Team

Zackary Haseley-Ayende is from Pelham, New York, a sophomore Chemical Engineering major and a Biology minor at Howard University, currently, with a heavy focus on biomedical engineering. His interest lies in vaccination, drug delivery, and regenerative medicine. After Graduation, he plans to pursue his PhD and continue research in the field of Regenerative Medicine.

In his free time, he enjoys reading, spending time with loved ones, and maintaining proper fitness.

Email: Zackary.Haseleyaye@bison.howard.edu

Zackary Haseley-Ayende (Undergraduate student)

Ella S. West is a Junior Health management major and chemistry minor from Queens, New York. She is a URISE trainee with goals of obtaining her Ph.D. as a biomedical scientist focusing on areas surrounding with cancer cells, drug delivery, and dermatology with a scope on African and African American People. Her current goal is to gain more hands-on knowledge within the laboratory and apply health administration tools to add depth and understanding of disparities to her future research.

Outside of the laboratory and class Ella enjoys biking, playing the sims, and watching horror movies!

Email: Ella.West@bison.howard.edu

Ella S. West (Undergraduate student)

Brianna Harris is a biology major and chemistry minor from Woodstock, Georgia by way of St. Louis, Missouri. She is a Karsh Stem Scholar apart of the 6th cohort. Her research interests involve stem cell biology and the regenerative medicine. After graduating, she wants to pursue her PhD and continue research in the field of regenerative medicine.

Her hobbies include hiking, going to concerts and collecting vinyl records.

Email: brianna.harris@bison.howard.edu

Brianna Harris (Undergraduate Student)

Nzube Ruth Amaeze is from Nigeria, a Ph.D. student in Dr. Kaur's Lab at the Department of Chemistry, Howard University. Her interested lies in stem cells, biomaterials, and drug delivery.

She completed with a Bachelor of Technology in Chemistry at the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. She earned her M.Sc. in pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria.

In her free time, she enjoys writing, cooking, and taking photos.

Email: nzube.amaeze@bison.howard.edu

Nzube Amaeze (Graduate researcher)

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)

Sydney Stewart is an undergraduate chemistry major with minors in mathematics and biology from Columbus, Ohio. She is an LSAMP scholar with a strong interest in synthesizing compounds for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in the chemical sciences, aspiring to make advancements in drug formulation and delivery.

Outside of her studies, Sydney enjoys volunteering, cooking, and reading.

Email: sydney.stewart@bison.howard.edu

Sydney M. Stewart (Undergraduate student)