People

Graduate Program
Physiology and Developmental Biology
Undergrad Degree
Applied Physics

Research Interest
Biophysics of Influenza A M2 Inhibitors

Biography
Kelly grew up in Aberdeen, WA and served a mission in Florianopolis, Brazil. He graduated from BYU-Idaho with a B.S. in Physics and a minor in biology. He is now a PhD candidate in the Physiology and Developmental Biology program, with an emphasis in biophysics. He will be pursuing a career as a biophysicist research scientist in industry.

Graduate Program
Neuroscience
Undergrad Degree
Neuroscience

Research Interest
Chronic pain and fMRI

Biography
Ty, from Plain City, UT, is a BYU senior studying Neuroscience and Russian. After a wonderful undergraduate experience, he plans to continue his education by pursuing graduate-level research in neuroscience.

Undergrad Program
Biophysics
Research Interest
Nutraceuticals against influenza: extraction and testing
Biography
I'm working on in vitro testing of nutraceuticals against influenza virus as well as nutraceutical extractions. I grew up all over the US and Germany as a military "brat" and served a mission in Latvia. I'm a senior (but graduating in 14 months) studying biophysics. Upon graduation, I want to continue biomedical research to help improve medical treatments of various ailments.

Undergrad Program
Physiology and Developmental Biology
Research Interest
In Vitro Testing of Nutraceuticals Against Influenza Virus
Biography
Garret is from Lehi, Utah and served an LDS mission in Argentina. His current research interests involve testing possible antiviral compounds for therapeutic effect. He is interested in the applications of influenza research because of the potential for practical benefits in people's lives. Upon graduation, he plans to attend medical school to continue to learn how to apply scientific knowledge to contribute to a better quality of life.

Undergrad Program
Physiology and Developmental Biology
Research Interest
In Vitro Testing of Nutraceuticals Against Influenza Virus
Biography
Siale is from Salem, Utah. She served a mission in Bacolod, Philippines. She is a Junior studying Physiology & Developmental Biology. She plans on entering into the medical field.

Research Interest
Chemical Properties of Influenza Anti-virals

Undergrad Program
PDBio
Research Interest
Functionality and practicality of influenza drugs
Biography
Aidan is a sophomore from Hershey, Pennsylvania. Upon graduating, he plans on attending medical school. His interests in the medical field stem from a desire to learn about how the human body functions and the way it reacts in various situations.