Principal Investigator

Heiko is a surgeon–scientist at the University of Colorado specializing in organ perfusion, kidney stones, and polycystic kidney disease.

Research Assistant / Lab Manager

Jean is a post-baccalaureate research assistant who graduated from UC Berkeley in 2023 with a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology. She is passionate about surgery and plans on applying to medical school. She enjoys gaming, going down Youtube rabbit holes, and rummaging through the contents of her refrigerator.

Research Assistant

Natalie is a post-baccalaureate research assistant who graduated from UC Berkeley in 2024 with a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology. Outside of the lab, she enjoys creating various types of art (especially kidney-inspired art pieces). She plans to pursue a PhD program in biomedical sciences.

Medical Student

Mustafa Saeed is a fourth-year medical student at CU participating in the Scholar’s Year research program. He is interested in pursuing a career in urology. Outside of research, he enjoys perfume construction, soccer, and supporting his favorite team, Arsenal.

Volunteer

“Gill” is a post-baccalaureate premedical student at CU Boulder who graduated with a BA (International Honors) in History from the College of William and Mary and the University of St. Andrews. He enjoys spending time with his family, taking pictures with his film camera, and getting into the mountains as often as possible. He plans on applying to medical school.