Current Lab Members
Andrew Schmidt
Research Technician
Andy joined the Obata Lab as a Research Technician in May 2023 after getting his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He is currently in the process of applying to medical school. Outside of work, he loves to read science fiction, travel to national parks, and play board games!
Aliza Abbas
Research Technician
Aliza joined the lab in December of 2023. She graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2022 with a B.S. in Psychology and a concentration in Biology. She plans to attend medical school as her next step. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, singing, watching movies, and playing Mario Kart!
Rawan Alhamami
Research Technician
Rawan joined the lab as a Research Technician in December 2024. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas at Dallas in May 2024. Rawan plans to pursue medical school as her next step. Outside of the lab she enjoys baking, attending soccer matches and staying active at the gym.
Avalene Tan
Lab Technical Assistant I
Avalene is a rising senior at UT Dallas majoring in neuroscience. She joined the Obata Lab in December of 2024 and plans to attend medical school after graduating. In her free time, Avalene enjoys dancing bachata, cooking, and reading.
Lab Alumni
- Henry (Nguyen) Vo
- Haley De Selle
- Isabel Magana (Research Assistant)
- Marcus Hayden (Amgen Scholar)
- Lakshmi Aravindan (STARS Student)
- Millie Castoldi (STARS Student)