Alumni

Omar Almakki was a research technician in the Diver Lab from January 2022 - July 2023. Omar graduated from the University of Chicago in 2021 with majors in Biology and Theater and Performance Studies, and is originally from West Lafayette, Indiana. Omar is currently furthering his studies by going to medical school at Indiana University’s Indianapolis campus.

Current Position: Medical Student at the University of Indiana Indianapolis Campus

Kate Enquist was a participant in the MSK Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) in the summer of 2023. She is interested in the molecular pathways responsible for neurologic diseases and cancer, with an emphasis on the implications of protein structure and function. She also aimed to gain exposure to the drug development process, specifically investigating drug-protein interactions, drug ADME properties and drug metabolism. Outside of research, she enjoys weightlifting, swimming, and cooking! Kate completed her undergraduate degree at Vassar College. She is currently a doctoral study of Pharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Joshua spent the summer following his freshman year of college as an undergraduate researcher in the Diver lab. Josh is born and raised in New York City and is currently studying biology and chemistry at the University of Chicago. Outside of the lab, Josh enjoys working out, playing baseball, and exploring central park.

Current Position: Doctoral Candidate at the University of Pennsylvania

Current Position: Undergraduate Student at the University of Chicago