Principal Investigator
Elizabeth C. Duran
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Graduate Students
Romana Akter
MS, Biohemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka
BS, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka
rakter@uab.edu
Romana is interested in studying the role of spliceosomal proteins using biophysical and single molecule techniques.
Rotation Students
Gabby Quebedeaux
BS, Chemistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham
b0014471@uab.edu
Gabby graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 2024. During her graduate studies she is interested in learning more about medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis, along with researching potential drug targets against Neurodegenerative diseases and Cancer.
Undergraduates
Emma Edgington
Emma is a third-year undergraduate majoring in chemistry. Outside of lab, Emma enjoys spending time with her family.
Ross Dahlberg
Ross is a fourth-year undergraduate double majoring in chemistry and physics. Outside of lab, he enjoys watching and writing science fiction and horror films.
Alana Murphy
Alana is a senior chemistry major with a minor in biology, and I hope to become a forensic chemist. Outside of lab, she enjoys playing video games and pickleball.
