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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. 

Jada Vyphuis is an M.S. student in Nutrition completing the combined Dietetic Internship program under the guidance of Dr. Angela Odoms-Young. She earned her B.S. in Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Human Development from Cornell University. Originally from the Bronx, NY, Jada’s research interests were shaped by her experience as a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, where she examined the intersections of food justice, culturally relevant dietary interventions, and the role of structural inequities in

I believe in the power of how we design our homes and communities to influence our everyday well-being. The experiences we have within their designs reflect complex interactions among the physical structure, social relations, and sociocultural expectations that govern our built environment. My most recent research has focused on the role of home and communities in helping older adults age in place. I listen to their lived experiences and observe their everyday practices in hopes