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

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

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

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

Yodit Goshu, Undergraduate student