The Team

Zachary Bonomo | Graduate (Ph.D.) Research Assistant

Originally from Chicago, USA, Zach graduated in 2021 with a B.S. in Animal Science from Illinois State University before moving the the University of Missouri as a Senior Animal Technician in the lab of Dr. Thomas Spencer. Therafter Zach gained industry experience as a Clinical Research Biologist at Boehringer Ingelheim. As of August 2022, Zach is pursuing his Ph.D. around identifying the mechanisms governing mammalian uterine gland formation and behavior in health and disease.

Iebu Devkota | Graduate (Ph.D.) Research Assistant

Originally from Kathmandu, Nepal, Iebu graduated in 2020 with a B.V.Sc. & A.H. in Veterinary Medicine from the Agriculture and Forestry University in Chitwan, Nepal. During this time she obtained numerous awards and presented her research at regional and international conferences. Iebu then practiced as a veterinarian at the Kathmandu Animal Treatment Clinic. As of August 2022, Iebu is pursuing her Ph.D. around elucidating the mechanisms driving, sustaining, and inhibiting ungulate coneptus elongation.

Dailin Fuego | Graduate (M.S.) Research Assistant

Originally from Danli, Honduras, Dailin graduated in 2023 with a B.S. in Animal Science with a Food Animal specialization from the University of Florida (UF). During her time at UF, Dailin gained research experience in Dr. Peter J. Hansen’s group, conducting a project investigating the actions of adiponectin on the preimplantation bovine embryo. As of August 2023, Dailin is pursuing her M.S. investigating the impact of maternal obesity on offspring developmental programming. 

Sophie LeBlanc | Undergraduate Research Placement

Originally from Baton Rouge, LA, Sophie is a LSU senior majoring in Animal Sciences with a concentration in Science and Technology. Sophie joined the lab in May 2023, after receiving a LSU Discover grant to investigate the effects of metabolite supplementation on ungulate embryo development. Sophie is interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine and/or research.

 

 

 

Maya Ajodha | Undergraduate Research Placement

Originally from Tampa, USA, Maya is an LSU B.S. Animal Sciences major sophomore. Maya joined the lab in January 2023. Her research project revolves around live-bearing fish placentation mechanisms, in collaboration with the LSU Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resource Center.