Graduate Students
Carmen Rodriguez, Ph.D. student
B.S. University of Colorado
Hey! My name is Carmen Z. Rodriguez. In my free time, I eat food-- like a lot. If I am not eating, I'm either paddle boarding or binge watching another TV series. I have 2 dogs and 2 cats-- they keep me pretty busy :) I wish I could say I love hiking with a passion, but I only hike socially and when there is no other choice haha. I am a powerlifter and cardio just does not jive with me. I do maintain a straight face the majority of the time BUT I love talking and chit chatting, so please-- approach me! If not about biology, then animals or something :)
Patrick Clouser, Ph.D. student
B.S. OHSU Clinical Laboratory Science
Following my passion to help others through research. Beyond expanding my education I hope to add to our understanding of the world around us.
Andrew Ashford, M.S. student
B.S. Portland State University
I’m broadly interested in the intersection of biology and computer science including utilizing scripting, databases, statistics, algorithm and pipeline development, and machine learning to answer complex, large-scale omics research questions. My thesis work focuses on using computational methods to look at how small RNAs impact the proteome of the annual killifish during diapause.