project: Red Fish Catfish
Major: PhD in Biochemistry 2019
Favorite pizza topping: Pepperoni
Random fact about myself: I am an ambitious “Japanese-trained” researcher with a
passion for proteins and this structure/confirmations and activities.
GRADUATE STUDENTS:
Kylie Garner
Major: MS Biochemistry, Spring 2024
Project: Project – Bat Body Guard
Why I chose TX State to Study:
Random fact about myself:
Daniella Gonzalez
Major: MS Biochemistry (South Texas Doctoral Bridge Program), Spring 2024
Project: Project – Bat Body Guard
Why I chose TX State to Study:
Random fact about myself:
Saika Anne
Major: MS Biology, Spring 2023
Project: Project – CSRPs
Why I chose TX State to Study: My core interest in molecular biology brought me to Texas State University,
which is specifically concerned with the study of various biological activities at the molecular level.
Favorite pizza topping: Mushrooms and black olives
Random fact about myself: I love spending time with my parents.
Dallas Lee
Major: PhD (MSEC), Spring 2026
Project: Project – I spy plastic and Bat Body Guard
Why I chose TX State to Study: Texas State University delivers the best higher learning environment for development, discovery, and discussion of academic pursuits, not found anywhere else in the state.
Favorite pizza topping: Cheese
Random fact about myself:I can say ‘hello’ in seven different languages.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:
Ashley Haag
Major: BS Chemistry, Spring 2024
Project: Project – Bat Bodyguard
Why I chose TX State to Study:
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Precious Obafemi
Major: Microbiology, Spring 2024
Project: Project – Bat Bodyguard
Why I chose TX State to Study: The location and the scholarships.
Favorite pizza topping: Pepperoni and bacon but liking pineapple now.
Random fact about myself: I like to read in my spare time.
Alyssa Friudenberg (U-RISE Scholar) ’24
Major: Biochemistry, Spring 2024
Project: Project – Bat Bodyguard
Why I chose TX State to Study:
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Kobe Graham
Participated in the summer ’22 University of Illinois’ SROP program
Major: Electrical Engineering, Spring 2024
Project: Project – I Spy Plastic
Why I chose TX State to Study: I originally wanted to study wildlife biology but then switched majors.
Favorite pizza topping: Sausage
Random fact about myself: I’m crazy about sports!
PAST GROUP MEMBERS:
Ramon Pena ’24
Major: Biochemistry, Spring 2024
Project: Project -Red Fish Catfish
Why I chose TX State to Study:
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Jeneasa Glanton ’24
Major: Microbiology, Spring 2023
Project: Project – CSRP
Why I chose TX State to Study: Both of my band directors attended TX State,
so I was able to see what it had to offer and hear from their personal circumstances.
Favorite pizza topping: Tuna and onions
Random fact about myself:I want to be a biochemist or molecular biologist based in Germany.
Christopher McDonald (U-RISE Scholar) ’22
Currently a Vivian Thomas Scholar at Johns Hopkins University in the Chemistry-Biology Interface (CBI) Program
Major: Biochemistry, Spring 2022
Project: Project – Bat Bodyguard
Why I chose TX State to Study: Most affordable university in the nation
Favorite pizza topping: Mushrooms
Random fact about myself: I run 60 miles per week
Nicolas Coral ’22Honors Thesis
Major: BS Chemistry, Spring 2022
Project: Project – I Spy Plastic
Why I chose TX State to Study: I wanted a university that did not feel too big/small and the nursing school in Round Rock is very good. I changed majors my second semester and never went to Round Rock, but I decided to stay because I enjoy being a student here.
Favorite pizza topping: prosciutto, mushroom, spinach
Random fact about myself: Soy Colombiano!
Daniel Ledezma ’22
Currently preparing for Medical School
Major: Biochemistry, Spring 2022
Project: Project – Red Fish Catfish
Why I chose TX State to Study:
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Noah Williamson
Major: BS Biochemistry, Spring 2021
Project: Project – Bat Bodyguard
Kaci Reaves ’21
Currently preparing for Medical School
Major: BS Biochemistry, Spring 2021
Project: Project – Red Fish Catfish