Spring 2023 Graduates
Aadil Sheikh, Ph.D.
Dr Aadil Sheikh is a recent graduate from our PhD in Biology program. Dr Sheikh’s research in the Greathouse and Taube labs resulted in his successful defense titled “Bacteroides fragilis OMVs are used for secretion of a discrete subset of RNAs that stimulate an immune response in colonic epithelial cells”. Following his graduation from our program, Aadil will be attending the Texas Tech University School of Medicine starting in the Fall of 2023.
“My time in the program was very rewarding, I experienced quite a bit of personal and professional development. Having the opportunity to work with excellent mentors and peers has been the top highlight of my last 5 years.”
- Dr. Aadil Sheikh, 2023
Maddie Algya, M.A.H.P.
Maddie Algya is a recent graduate from our Master of Arts in Biology, Health Professions program. Maddie’s research in the Koutakis lab resulted in her successful defense titled “Analyzing Claudication in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease and the Correlation of Quality of Life Questionnaire and Functional Tests”. Following her graduation from our program, Maddie will be attending the UT School of Dentistry at Houston starting in the Fall of 2023.
“The MAHP Program was a great Biology gap-year program that allowed me to take more upper biology courses and participate in research. During Dental School interviews, I received lots of questions about this program, and all were very impressed. I would recommend this program to anybody looking for a gap-year option before attending Dental or Medical school! Thank you to everyone who helped this program be a success!”
- Maddie Algya, 2023