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University of Virginia
College of Arts & Sciences
The Tepe Lab
Our team is composed of highly skilled and dedicated researchers, each bringing their own unique perspective and expertise to the lab. Together, we are committed to advancing the field of synthetic organic chemistry and biochemistry and developing new therapies for diseases, neurodegeneration, and cancer.
Current Members
Dr. Allison Vanecek
PhD 2023
Senior Research Specialist, Dow
Dr. Grace Hubbell
PhD 2022
Staff Scientist, Trace Biosciences
Dr. Corey Jones
PhD 2019
Postdoctoral researcher, Pfizer
Dr. Matt Giletto
PhD 2017
Scientist, MSU, Medicinal Chemistry Center
Dr. Robert Mosey
PhD 2010
Associate Professor, Lake Superior State University
Dr. Jason Fisk
PhD 2009
Principal Research Scientist, Dow Chemical Co.
Dr. Christopher Hupp
PhD 2009
Senior Director, Ipsen Pharmaceuticals
Bahar Ghaffari
PhD Candidate
PhD Candidate in the Borhan Lab at Michigan State University
Dr. Sophia Staerz
PhD 2023
Research Biologist, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Katarina Keel
PhD 2021
Senior Scientist, Eli Lilly
Dr. Evert Njomen
PhD 2019
Postdoctoral researcher, Scripps Research in the Cravatt lab
Dr. Nicole Hewlett
PhD 2014
Scientist, Dow Chemical Co.
Dr. Rahman Saleem
PhD 2010
Associate Professor, Lahore University
Dr. Amanda Palumbo
PhD 2009
Associate R&D Director, Dow Corning
Dr. Vasudha Sharma
PhD 2005
Research Professor, University of Florida
Dr. Taylor Fiolek
PhD 2023
Scientist, MSU, Medicinal Chemistry Center
Dr. Shafaat Md Mehedi
PhD 2020
Scientist, Pfizer
Dr. Travis Bethel
PhD 2017
Assistant Professor, Minnesoata State University
Dr. Michael Kuszpit
PhD 2013
Principal Scientist, Sage Therapeutics
Dr. Thu Nguyen
PhD 2010
Assistant Professor, Lake Superior State University
Dr. Samantha Frawley
PhD 2009
Associate Professor, Lyman Briggs College
Dr. Mahesh Peddibhotla
PhD 2004
Research Professor, University of Florida
Former Students
Christi Harris
2020-2023
Research Assistant, Michigan State University
Prof. Timothy Friebe
2017-sabbatical
Professor, Eastern Michigan University
Prof. Timothy Friebe
2007- sabbatical
Professor, Eastern Michigan University
Prof. Ayoob Bazgir
2022-2023
Lecturer, Michigan State University
Theresa Lansdell
2000-2012
Assistant Professor, University of Virginia
Dr. Jayakumar Warrier
2003-2004
Director, Bristol Myers Squibb
Prof. Robert Mosey
2019- sabbatical
Associate Professor, Lake Superior State University
Dr. Daljinder Kahlon
2007-2009
Director, Nalco Energy Services
Dr. Guangyi Jin
2002-2003
Research Scientist UCSD Cancer Center
Former Research Associates
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