Corina graduated from the University of Maryland with degrees in Animal Science and Microbiology. She investigates the functionality of brewing wastes such as pomaces as supplements to combat chronic diseases. Corina enjoys exploring everything Burlington has to offer and is often the lab's resident DJ. Outside of work she enjoys backpacking, playing tennis, and spending time with her cat.

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Patrick studies how farming and eating insects can help develop sustainable and circular food systems.Patrick’s goal is to diversify and strengthen regional food systems by re-introducing insects to make more food with less waste. He aims to apply his diverse background - in advertising, cooking, baking, food education, and farming - to encourage the adoption of farming and eating insects in the U.S. Patrick holds a MS in Food Systems from the University of Vermont where his work in mealworms began. A baker and farmer in his spare time, Patrick enjoys cooking, eating, and being outside.

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Colby is from Ipswich Massachusetts and joined the lab in 2024. She is a Nutrition & Dietetics major. Colby was instrumental to starting the lab's first MetALD study. Outside of the work she participates on the UVM Women’s Track and Field team and enjoys cooking. 

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Jake is from Medfield, Massachusetts and joined the lab in the Fall of 2024. He is a Junior Neuroscience major with minors in Nutrition and Chemistry with the goal of attending medical school. Jake is leading a project on the impacts of western diet and binge drinking on the brain! Outside of academia, he enjoys training for an Ironman triathlon and spending time with his family. 

Maddy is from Belmar, New Jersey, and is a Nutrition and Food Science major with a Health and Society minor. With a focus on sustainable nutrition practices and their societal impact, she joined the lab in the Fall of 2024 to further explore her passion for nutrition science. Beyond academics, she enjoys baking, exploring nature, and reading.

Dahlia originally from Upstate New York, about an hour south of Albany. Dahlia is working on her Distinguished Undergraduate Research in the RAMP lab, with the goal of of creating a nutritionally dense product from alcohol wastes. She plans to continue to pursue these interests after graduation through a Masters of Food Science program. Dahlia’s interests include baking, cooking, crocheting, and spending time with friends and family.

Alanna is a junior Nutrition & Dietetics major on the pre-medical track. In her free time she hosts a radio show with WRUV and enjoys running and skiing. 

Alec is a sophomore nutrition and food sciences major from Sterling, Massachusetts. He is interested in getting involved in research surrounding global nutritional health. Specifically in the RAMP lab, he helps with the mice experiments and assists in analyzing data. In his free time, he is either watching hockey, skiing, lifting weights, or listening to music on his record player. 

Cate is a sophomore exercise science student who hopes to become an occupational therapist one day. She joined the lab in Fall of 2024 and has enjoyed learning about how the liver metabolizes toxins. In her free time, she enjoys bouldering, spending time with friends, and staying active in clubs.