Faculty Involved

Dr. Jim Burnette
Academic Coordinator, Professional Researcher, and Lecturer at the University of California, Riverside. He has 20 years of experience developing and teaching laboratory courses.

Dr. Gladis Herrera-Berkowitz
Director, Center for Undergraduate Research and Engaged Learning, Oversees Undergraduate Research and National and Prestigious Scholarships.

Dr. Noel Salunga
Assistant Director of Student Success Programs for the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
2025-2026 LabLink Board

Allan Mathew
President/Founder
Biomedical and Educational Research - Garcia-Castro Lab

Yuva Krishnapillai
President/Founder
Neuroscience and Clinical Research - Curras-Collazo Neuro-Endocrinology Lab and Clinical Researcher at Riverside Unified Hospital Systems

Massih Solhjou
VP of External Affairs
Biomedical and Educational Research - Dr. Marcus Kaul's Lab on HIV-Induced Neurodegeneration

Ryan Dang
VP of Internal Affairs
Biology and Biomedical Research - DiPatrizio Cannabinoid Research Lab

Fuad Malki
Secretary
Biomedical and Clinical Research - Dr. McCole's Lab

Samarth Bhat
Treasurer
Immunology Research - Tiwari-Woodruff's Research Lab

Anika Seth
Membership Coordinator
Organic Chemistry Research - Dr. Hooley's Organic Chemistry Lab and Dr. Vahat's Stroke Neuro Recovery Lab

Fabella Sarwono
Membership Coordinator
Cellular Biology Research - Genereux Lab

Nikki Miraftab
Outreach Coordinator
Clinical Research - UCLA School of Medicine
