Undergraduates
AALIYAH OKOJI
Aaliyah is a fourth-year Human Biology major with an interest in pursuing a career in the medical field. She joined the Fleischman Lab in the spring of 2024 to gain hands-on research experience and learn more about blood disorders and cancer biology. Since joining the lab, she has developed a strong interest in myeloproliferative neoplasms and the biological mechanisms underlying these diseases. She is excited to continue expanding her research skills, deepening her understanding of hematology and oncology, and contributing to research that may help improve patient care.
SAFIA FATIMA AHMED
Safia is a fourth-year Biological Sciences major hoping to pursue a career as a RDN in the future. She joined the lab in Fall 2025 and is primarily interested in studying the influence of diet on CHIP associated mutations. Safia is excited to learn new experimental techniques in the lab to strengthen her understanding of cell biology and hematology.