Meet the PI
Kevin Mark, Ph.D.
Kevin received his Ph.D. from UC San Francisco (UCSF) as a graduate student with David Toczyski. He later completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the lab of Michael Rape at UC Berkeley. In 2024, Kevin joined the faculty in the Dept. of Cell Biology at UT Southwestern as an assistant professor.
Lab Members
Ian Sartor (Research Technician)
Ian received his bachelor’s degree from the Honors College at the University of North Texas with a BA in Biology and minor in Chemistry. Before joining the Mark Lab, Ian’s previous research focused on the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites as well as the identification of pharmaceutical targets for cancer treatments. His interests include live music, cooking, and reading.
Ronni Ramos (Research Technician)
Ronni graduated from Williams College in 2024 with a BA in Biology. Prior to joining the Mark Lab, Ronni’s research aimed to investigate the downstream signaling effects of estrogenic compounds on heart valve morphogenesis in zebrafish. Outside of the lab, her interests include watching college softball, writing, and snuggling with her cat, Rhombus.