Meet Our Team
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We love having a lab that is comprised of varying backgrounds and unique interests. We all work in a collaborative manner and share the goal of furthering our field.
Get to know our team below!
Get to know our team below!
Kymberly Gowdy, MS, PhD
Principal Investigator
How the environment can alter the pulmonary immune response has been a central focus of my research since graduate school. My lab is currently investigating how environmental exposures can increase susceptibility to infection and how diet can be used to alter the pulmonary immune response. My personal interests include reading, hiking, working out, and watching college football and basketball, Go Hokies!
Principal Investigator
How the environment can alter the pulmonary immune response has been a central focus of my research since graduate school. My lab is currently investigating how environmental exposures can increase susceptibility to infection and how diet can be used to alter the pulmonary immune response. My personal interests include reading, hiking, working out, and watching college football and basketball, Go Hokies!
Laura Leuenberger, MD
Pulmonary Clinical Instructor
My research is focused on exploring sterolomics and lipidomics in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, especially as this relates to obesity and other metabolic diseases. My other academic interests include diversity and equity in medical education, and my clinical interests are in critical care and post ICU care. Outside of the hospital, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our pets, being outdoors (especially running and hiking), and baking.
Pulmonary Clinical Instructor
My research is focused on exploring sterolomics and lipidomics in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, especially as this relates to obesity and other metabolic diseases. My other academic interests include diversity and equity in medical education, and my clinical interests are in critical care and post ICU care. Outside of the hospital, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our pets, being outdoors (especially running and hiking), and baking.
Samuel Cochran, PhD
Post-Doctoral Scholar
I have been in the Gowdy Lab as a Post-Doctoral Scholar for 3 years now. I previously earned my PhD in Environmental Public Health here at OSU, studying associations between microbial exposures in built environments and adverse asthma outcomes. I am also interested in the pathophysiology of lung injury and inflammation from environmental exposures. My current research focuses on inflammation and resolution following ozone exposure in murine models. I look forward to integrating exposure science and toxicology in pursuit of reducing respiratory disease burdens. Outside of work I enjoy hiking, painting, caring for my plants and two cats, and spending time with family and friends!
Post-Doctoral Scholar
I have been in the Gowdy Lab as a Post-Doctoral Scholar for 3 years now. I previously earned my PhD in Environmental Public Health here at OSU, studying associations between microbial exposures in built environments and adverse asthma outcomes. I am also interested in the pathophysiology of lung injury and inflammation from environmental exposures. My current research focuses on inflammation and resolution following ozone exposure in murine models. I look forward to integrating exposure science and toxicology in pursuit of reducing respiratory disease burdens. Outside of work I enjoy hiking, painting, caring for my plants and two cats, and spending time with family and friends!
Evie Schott
Graduate Research Associate, PhD Student
I am a third-year PhD candidate at OSU seeking my PhD in Immunology and Immunotherapeutics. Originally, I am from Short Hills, New Jersey and previously earned my B.S. in Animal Science with a concentration in Veterinary Bioscience from NCSU in 2021. In Dr. Gowdy’s lab, I am gaining valuable research experience as well as studying bacterial infections that will help me decide what path to pursue after the completion of my graduate program. Outside of the lab, I enjoy doing puzzles, tending to my ever-growing succulent garden, and spending time with family and friends!
Graduate Research Associate, PhD Student
I am a third-year PhD candidate at OSU seeking my PhD in Immunology and Immunotherapeutics. Originally, I am from Short Hills, New Jersey and previously earned my B.S. in Animal Science with a concentration in Veterinary Bioscience from NCSU in 2021. In Dr. Gowdy’s lab, I am gaining valuable research experience as well as studying bacterial infections that will help me decide what path to pursue after the completion of my graduate program. Outside of the lab, I enjoy doing puzzles, tending to my ever-growing succulent garden, and spending time with family and friends!
Grace Hutton
Laboratory Manager/Research Assistant
I have worked in Dr. Gowdy's lab for 5 years now. Originally, I'm from the Dayton area and I earned my B.S. in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences from OSU in 2023. Outside of lab, I am also a graduate nursing student at OSU, hoping to incorporate research into my career as an APRN. My time in lab has helped me gain practical lab experience, learn more about pulmonary immunology, and given me the opportunity to run my own research projects. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing video/board games, and spending time with my friends, boyfriend, and our dog, Cooper!
