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Sarah Caddy
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Tawny Chandler
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Tom Lonergan
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Sarah Woodyear
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Serena Teh
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Nabila Nawar Binti
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Taylor McGee
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Rafael Flores
ROTATING GRADUATE STUDENT (BBS)
Rafael is a first year PhD student in the BBS program. He earned his veterinary degree from Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Brazil, and has a background in virology across multiple animal species, with experience in molecular biology, immunology, diagnostics, and vaccine research. Outside the lab, he enjoys hiking, cooking, and hitting the gym.
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Louis Rivera
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
Louis is a junior majoring in biology on the pre-med track. He is particularly interested in evidence-based preventive care. On the side, he enjoys running, fencing, gaming, and working as an EMT.
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Sike Ajagbe
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
Sike is a sophomore majoring in biological sciences and minoring in health policy and nutrition on the pre-med track. She is interested in pursuing a career in pediatric medicine and is passionate about maternal and child health and health equity. Outside of academics, she enjoys tennis, board games, audiobooks, and logic puzzles.
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Deana Tomlinson
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
Deana is a junior majoring in Global and Public Health. She is interested in the link between public health and wet-lab research, with a particular focus on maternal and child health. Outside of the lab, she enjoys working with children, watching TV, and trying new foods.
Lab pets
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Monty
Monty is a very handsome and excitable Border collie x Coonhound. He was adopted by PI Sarah Caddy and her family in 2025. He is great at stealing socks and lunging at cyclists/deer/squirrels/anything that moves.
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Barry
Barry the awesome Husky is a big brother to baby Nora. Here he is joining in a lab pool party at his home. His favorite snack is popcorn, and his favorite part of the day is when a siren goes by so he can start a howl.
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Milo
Milo is a retired teaching beagle from Cornell Vet School. He is learning the ins and outs of being a dog!
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Alfie
Alfie (Alfalfa) is a guinea pig, who likes pets and head scratches. He also enjoys snacking on hay, and shoving his litter tray.
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Flapjack and Dumpling
Named by Sarah’s kids, these two little pigs are becoming bolder by the day. Their favorite food is cucumber. They are very good at squeaking when they hear the fridge door open.
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Clover
Clover likes to run a lot, bark at the mailman, and sit on people's laps. Although she is very anxious, she certainly likes to make her presence known.
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Cooper
Cooper is Clover's younger brother and likes to attempt to dig holes in the sofa. He gets car sick, but still always wants to go for rides.
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Ollie
Ollie is a 10-year-old cavapoo who likes eating sausages and barking at planes but hates peas.