Thelma graduated from UC Davis in 2009 with a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, focusing on macromolecule characterization, synthesis, and intermolecular interactions. Under direct supervision of Dr. Lamba, she assists in performing experiments related to pluripotent cells and synthesis of small molecules. Other responsibilities include general lab management duties, scheduling and planning assistance, budget monitoring and purchase orders approval, providing technical assistance to students and other laboratory personnel, obtaining approvals required for environmental safety, animal use, and stem cell use (e.g., laboratory clearance, IACUC, IRB, SCRO, and BUA), and assisting in the assembly of materials for grant and fellowship applications.

Mark Gutierrez graduated from Dominican University of California in 2012 with a BS in Molecular Cell Biology and a minor in Chemistry. A student in Dominican University’s MS Biology program, he currently works in the Lamba lab to explore his interests in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine with the hope of gaining insight for future endeavors in medical research.

Joe graduated from the University of Washington in 2011 with a BS in Biochemistry. He is currently working in the Lamba lab to gain deeper insight into the new methods of developing stem cells to treat degenerative diseases.