Heba, a UF BS/DMD graduate, investigated Porphyromonas gingivalis vesicles and explored links between the oral microbiome and squamous cell carcinoma.
She champions microbial literacy through STEM outreach to refugee youth, teaches undergraduate laboratories, and aspires to become a clinician‑scientist.

Madi, a Fort Myers native and FGCU Psychology‑Neuroscience alumna, mastered neurophysiology, organic chemistry, and microbiology labs investigating zebrafish neurotoxicity, biodiesel protocols, and antibiotic‑resistant Staphylococcus strains while serving as a TA and Pre‑Dental Society board member.
Now in UFCD’s DMD/PhD program, she explores Cryptococcus‑microglial interactions, aiming to blend clinical dentistry with rigorous research and education.

Kyle, graduated from Suma Cum Laude DePaul Biological Sciences, blends molecular neuroscience of APOE‑driven neuroinflammation with business acumen to probe the links between periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s, aiming to become a clinician‑scientist devoted to research, education, and clinical care.

Kyra, a Ypsilanti‑born DePauw biochemistry graduate, has studied zebrafish heart regeneration, tested synthetic glucocorticoids in house sparrows, examined DNA‑repair pathways in head‑and‑neck cancer, and recently characterized oxidative‑stress genes in Streptococcus mutans. Bringing together this research breadth and her teaching experience, she aspires to become a clinician‑scientist devoted to research, education, and clinical care.

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