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INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY t 3 CHENXI XUI am an international student from China and obtained my master%u2019s degree in the US. At USC, I studied the role of a transcriptional factor ERRa in regulating fatty acid oxidation in search of potential therapeutic targets for treating NAFLD. At NYU School of Medicine, I worked on the catabolism and atherogenicity of ApoB lipoproteins. I am interested in the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying chronic diseases as well as the cardiometabolic risk factors in driving both metabolic disorders and vascular diseases. I also enjoy photographing and playing tennis in my spare time.CORA YOUNGSI am passionate about being a part of impactful research that works towards bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical application with the goal of improving patient outcomes and quality of life. As such, my research interests are broadly centered around translational research, particularly in the fields of regenerative medicine, cancer, and neurophysiology. Outside of the lab I enjoy traveling, and my favorite place to visit so far was Iceland where I was able to swim between tectonic plates. PAIGE LEARYI am a Minnesota native and graduated from Barry University in Florida where I was a student-athlete. I was part of the SURF program at Cincinnati Children%u2019s Hospital, researching myxomatous mitral valves in Marfan%u2019s syndrome. As an undergraduate, I conducted research on deciphering the signaling and trafficking activities of GPCRs. I am interested in the combination of molecular biology and translational science to explore pathogenesis and diseases while working towards finding therapies and treatments. I enjoy fields relating to cancer biology, immunology, pulmonology, and cardiovascular physiology. BRICEYDA LIMONI received my bachelor%u2019s degree in Biotechnology and Genomics from the Universidad Aut%u00f3noma de Sinaloa in Sinaloa, Mexico. I am currently a graduate student in Dr. Frank Duca%u2019s lab, where we study the role of the gut-brain axis in the development of metabolic disease, with a focus on understanding the signaling pathways involved in nutrient-induced satiation. Outside of the lab, I enjoy working out, staying active, and trying new recipes.ANDREW ORMI received my bachelor%u2019s degree in Biomedical sciences from Northern Arizona University. I am a current graduate student in Dr. Frank Duca%u2019s laboratory, where we investigate the impact of the gut microbiota in metabolic diseases, with a focus on identifying specific bacteria or bacterially-produced metabolites that we can target for treatment of obesity and diabetes. Outside of the lab I enjoy staying active by coaching and playing basketball and exploring new coffee shops in my area.IAN AHLBERGI graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and a minor in pharmacology. I am interested in researching how disease, stress, and aging contribute to reshaping immune cell subpopulation demographics. The goal of my research is to better understand how specific leukocytes can be targeted to ameliorate diseases. Outside of the lab, I enjoy running, traveling, and watching movies.tNEW GRADUATE STUDENTS2025 IBP PHD STUDENT COHORT - WELCOME!