Undergraduate Students

Dayna Francis

Dayna is a senior studying biochemistry and molecular biology. She is gaining experience in synthetic biology and learning about RNA circuits to further medicine. In her free time, she loves to experiment with hairstyles/hair colors, cook, and spend time with friends and family.

Ananya Pemaraj

Ananya is a sophomore at BU studying Biomedical Engineering. She hopes to learn more about regulating gene expression and detecting mutations in RNA. Outside of the lab, she enjoys exploring Boston, baking, and hiking.

Olivia Border

Olivia is a junior studying Biomedical Engineering. She grew up in Switzerland, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and the U.S. She is gaining experience with viral diagnostic and DNA sequencing using nanodevices. Outside of the lab, Olivia likes to hang out with her friends and listen to music.