Laboratory Manager/Research Assistant
I have worked in Dr. Gowdy's lab for 5 years now. Originally, I'm from the Dayton area and I earned my B.S. in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences from OSU in 2023. Outside of lab, I am also a graduate nursing student at OSU, hoping to incorporate research into my career as an APRN. My time in lab has helped me gain practical lab experience, learn more about pulmonary immunology, and given me the opportunity to run my own research projects. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing video/board games, and spending time with my friends, boyfriend, and our dog, Cooper!
Nishi Suresh
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am currently a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Neuroscience. After graduation, I plan to attend medical school in hopes of earning an MD and working in the pediatric field. In Dr. Gowdy’s lab, I am learning the effects of environmental exposures on our pulmonary system, a variety of lab techniques, as well as research education relative to pulmonary immunology. Outside of lab, I love to read, play tennis, explore different cuisines, watch movies/TV shows, and spend time with my friends and family!
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am currently a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Neuroscience. After graduation, I plan to attend medical school in hopes of earning an MD and working in the pediatric field. In Dr. Gowdy’s lab, I am learning the effects of environmental exposures on our pulmonary system, a variety of lab techniques, as well as research education relative to pulmonary immunology. Outside of lab, I love to read, play tennis, explore different cuisines, watch movies/TV shows, and spend time with my friends and family!
Demi Ajibade
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am currently a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Respiratory Therapy at OSU. After graduation, I plan to attend medical school to earn my MD and work in Anesthesiology . I have been part of Dr. Gowdy’s lab for about six months, where I am gaining hands-on experience studying how environmental exposures impact the lungs and immune system. My time in the lab has helped me learn important research techniques and understand how science can connect directly to patient care. Outside of the lab, I enjoy working out, spending time with family and friends, and watching movies!
Undergraduate Research Assistant
I am currently a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Respiratory Therapy at OSU. After graduation, I plan to attend medical school to earn my MD and work in Anesthesiology . I have been part of Dr. Gowdy’s lab for about six months, where I am gaining hands-on experience studying how environmental exposures impact the lungs and immune system. My time in the lab has helped me learn important research techniques and understand how science can connect directly to patient care. Outside of the lab, I enjoy working out, spending time with family and friends, and watching movies!
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Asha Schoop
Undergraduate Research Assistant I am a second-year undergraduate student at OSU majoring in Medical Anthropology and minoring in Forensic Science. After graduating, I plan on applying to medical school to earn my MD and work in forensic pathology. I am new in Dr. Gowdy's Lab, so I am learning each technique and procedure. I am also learning how our research contributes to the field of pulmonary immunology. Outside of lab, I am a volunteer trainer for service dogs in training, and I enjoy reading, playing video games, watching movies, and hanging out with my friends and family! |
Former Members
Tyson Ngatikaura
B.A. in Exercise Science
Previous: Lab Manager/Research Assistant
Donovan Thach
BS in Biochemistry
Previous: Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Michael Yaeger, MS, PhD PhD in Biological Sciences with a focus in Immunology Previous: Graduate Research Associate |
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Hannah Lovins, PhD PhD in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Previous: Graduate Research Associate |
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Katelyn Burns BS in Biology Previous: Undergraduate Research Assistant |
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Brett Saunders BS in Public Health Previous: Laboratory Technician and Laboratory Manager |
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Natali Zecchino BS in Molecular Genetics Previous: Undergraduate Research Assistant |
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Anushka Mehta BS in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Previous: Undergraduate Research Assistant |
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Alexys Monoson, MD Previous: Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellow |
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Katelyn Dunigan-Russell, PhD PhD in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology - Neonatology Previous: Post-Doctoral Scholar |
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Nabeeha Rahman BS in Microbiology Previous: Undergraduate Research Assistant |
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Sanjay Varikuti, MS, PhD MS, PhD in Immunology and Biochemistry Previous: Lab Manager |
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Preet Gudimella, MD Previous: Research Specialist |
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Brita Kilburg-Basnyat, PhD PhD in Human Toxicology Previous: Post-Doctoral Scholar |
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Sky Reece, PhD PhD in Pulmonary Physiology Previous: Research Associate |
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Myles Hodge, PhD PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology Previous: Graduate Research Assistant |
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Christine Psaltis, PhD PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology Previous: Graduate Research Assistant |
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Elizabeth Browder Previous: Undergraduate Research Assistant |