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Jiaqi a Ph.D. student in molecular nutrition, working with Dr. Yuhan Wang. She earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Biological Sciences and Psychology from the University of California, Irvine, and subsequently completed an M.S. in Human Nutrition at Columbia University. For the past 1.5 years, she has worked as a senior technician at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Her research investigates the molecular mechanisms through which nutrients and foods influence the body, brain, and metabolic

Henry Liang is a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in Molecular Nutrition at Cornell University. He earned his B.E. in Food Bioengineering from China Agricultural University. His research in the Qian Laboratory investigates the translation and quality control of amino acid–rich microproteins and their post-translational effects on mammalian cell homeostasis. Henry aims to elucidate the mechanisms governing microprotein stability and their roles in cellular stress responses, contributing to a deeper understanding of proteome regulation in health and

Investigating the regulation of lipid metabolism in the liver and heart. Her research utilizes cellular and animal models to investigate the underlying mechanisms driving lipid accumulation in cardiomyocytes. In addition, she explores the role of a novel gene in the regulation of lipid metabolism and its connection to metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease.

Joy Kim is a Ph.D. student in Human Nutrition working in Dr. Marla Lujan's lab. She earned a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University and went on to complete a dietetic internship at the NIH Clinical Center, concentrating in clinical nutrition research. After earning her registered dietitian (RD) credential, she worked as a Research Associate at Texas A&M University in the Vanden Brink Lab, where she studied the role of nutrition and metabolic health

Larissa (M.S.) is a Ph.D. student in Molecular Nutrition. Before joining Prof. Sander Kersten’s lab, she earned a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Health from Wageningen University, where she developed a strong interest in immunometabolism. Her current research investigates how lipid metabolism shapes immune cell function, integrating in vitro immune models with a human fasting study using high-throughput metabolic and transcriptomic analyses. Her research could help uncover new therapeutic targets to restore impaired immune functions

Lauren is a Masters student in Nutritional Sciences working with Dr. Laura Bellows. Prior to Cornell, she received her Bachelor's of Science in Health Science at Wells College. Throughout the years, she has gained experiences working with adolescents, athletes, and clinical patients in nutrition. After Cornell, Lauren intends to become a Registered Dietitian, working in the field of sports nutrition and pediatric nutrition.