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Justin A. Bosch, Ph.D. (he/him)
Email: jabosch [at] genetics.utah.edu
Principal Investigator
Before attending graduate school, I studied plant evolution at UW-Madison and zebrafish developmental genetics at UCSF. For my PhD, I worked with Iswar Hariharan at the UC Berkeley, where I studied tissue growth in Drosophila. I was a post-doc in Norbert Perrimon's lab at Harvard Medical School, where I developed new techniques to study intercellular communication using Drosophila. In 2024 my lab started at the University of Utah where I am an Assistant Professor in the Human Genetics department. I enjoy spending time with my family, playing guitar, riding bike, and I am looking forward to exploring Utah's incredible natural beauty.
Current members
Carlie Widdison, B.S. (she/her)
Email: carliewiddison [at] utah.edu
Research Technician
I graduated with my B.S. in Zoology from Weber State University. While there, I studied salinity stress responses in nemerteans. I plan to attend graduate school to obtain a PhD in the future. In my free time, I enjoy kayaking, card games, and playing with my green cheek conures and huskies.
Dhruti Patel, B.S. (she/her)
Email: u1398563 [at] utah.edu
Research Technician
I was born and raised in India. I earned my MS in Biotechnology from the University of South Florida. While there, I worked in a neuroscience lab, studying the characteristics of neurodegenerative diseases. I plan to keep learning to earn a PhD. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, doodling, trying different foods, and exploring new flavors.
Saya Barbera, B.S.
Email: saya.barbera [@] genetics.utah.edu
Research Technician
I earned my B.S. in Zoology with a minor in Botany at Weber State University, where I studied post-fire impacts on mycorrhizal communities in mixed alpine forests. After graduating, I worked as a botany community educator. In the future, I plan to attend graduate school to earn a Ph.D. My favorite weekends are those that involve trail running, hiking, or camping.
Giulia Tintorri, B.S.
Email: TBD
Research Technician
Agastya Pulapaka, B.S.
Email: TBD
Research Technician
Pedro Reyes
Email: u6067879 [@] utah.edu
GSRM summer student '25
My name is Pedro Reyes and I am a rising junior at Cornell University studying Chemistry and Biological Sciences. At Cornell, my project is focused on Investigating the Contribution of Somatic Cell Damage to Follicular Atresia and POI in MLH1/MLH3 Knockout Mice. After graduating university, I plan on enrolling into an MD/PhD program in order to become a researching physician. In my free time, I love to watch shows on netflix, play sports, and read books.
Mia Krause (she/her)
Email: u1401925 [at] umail.utah.edu
Undergraduate researcher
I am a 3rd year undergraduate student at the University of Utah pursuing a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Pediatric Clinical Research. I plan to attend Medical School with aspirations of becoming a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician in the future. In my free time, I enjoy running, hiking, traveling, and spending time with my friends and family.
Sofia Moretti (she/her)
Email: u1474035 [at] utah.edu
Undergraduate researcher
I am a first-year undergraduate student at the University of Utah, majoring in Honors Biology with an emphasis on Human Health and Anatomy, along with minors in chemistry and modern dance. After college, I plan to attend medical school, with the goal of eventually becoming a physician. When I am not at school or in the lab, I really enjoy hiking, rock climbing, reading, dancing, and barre classes.
Jenna Larsen
Email: u1447114 [@] utah.edu
Undergraduate researcher
I am a third year undergraduate student at the University of Utah pursuing a B.S. in Biology with an emphasis in Anatomy and Physiology. I plan to attend dental school with the goal of becoming a dentist. In my free time, I enjoy running, weightlifting, fishing, playing video games, and spending time with my friends and family.
Christopher Nguyen
Email: nguyenchr7 [at] outlook.com
Undergraduate researcher
I am a third-year student at the University of Utah pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics alongside a growing focus on bioinformatics and computational biology. I plan to eventually get my PhD in the distant future as well. In my free time I enjoy playing video games as well as volleyball.
Ingrid
Email: TBD
SLCSE BEES high school student, summer '25
Past members
Xinyue Chang
Rotation Student, Molecular Biology PhD program
I graduated with my B.S. in Plant Protection from China Agricultural University and earned my M.S. in Biology in University of Copenhagen. While in Copenhagen, I investigated receptors involved in Drosophila intestinal homeostasis. Outside of my study, I enjoy spending time with my friends, playing different instruments, and taking photos.
Edward Wang (she/her)
Undergraduate researcher
I am currently a sophomore at the University of Utah, majoring in Computer Science with plans to minor in Biology. My academic journey is driven by a passion for integrating computer science with medicine, aiming to leverage my technical skills to advance healthcare solutions. Outside of my studies, I love travelling, hiking, snowboarding, and scuba diving.
Josh Rosswork (he/him)
Rotation Student, Molecular Biology PhD program
I graduated with a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of Washington in Seattle. While there, I studied a novel DNA-replication based mechanism for gene triplication where the central copy is inverted in orientation. After my graduation, I studied the genetics of cleft lip and cleft palate using zebrafish as a model. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, hiking, and skiing.
Edward Dominguez
GSRM summer student '24
I’m currently a rising junior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursuing a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology, with a creative writing minor. I plan to attend graduate school, with aspirations of obtaining a PhD in the future. Outside of school, I enjoy DJing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Ruben Bravo
SLCSE BEES high school student, summer '24
I am a senior in high school at the Salt Lake Center for Science Education getting ready to go to college and to pursue the medical field. I have many hobbies some of them being photography, baking and writing.
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