Members

Aarzoo is interested in unraveling the mechanism of pathogenesis of diseases to gain crucial insights into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. In Chatterjee's lab, she is working on understanding the role of the Translesion Synthesis (TLS) pathway in response to genetic instability caused by the expansion of triplet repeats. She completed her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry at Panjab University. She then earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry at UVM in Liptak lab where she investigated the role of ferryl heme in IsdG mediated heme degradation pathway of Staphylococcus Aureus. She is also one of the seven recipients of the 2024 Celdara High-potential Entrepreneurs fellowship. Outside of lab, she enjoys sunsets, cooking, DIY crafts, music, and video games.

In 2022, Brian completed his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California, Irvine. After being a chemistry lecturer for 2 years, he made the Big decision to move from sunny CA (where he has been his whole life) to the Green Mountain State of VT and pursue his degree in medicine at UVM. His goal is to become a physician scientist who can address cancer as a clinician, educator, and researcher. He enthusiastically joins the Chatterjee Lab as a postdoctoral trainee to expand his chemistry area of injury into cancer biology. Outside his seemingly busy academic life, Brian somehow has the time to cook Michelin star-worthy dishes daily, exercise weekly, make the occasional weekend road trips, explore local coffee shops with friends, and reconnect with family, friends, and former mentees.

Josh is a senior graduate student in the lab and is expected to graduate in 2025. He loves to think about the complexities of SARS-CoV-2 and host responses. In addition to research, he loves traveling, cooking, and doing small science projects!

Ava is a 4th-year medical student actively studying several aspects of neurodegenerative disorders, from basic biology to host-pathogen interactions. Besides medical school and research, Ava loves writing, beaches, and spending time with family!

I am a first-year graduate student in the CMB program, with a keen interest in unraveling the mechanisms of Rev1-dependent DNA damage response and its potential role in therapeutic resistance to cancer, including chemoresistance and radio resistance. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing the piano, producing music and background scores for short films, and exploring the beauty of our planet. I am excited for the journey ahead in the Chatterjee lab and look forward to my research years.

I am investigating the role of Rev1 in cellular senescence within the cGAS-STING pathway. Outside of the lab I enjoy golfing, doing gymnastics, and cooking. 

I am investigating the role of REV1 within the cell cycle. 

 In my free time I collect and care for houseplants, paint, go antiquing and thrifting, and I like to cook and host dinner parties. 

I am investigating the relationship between REV3 inhibition and autophagy. I enjoy playing tennis, lifting, and hiking. 

I am investigating the role of REV1 in the cellular response to different types of DNA damage, such as cross-linking and double-strand breaks. Outside of the lab I enjoy hiking, alpine skiing, lacrosse, tennis, fishing, and music! 

Anushka is enthusiastic to understand the role of transcriptomic regulations and how it can help progress drug treatment with both viral infections and tumorgenesis. Her favorite pastime is interacting with the mice in the research colonies and walking her cat, Acetoney!

Colin investigates cytotoxicity and metabolic impact of the use of novel translesion synthesis inhibitors for cancer treatment. 

I am pursuing a B.S. in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics. I am interested in studying how REV1 regulates switches in cell death pathway choice, specifically autophagy and senescence. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, singing, and watching sports!

I just started in the Chatterjee lab this fall and am currently learning more about the REV1 pathway, scientific techniques, and the projects being researched. Outside of the lab, I enjoy hiking, hockey, pickleball, and art!