People
Heien Lab 2022
From left to right: Andrea Hamilton, Chidiebere Ogbu, Dr. M. Leandro Heien, Dr. Blake Seaton, Nathan Weintraub
M. Leandro Heien
Andrea Hamilton
B.S. in Chemistry from Truman State University (2019)
My research focuses on understanding dopamine release in response to different stimulation parameters. In my free time, I like to play volleyball, bike, bake, and be outdoors.
Nathan Weintraub
B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology from The University of Arizona (2017)
My research focuses on developing new instrumentation and software to improve how we measure dopamine and other neurotransmitters in the brain using electrochemical techniques. I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and playing tennis.
Chidiebere Ogbu
Imani Ralph
I am majoring in biochemistry with minors in astrobiology and statistics & data science. I am interested in neuronal research but have a new found interest in epidemiology and studying disease spreads as well as modes of control. I aspire to be a medical physician in pediatrics as I am currently pre-med. during my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and watching shows on platforms like Netflix.
Pedro Juarez
I am majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Spanish, and I am interested in analytical chemistry with an emphasis on bioanalytical chemistry. I plan on obtaining my PhD in chemistry and aspire to work in research. In my spare time I enjoy fiddling with electronics, playing the violin, and spending time with family.
Heien Lab Alumni
Dr. Blake Seaton
2022
Dr. Cat Kramer
2018
Dr. Chris Atcherley
2014
Dr. Chenxi Liu
2021
Dr. Kate Parent
2017
Dr. James Siegenthaler
2020
Dr. Adam Meier
2017
Dr. Taylor Gee
2020
Dr. Nick Laude,
2015
Dr. Drew Farrell
2019
Dr. Rich Vreeland
2015
Time to a PhD in the Heien Lab
4.98 ± 0.93 years (mean ± SD, n = 11), median = 4.88 years
PhD Graduation rate = 100% (n = 11)*
*one student switched labs and obtained a PhD (not included in the 11)