MARKUS COVERT LAB

Principal Investigator

Postdoctoral Scholar Nora is a postdoctoral scholar in Bioengineering. She seeks to understand fundamental mechanisms behind gene expression and its determination of cell phenotype by using a combination of molecular biology and computational tools. Outside of the lab, Nora enjoys spending time with her two dogs, antiquing, and refinishing furniture.

Research Assistant Sean is a full-time research assistant. He hopes his work will make it easier for others to contribute to the whole-cell model. When he’s not in the lab, he enjoys practicing calisthenics and watching YouTube videos, sometimes both at the same time.

Research Scientist

PhD Student Riley is a second-year PhD student in Computational and Mathematical Engineering. She is passionate about the application of tools in mathematics and computer science to research questions in biology. Outside of research, she enjoys playing classical guitar and doing escape rooms.

PhD Student Cyrus is a second-year PhD student in Bioengineering. He enjoys making elegant tools and models that are useful for answering questions in science and engineering. He supervises the Stanford iGEM team. With his spare time, he enjoys the process of learning things - currently swing dance and improv theater.

PhD Student Gwanggyu is a sixth-year PhD student in Bioengineering. He is interested in building models of complex systems and uncovering patterns and insights from such models, while depleting the lab’s stock of Sour Patch Kids. Outside of lab, he enjoys hiking, running, playing golf, and traveling to new places.

PhD Student Mica is a first-year PhD student in Bioengineering. Mica is interested in advancing the application of computational models to pressing issues such as sustainability. Outside of the lab, Mica enjoys painting, making music, and cooking.

Coterm Student Adrian is a first generation low-income coterm student in Chemical Engineering passionate about research and development in the biosciences. Outside of the lab you can find Adrian cooking, playing games (both video and board games!), or swimming. Adrian is always looking for new adventures and experiences with friends.

Master's Student Nikita Mishra: Nikita is an MS student in Bioengineering. She is interested in understanding genetic mechanisms through the lens of both molecular and computational biology. Outside of the lab, Nikita enjoys reading, hanging out with friends and family, and spending time in the gym.

Undergraduate Student Kate is an undergraduate majoring in Computer Science. She is interested in the application of computer science to biological questions and using computational tools to discover new insights. Outside of the lab, she enjoys running, reading, and finding good coffee.

Undergraduate Student Aniketh is an undergraduate majoring in Computer Science. He is excited by how computation and technology can help solve complex problems in biology and improve outcomes in healthcare. Outside of the lab, he is an avid musician and outdoor enthusiast.

Undergraduate Student Albert is an undergraduate student majoring in Biology. He is interested in how different components of complex systems work together to allow life, and how mathematical/computational tools may reveal insights into that, as well as science generally! Albert also enjoys playing the piano and the trumpet.

Administrator