Tanisha Solanki
ISM 2 MENTOR
CREATIVE WRITING AND OPTOGENETICS
Ms. Jessica Jalufka
Jessica Jalufka is a dedicated educator, creative writer, and lifelong learner. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Duke University, a Master of Education from Southern Methodist University, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Literature at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Jessica began her teaching career as a high school English teacher, where she spent seven years fostering a love of literature and writing in her students. She then transitioned to higher education and now serves as a college English and Education professor at Collin College and Dallas College.
A passionate writer since the 4th grade, Jessica graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy with a focus in creative writing. With over a decade of experience teaching and tutoring creative writing, she specializes in speculative fiction and delights in helping writers bring their imaginative worlds to life.
ISM 1 MENTOR
BIOELECTRICITY AND ION CHANNELS IN LUNG ADENOCARCINOMA
Dr. Nagarjun Venkata
Dr. Nagarjun Venkata is an Assistant professor at the Biomedical Research Center at the University of Texas at Tyler. His research experience spans diverse fields, e.g. cell and molecular biology, biophysics, physiology, and molecular toxicology.
He is interested in researching nanomaterials and their effects on the lungs. His group is interested in examining the composition of the EVs and their predictive power to identify toxic mixtures of public health concern and to provide a snapshot of the health status of lungs.
Through the mentorship, he is aiming to help me research on the sodium channel SLC 34 A2 and what is its role in Lung Adenocarcinoma.
