Department of Bioengineering
2026 Bioengineering Cohort
The Knight Campus welcomes new PhD students whose diverse talents and interests are matched by a shared drive to create real-world impact and elevate their scientific careers.
PhD Student
Roxanne Bahn-Bales
Undergraduate Studies: Oregon State University
Lab: Willett and Keller Lab
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PhD Student
Emma Holloway
Undergraduate Studies: Colorado State University
Lab: Benoit Lab
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PhD Student
Ryan Lang
Undergraduate Studies: Santa Clara University
Lab: Keller Lab
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PhD Student
Jocelyn Leal
Undergraduate Studies: Haverford College
Lab: Willett Lab
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PhD Student
Sam Littman
Undergraduate Studies: Tufts University
Lab: Plesa Lab
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PhD Student
Cagla Numanoglu
Undergraduate Studies: Union College (New York)
Lab: Peeler Lab
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PhD Student
Andre Olarra
Undergraduate Studies: Oregon State University
Lab: Dalton Lab
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PhD Student
Katie Zobus
Undergraduate Studies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Lab: Benoit and Willett Lab
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