Current Students
Advanced Development Phase (M4)
Drew Farr, PhD
- MD/PhD Student
M4
B.A. Economics - University of Georgia
Knoxville, TN
Gregory Milburn, PhD
- MD/PhD Student
M4
B.S. Biology, B.S. Chemistry - University of Kentucky
Louisville, KY
Aaron Silverstein, PhD
- MD/PhD Student
M3
Ph.D. Neuroscience, B.S. Neuroscience, B.S. Psychology - Univ. KY
Paducah, KY
Application Phase (M3)
Jonathan Vincent, PhD
- Medical Student (M3)
G4
B.S. Neurobiology, M.B.A. - University of Cincinnati
Loveland, OH
Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?
I chose the University of Kentucky because it offers the ideal balance of rigorous clinical training and a robust commitment to neuroscience… Read More
What do you like about your program?
What I like most about the UK MD/PhD program is how well it integrates personalized mentorship with flexibility to pursue high-impact research.… Read More
What are your hobbies?
I’ve always been a bit of a tinkerer—I really enjoy working on creative tech projects using Arduino and Raspberry Pi boards, especially ones that… Read More
Graduate Phase PhD Candidates
Zach Beckner
- PhD Candidate, Fisher Laboratory
G3
B.S. Biology - University of Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY
Erich Franz
- Graduate Research Assistant, Dr. Sidney Whiteheart
G4
B.S. Biomedical Engineering - RPI; M.S. Biomedical Engineering - BU
Collegeville, PA
Olivia Hage
- PhD Candidate, Gordon Laboratory
G4
B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology - Pennsylvania State University
Philadelphia, PA
Emily Huffman
- PhD Candidate, Sturgill & Waters Laboratories
G4
B.S. Neuroscience, University of Kentucky
Louisville, KY
Parvanee Karimpour
- PhD Candidate, O'Connor Laboratory
Mitchel Kuperstein
- PhD Candidate
G2
B.S. Physiology, B.S. Neurobiology - University of Connecticut
Annabel McAtee
- PhD Candidate, Stowe Laboratory
G4
B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Davenport, Iowa
Akhil Pallerla
- PhD Candidate, Johnson Laboratory
G4
B.S. Neuroscience and B.A Economics - University of Pittsburgh
Cincinnati, OH
Reecha Suri
- PhD Candidate
G3
M.S. in Physiology and Biophysics - Georgetown University
Ellicott City, MD
Ashley White
- Graduate Research Assistant
G3
B.S. Biology - University of Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY
Graduate Phase PhD Students
Ryan Barney
- MD/PhD Student
G2
B.S. Cell Biology and Physiology - Brigham Young University
Salt Lake City, UT
MaKayla Cox
- Graduate Research Assistant
G1
B.S., Biochemistry, Minors in Spanish & Public Health - U. of Illinois
Alton, Illinois
Beau Forester
- Graduate Research Assistant
G1
B.A. Neuroscience - Ohio Wesleyan University; M.S. Medical Physiology
Glencoe, Illinois
Kenneth Hawkins
- Graduate Research Assistant
G1
B.S. Biomedical Sciences & M.S. Nanotechnology - University of Florida
Port Orange, Florida
Kyle D Hedinger
- Graduate Research Assistant
G1
B.A. Biochemistry - Hanover College
Jasper, IN
Amunet Jacobs
- Graduate Research Assistant, Macauley Laboratory
G1
B.S. Neuroscience - Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA
Shruthi Kandalai
- Graduate Research Assistant
G1
BS Biological Sciences - Ohio Univ.; MA Bioethics - Ohio State Univ.
Columbus, OH
Madison O Kilgore
- Graduate Research Assistant
G1
B.S. Biology, Distinguished Major - University of Virginia
Yorktown, VA
Emma Stemen
- Graduate Research Assistant
G1
B.A. Biochemistry & Hispanic Studies - DePauw University
Cincinnati, OH
Landon Thompson
- Graduate Research Assistant
G1
B.S./M.S. Microbiology - Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Bethlehem, New York
Core Principles Phase (M2)
Core Principles Phase (M1)
Elizabeth M Pickford
- MD/PhD Student
M1
B.S. Biology - Virginia Military Institute
Gilroy, CA