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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

Kalem Hanlon is an M.S. student in nutrition currently working in the Poole lab. He earned his Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Life Sciences with a specialization in Biomedical Sciences at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. His research examines how different types of dietary fiber impact the human gut microbiome composition and functionality. The goal of this research is to identify food components and dietary patterns that can optimize metabolic health by considering an individual’s

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