Benjamin Magondu
Georgia Tech Academic Lead
Ben is a third year biomedical Engineering PhD, investigating methods for automation in patch clamp electrophysiology for Alzheimer’s disease in Dr. Craig Forest’s Lab. He currently is exploring computer vision models to enable closed loop control of electrophysiological recordings of single neurons. Simultaneously, he is investigating whether early circuit dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease is a potentially valid marker for progression. Originally from Savannah GA, Ben has completed his B.S. in BME from Georgia Tech. When not researching, Ben spends his time rock climbing, running and weightlifting. If you have any questions about Atlanta life, don’t hesitate to contact!
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!
Maria Camila Giraldo
Virtual
Camila is a fourth year BME PhD in Dr. Quiroz Lab. Her work focuses on the development and characterization of stimuli responsive protein based materials. She grew up in Medellin, Colombia before moving Miami for her B.S. in BME. Outside of lab she is doing the TI:GER certificate at GT and on her free time she enjoys hiking, cooking and spending time with her family and pup. Please reach out to Camila if you have any questions regarding transition into Atlanta and navigating grad school as an international student, or anything else!
Zhuoqi Tong
Hospitality
Zhuoqi is a second year BME PhD student in Dr. Ankur Singh’s lab. He studies T cells and how they can be genetically modified to alter the differentiation trajectories. He completed his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University with B.S. in Bioengineering and B.S. in Applied Mathematics. Outside of lab, Zhuoqi enjoys working out, cooking, and playing chess. Please contact Zhuoqi 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!
