The genetic make up of LIBRA

🇦🇪 Born and raised in the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi! her days are often filled with the joyful company of her beloved cats and the majestic presence of her horses. She is an awardee of the Kawader Program and looking forward to making breakthroughs in science. 

🇯🇴 Our 1st PhD student. She's not just a T cell aficionado, but also a passionate devotee of shawerma and the art of Korean skincare. Get ready, as she leads the charge in revolutionizing T cell immunotherapy with the same dedication she applies to achieving that radiant Korean skin glow! 🌯✨🔬

🇦🇪 Loves delving into reading epic fantasy and romance novels. His favorites are the books that combine the two genres! 

🇸🇬 Mastermind in charge - Jeremy Teo! When he's not leading the scientific charge as our Lab PI, he's out there crushing triathlons and savoring every sip of coffee to supercharge his day.

🇹🇭🇩🇪 Multi-talented brilliant research scientist! With a knack for biochemistry and matrix biology, he also doubles as our resident foodie photographer, adding a flavorful twist to our scientific endeavors.

🇦🇪 She is the definition of what happens if your inner child survives into adulthood. Endless questions, nagging perseverance & the occasional crying. 
When she’s not busy in the lab you’ll find her at your local coffee shop or mastering the padel court 🎾

🇵🇸 She is a PhD student at Khalifa University as well as a long-time collaborator at our lab. Prepare to be amazed by her extraordinary endeavors in the realms of biosensing scaffolds and microfluidic devices. It's a scientific show you won't want to miss!

🇦🇪 She is part of the Mubadala-NYUAD project team at LIBRA. When not living the research life, she plays the oud, or so she claims. We have yet to hear piece from her.

🇵🇸 Athletic Asma loves moving/playing sports and learning new things. When not in classes she is most likely rolling on the mats practicing Jiu jistu, training with the basketball team or taking sunset walks outside.

🇬🇭 Our 1st Honors thesis student who's now shining as a PhD candidate. Not only does he possess a brilliant scientific mind, but he's also a musical virtuoso with an undying affection for Broadway's finest tunes.

🇦🇲 Rooted in Armenia, Emma is an undergraduate researcher who is disillusioned by society and fully committed to exploring the laws of nature. When she's not diving into science, she's either at the gym or planning her life out on Pinterest

🇦🇺 Pursuing PhD - PhD Student Bond University

🇸🇩🇷🇸 Star immunologist and space biology enthusiast! When she's not uncovering the secrets of science, you can find her saddling up for horseback rides, whipping up delicious treats in the kitchen, and unleashing her inner warrior with Muay Thai moves. Plus, she's got a bit of a sneaker addiction that adds extra pep to her step!

🇨🇳 She is a junior visiting student from NYU Shanghai with a background in Data Science. She enjoy taking photographs as a way to explore one place and uber excited about exploring Abu Dhabi and its surroundings with her camera.

🇵🇱🇸🇾 Our enthusiastic mechanical engineering undergraduate, whose love for basketball and fitness mirrors his commitment to engineering excellence. His passion for video games translates into a keen eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving.

🇵🇸 The vibrant and determined PhD student on her quest to master the world of microfluidic chips! Beyond the lab, she's a fearless thrill-seeker, a spontaneous dance enthusiast, and a devoted cat parent.