Current Members
Darci Fink
Primary Investigator, Ph.D.
Delayna Paulson
Ph.D. candidate
Ahana Majumder
Graduate student
Jacob Paulson
Jacob Paulson is a lab technician from Yankton. He graduated from SDSU in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in human biology and a minor in chemistry. Jacob was also a part of the anatomy dissection team, and was an intern for both anatomy and physiology labs. He is currently applying to medical school.
Luke Knutson
Luke Knutson is a lab technician from Mitchell. He graduated from SDSU in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and chemistry with a minor in biology. During his time at SDSU Luke was part of several clubs and was a member of the anatomy dissection team.
"I love being at the forefront of science. Working in the lab allows me to utilize my degree and continue learning."
Shannon Lasey
Undergraduate student
Taylor Schallenkamp
Taylor is an undergraduate student from Bridgewater and is majoring in human development and family studies. She loves people and is involved in various campus activities including intramurals, clubs and student organizations.
"I love working in the lab and learning new things through this amazing opportunity."
Nora Smestad
Undergraduate student
Previous Members
Mason Crow
Graduated SDSU, B.S. human biology
Zachary Budden
Graduated SDSU, B.S. human biology
William Brown
Graduated SDSU, B.S. human biology
Zachary Lehmann
Graduated SDSU, B.S. biochemistry and physics
Rebecca Harms
Graduated SDSU
Cody Ward
Graduated SDSU
Mackenzie Latterell
Graduated SDSU