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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Mel completed her B.S. in Biological Science from the UVM in 2025. As an undergraduate, her research focused on cardiac physiology and biophysics with an emphasis on the role of the extracellular matrix in heart failure. Mel is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science at UVM, where she works under the mentorship of both Dr. Chris Skinner and Dr. Matthew Caporizzo. Her graduate research explores the effects of a Western diet and alcohol consumption on cardiac function. Originally from upstate New York, Mel developed a passion for mountain biking, which led her to race on the UVM cycling team. Mel is an avid cat lover, musician, and recently a mediocre triathlete (70.3!).

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.

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. 

Tess is an undergraduate studying Food Science and Food Systems with a minor in Sustainable Landscape Horticulture. She joined the lab in 2025 where she currently works with Patrick and assists in the recipe development side of the research. For the past two years Tess has lived at the Slade Ecological Cooperative promoting local food systems and hosting community events. At every opportunity she has, she enjoys getting active outdoors and fermenting all kinds of food.

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. 

Ella is from Milton, Vermont, and is a Nutrition and Dietetics major with a minor in Integrative Health. With an interest in the effects nutrition has on chronic disease and gut health, she joined the lab in the Fall of 2025 to deepen her research experience. Outside of academics, she enjoys

music, spending time outdoors, and being with friends and family.