Current Lab Members
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Isabel Magana
Lab Manager
Isabel graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a B.S. in Neuroscience and joined the Obata Lab in October of 2022. When not in the lab, Isabel enjoys cooking, music, and gaming.
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Andrew Schmidt
Research Technician
Andy joined the Obata Lab as a Research Technician in May 2023 after getting his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He is currently in the process of applying to medical school. Outside of work, he loves to read science fiction, travel to national parks, and play board games!
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Aliza Abbas
Research Technician
Aliza joined the lab in December of 2023. She graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2022 with a B.S. in Psychology and a concentration in Biology. She plans to attend medical school as her next step. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, singing, watching movies, and playing Mario Kart!
Lab Alumni
- Henry (Nguyen) Vo
- Haley De Selle
- Marcus Hayden (Amgen Scholar)
- Lakshmi Aravindan (STARS Student)
- Millie Castoldi (STARS Student)