Zoya A. Gauhar

Hi all! I am a PhD student in the department of Developmental Biology. I was born and raised in Jersey. I received my AB in Molecular Biology and certificate in Global Health & Health Policy from Princeton University. There, I performed senior thesis research in the lab of Dr. Elizabeth Gavis. After graduation, I stayed on as a research specialist in Liz’s lab and became co-advised by Dr. Cameron Myhrvold. My work focused on developing CRISPR-Cas13 based methods for studying RNP granules in the Drosophila germline. It was during this time I discovered my passions for studying RNA biology in the context of development, imaging, and Drosophila genetics. Now co-advised by Dr. Nicole Martinez, I am interested in uncovering potential mechanisms of RNA post-transcriptional regulation during hematopoiesis, using the Drosophila larval lymph gland as a model. When not at the bench (or the microscope), I love voraciously consuming all kinds of books, working out semi-regularly, cooking, photography, and annoying loved ones with my always-ready quips.