Our Team

Some thing about all of us….

TJ Firneno, PhD

(he/him)

Principal Investigator

Under construction…. You can find a copy of my most up to date CV here.

Katherine Golden

Masters Student

Michael Grapin

Undergraduate Researcher

I am a third-year studying biology with a secondary in data science. I am interested in investigating genotype-to-phenotype mechanisms that are found across the diversity of life. Outside of academics, I am a avid outdoorsman and a member of the Juniata College football team.

Brayden Todd

Undergraduate Researcher

Ava Merced

(she/her)

Undergraduate Researcher

I'm a first-year studying environmental science excited to work on undergraduate research. I'm super interested in wildlife, genetics, conservation, and more. Fun fact about me: I've been bitten by a penguin!

Bella Rose

(she/her)

Undergraduate Researcher

I am a first-year student excited to enter the world of research! I'm interested in genetics, evolution, and animal behavior. My favorite animals are sharks, and I hope to study them as my career someday.

Lab Alumni & Past Mentees