Team
As a faculty mentor, I am committed to creating meaningful research experiences that foster intellectual growth, professional development, and leadership skills. Through individualized mentorship and hands-on research opportunities in the Kaur Lab, I help students develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in graduate school, healthcare professions, industry, and academic research.
CURRENT OPENINGS
-Undergraduate Researchers
-Graduate Students (M.S. and Ph.D.)
How to Apply: Please email your updated CV and statement of research interests.

Toluwanimi Adepoju is a biology major and chemistry minor from Lagos, Nigeria, at Howard University. She is on the pre-med track and aspires to become a neurosurgeon/neurooncologist. Her research interests include cancer biology, genetics, and neurology.
For leisure, Tolu enjoys singing, binging film series, and volunteering.
Email: toluwanimi.adepoju@bison.howard.edu
Toluwanimi Adepoju (Undergraduate student)

Diana Kutai is an honors biology and chemistry double major from Berryville, Virginia. As a member of the 8th cohort of the Karsh STEM Scholars Program, she is committed to pursuing a PhD after graduating from Howard. She is especially interested in research involving pharmacogenomics and drug delivery.
Outside of research, Diana enjoys reading, traveling, and performing in various vocal and instrumental ensembles.
Email: Diana.Kutai@bison.howard.edu
Diana Kutai (Undergraduate student)

Elizabeth Roberts is from Warwick, New York, a sophomore Health Science major and Chemistry minor attending Howard University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Warwick Valley High School and is currently on the pre-med track with aspirations of becoming a pediatric dermatologist. She is interested in genetics and microbiology.
In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys cooking, spending quality time with friends and family, and playing the violin, a skill she’s been developing since the 4th grade.
Email: elizabeth.roberts1@bison.howard.edu
Elizabeth Roberts (Undergraduate researcher)
Lab alumni
2024-2026
Sydney Stewart, Undergraduate Student
2024-2026
Brianna Harris, Undergraduate Student
2024-2026
Nzube Amaeze, Graduate Student
2024-2025
Ella S. West, Undergraduate Student
2024-2025
Zackary Haseley-Ayende, Undergraduate Student
2024-2025
Nnenna Nwankwo, Undergraduate student
Spring 2025
Ulyssa Chapman, Undergraduate student
2022-2024
Krushi Suresh, Undergraduate student
2023-2024
Kaya Moddy, Undergraduate student
2022-2023
Sabrina Aviles, Undergraduate student
2022-2023