Tadahiro Goda received a PhD in biology at Kyushu University, Japan in 2001. He worked at the National Institute for Medical Research, UK, as a research associate developing amphibian genetic approaches using Xenopus tropicalis from 2002 to 2006. He then moved to the University of Virginia to study Drosophila circadian clocks from 2007 to 2011. Since November 2011, he has worked in the Hamada Lab revealing the molecular and neural mechanisms of Drosophila temperature preference rhythms.

Olivia Lopez received a BS in psychobiology from UCLA in 2021. Immediately following graduation, she worked as a 7th & 8th grade science teacher in Denver, CO. She then worked at a donor tissue testing facility, Eurofins DPT, before returning to California. Her current role as a Junior Specialist with the Hamada Lab will assist in her pursuit of a PhD in neuroscience. Olivia is most interested in researching the impact of lifestyle choices on neural and physiological health.

Kazim graduated from the University of California at Davis with a BS degree in Global Disease Biology. He has been working at the Hamada lab for almost 2 years and has enjoyed the study of behavioral changes in body temperature rhythm. Having recently joined the lab as a Junior Specialist, his ultimate goal is to get his PhD from UC Davis and make a positive impact on society.

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Gregory Bui is an undergraduate student majoring in Molecular and Medical Microbiology at UC Davis. He plans to graduate in the Spring of 2024, with the hopes of attending medical school in the years following. Gregory began working in the Hamada Lab in the Fall of 2023.

Phoebe is an undergraduate student at UC Davis planning to graduate in 2026 with a B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior and a minor in Human Development. She started as an undergraduate research assistant in the Hamada Lab in Spring 2023 and hopes to one day become a nurse.

Roslyn Catiis is an undergraduate student studying Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior at the University of California, Davis. She is interested in pursing a career in dentistry. She joined the Hamada Lab in Fall of 2023.

Galen Guo is an undergraduate majoring in Biochemical Engineering and minoring in Material Science Engineering, with plans on graduating in 2026. He began his work in Hamada Lab during the spring of 2024.

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Peixin He is an undergraduate student majoring in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior at UC Davis. She joined the Hamada Lab in April 2024 to explore and develop research skills for graduate school. She is most interested in optogenetics.

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Carolina is an undergraduate student majoring in Animal Science at UC Davis. She anticipates graduating in June 2025 and hopes to attend veterinary school afterward. During her free time, she enjoys photography, listening to music, and trying new restaurants! Carolina started working in the Hamada Lab in Spring 2024. 

Gabriel Zara is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Davis studying Biological Sciences with a Minor in Medical Humanities. He plans to graduate in the Spring of 2025, aiming to pursue a career in the medical field in the future. Gabriel joined the Hamada Lab in June 2024.

I am Toru Iseki from Japan. I am an international student from September 2024 to June 2025. I am an undergraduate student and will graduate in March 2026. My major in Japan is Biological Science. I am interested in circadian rhythm. For my future career, I joined the Hamada Lab and want to acquire skills to be a great scientist.

My name is Michelle Khine and I am a genetics & genomics major. I am interested in biotech and research after undergrad. In my free time, I like to watch dramas and read!

Richard graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a B.S. in Molecular and Medical Microbiology and a minor in English. He joined the Hamada Lab as a Junior Specialist in August 2023 in hopes of developing the skills to pursue a future PhD. 

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Eva finished her undergraduate experience with a degree in Biotechnology from UC Davis in Winter of 2023. She worked for a year researching a vaccine for Melanoma during her undergraduate years, and now brings her experiences to the Hamada team as a Junior Specialist. She plans to pursue a career in medicine in the future, but is currently enjoying her time working with the Hamada lab.

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Alexis Atherley is PostBaccalaureate student at UC Davis. Alexis earned her BS in Biological Sciences at UC Irvine in 2021 and began working in the Hamada Lab during Summer 2023. After completion of her PostBacc,she plans to apply to medical school to pursue a career in medicine.

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Thy is a Cell Biology and History major. After her undergraduate studies, she plans on going to nursing school. Outside of the lab and classes, she enjoys listening to music, crocheting, and walking around the Davis campus.

I am an incoming third year. My major is Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior and I am doing a minor in Spanish. I plan to graduate Spring 2025. 

Richard Ngo is an undergraduate student majoring in Molecular and Medical Microbiology at the University of California, Davis. He is currently pursuing a career in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Richard joined the Hamada Lab in Spring 2024.

Yifei Cai is an undergraduate student majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She is interested in understanding the molecular mechanism of physiology and neuroscience because they heavily influence the wellness of species, including us as humans. She looks forward to working with the Hamada Lab to expand my knowledge and better prepare for future study in graduate school.

Gurbani Saini is an undergraduate student at UC Davis majoring in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior. After graduating in June 2025, she hopes to attend dental school and pursue a career in orthodontics. Gurbani joined the Hamada Lab in March 2024.  

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Aayiz Mansuri is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Davis majoring in Global Disease Biology. He hopes to pursue a career in the medical field after graduating in June of 2027. Aayiz started working in the Hamada Lab in April 2024

Nikita is an undergraduate student working on her B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior with a minor in Sociology at UC Davis. After graduating she will pursue a career in medicine and research. She enjoys traveling and spending time on the beach with her dog.

Alison is an undergraduate majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Human Development and Art Studio. She plans to graduate in 2026 and pursue a career working with children in the medical or educational field. In her free time, she likes painting, sewing, roller skating, and skateboarding! Alison joined the Hamada lab in Fall 2024