Christopher Jean-Baptiste
Georgia Tech Academic Lead
Chris is a third-year BME PhD student in Dr. Laura Hansen’s lab. His research focus is understanding the mechanism behind supervised exercise therapy and peripheral artery disease improvements. The lab focuses on the interplay between satellite cells and their potential in promoting angiogenesis in a hindlimb ischemia model. Prior to beginning graduate school, Chris attended Florida State University where he obtained his B.S. in Biomedical engineering. Some fun facts about Chris is that he loves to eat and stay active! Please contact Chris with any questions about the graduate school journey!
Maher Saadeh
Emory Academic Lead
Maher is a third year BME PhD student studying vascular mechanotransduction pathways in Dr. Holly Bauser-Heaton’s and Dr. Vahid Serpooshan’s lab. Currently, he is studying these mechanisms by combining 3D bioprinting and iPSCs to better understand stenosis pathogenesis in patients with congenital vascular disease. He grew up in the Atlanta area and graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech before working as a Field Clinical Engineer and Procedural Specialist for Abbott’s vascular division in Boston. Outside of lab, he enjoys movies, trying great food, traveling, and teaching. Please contact Maher if you have any questions about life in Atlanta, transitioning into graduate school, or anything else!
Tisha Boodooram
Virtual
Hi! My name is Tisha Boodooram and I am a 3rd year PhD student in Dr. Erin Buckley’s lab, studying biomedical applications of diffuse optics. I am the Virtual Recruitment team lead. I’m from the Caribbean, specifically Trinidad and Tobago, so if you’re a West Indian, or any international student especially, feel free to reach out to me (email: tboodooram3@gatech.edu) with any questions! Looking forward to meeting you all!
Zhuoqi Tong
Hospitality
Hello! My name is Chi Chi and I am a third year BME PhD student in Dr. Costas Arvanitis’ lab. My work focuses on brain cancer, and I’m currently using mutiphoton microscopy to conduct live-mouse imaging of brain tumors and using focused ultrasound to modulate immunotherapies within the brain. Outside of lab, I enjoy working out, cooking, reading, and generally exploring Atlanta. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about life in Atlanta, transitioning into graduate school, or anything else!
Eva Martinez Luque
Social
Eva is a second-year BME PhD student in Dr.Candace Fleischer BSIL lab. Her research lies in the intersection between magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy, and machine learning, with applications in neuropsychiatric disorders. She grew up in Madrid, Spain, and did her B.S in BME in the University Carlos III of Madrid. Outside of lab, she recharges her batteries spending time with friends, travelling, going to concerts and music festivals, and weightlifting. Contact her with any questions about life in Atlanta, navigating gradschool as an international student or anything else!
