LAB STAFF

Scroll through this page to see a little about the people that are involved in the Kanatous Lab.

GRADuate students

Melissa Morado

I am a master’s student in the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology, focusing on the physiological impacts of diet mammals. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and gained research experience in animal behavior, physiology, ecology, environmental science and engineering, and paleoecology during my time there. I enjoy mentoring the students in the lab as well as TAing for BZ214. Outside of the lab, I enjoy playing video games, building LEGOs, and spending time with my dog and cat.

Catalina Mazariegos Mejia

I am a master's student at Colorado State University. I majored in Zoology at Colorado State University. I plan in the future to be involved in conservation through research and medicine. Working in the lab has exposed me to the research field and has taught me personal and professional skills that I will continue to use in my future career. My favorite animals are felines, and I enjoy wildlife photography, listening to music, and traveling.

Awesome Lab Volunteers

Sami Wilkinson

I am a third-year undergraduate student at Colorado State University. I am majoring in Zoology with a focus on pre-vet. I am from Jensen Beach, Florida and this is my second year working in the Kanatous Lab. I am planning on going into the vet field and working with the rehabilitation and physiology of animals. I love doing anything outdoors, skiing, hiking, surfing, etc. I also like to spend time with my dog, friends, and family.

Zawadi Amanya

2023-2024 VPR Undergraduate Research Fellow

I am Zawadi Amanya, a second-year undergraduate student majoring in biochemistry. Aside from reading novels, I enjoy music, swimming, baking, and cooking. I mostly enjoy fantasy and African literature in novels.

Erik Evans

I am a pre-veterinary path student with a Masters in Biomedical Sciences and a specialty in Animal Anatomy. I am passionate about the world of comparative anatomy and physiology particularly of animals in extreme environments. On my free time I enjoy riding my motorcycle, making art, playing video games, and watching reality tv.

LAB ALUMNI

Former Graduate Students

Amber E. Schlater

The College of Saint Scholastica, Professor in the Department of Biology

Caitlin Kielhorn

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Professional Research Assistant, Medicine-Cardiology

Teresa Garcia

Mike DeMiranda, Jr.

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Portfolio Manager

Todd L. Green

New York Institute of Technology at Arkansas State, Assistant Professor

Ashley Larson

Colorado State University, Department of Biology, Wilsterman Lab Research Technician I

Arielle Howell

Dominique Montano

MS Thesis - Are You What You Eat? Assessing Intracellular Effects of Supplemental Lipid within Mouse (C2C12) Skeletal Muscle Cells
Compass Community Collaborative School, Teacher-Advisor: High School Science & Art

Former Lab Volunteers

Emily Mench

Somalia Randle

Brittany Dougan

Jaime K. Mayberry

Linnea E. Pearson

Kelly Sekiya

Heather Skeen

Lauren Cuevas

Katie Glatfelter

Shayla Bonitz

Jonathan London

Aaron Schmadeke

Augie Fitzpatrick

Lindsey Roberts

Ruby Reed

Victoria Hurteau

Ally Hazy

Alexia Ornelas

Emma Seufer

Michaela Leclerc

Kelly Clements

Kayla Furuiye

Aubrey Bowlus

Jazreal Sanchez