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Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
Dr. Ahmed Abdelmoneim BVMS, MS, PhD, DABT
Dr. Ahmed Abdelmoneim BVMS, MS, PhD, DABT
Dr. Abdelmoneim joined LSU SVM as an assistant professor in January of 2020. He graduated from College of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University (Egypt) in 2007. He also earned a masters degree in Ecotoxicology (2011) from University of Poitiers (France), and his PhD in Aquatic Toxicology from Purdue University (USA) in 2016.
Dr. Abdelmoneim joined LSU SVM as an assistant professor in January of 2020. He graduated from College of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University (Egypt) in 2007. He also earned a masters degree in Ecotoxicology (2011) from University of Poitiers (France), and his PhD in Aquatic Toxicology from Purdue University (USA) in 2016.
Dr. Abdelmoneim worked as a postdoctoral associate at Cornell University (USA) for four years both at the Department of Food Science and the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior. His research focuses on understanding the effects of exposure to contaminants and chemicals of concern on the neuroendocrine system of organisms.
Dr. Abdelmoneim worked as a postdoctoral associate at Cornell University (USA) for four years both at the Department of Food Science and the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior. His research focuses on understanding the effects of exposure to contaminants and chemicals of concern on the neuroendocrine system of organisms.
Current Team Members
Current Team Members
Research Staff
Research Staff
Grant Anderson BS
Grant Anderson BS
Grant is an alumni from Louisiana State University. He majored in biochemistry and received a bachelor's of science in May 2025. His current goals are to gain experience in lab work and to attend graduate school in the future to study disease pathology.
Grant is an alumni from Louisiana State University. He majored in biochemistry and received a bachelor's of science in May 2025. His current goals are to gain experience in lab work and to attend graduate school in the future to study disease pathology.
Graduate Students
Graduate Students
Demetrius McAtee BS, PhD
Demetrius McAtee BS, PhD
Demetrius' research focuses on investigating the impacts of developmental exposure to arsenic contaminants on the stress circuitry of organisms. He has earned his PhD in Biomedical and Veterinary Medical Sciences with a concentration in Comparative Biomedical Sciences, and he will be working as a postdoc in the next step of his career. Before joining our group, Demetrius gained prior research experience during two NSF internships at Princeton University and Alabama State University, respectively, and during his undergraduate career at Southern University Agricultural and Mechanical College in Baton Rouge. Geaux Tigers!
Demetrius' research focuses on investigating the impacts of developmental exposure to arsenic contaminants on the stress circuitry of organisms. He has earned his PhD in Biomedical and Veterinary Medical Sciences with a concentration in Comparative Biomedical Sciences, and he will be working as a postdoc in the next step of his career. Before joining our group, Demetrius gained prior research experience during two NSF internships at Princeton University and Alabama State University, respectively, and during his undergraduate career at Southern University Agricultural and Mechanical College in Baton Rouge. Geaux Tigers!
Melanie Wilson BA, BS, MLT
Melanie Wilson BA, BS, MLT
Melanie is a PhD student investigating the impacts of environmental toxins on neuronal development and the potential behavioral changes related to those impacts. Before joining our group, Melanie was an electron microscope specialist within the Pathology Department at Weill-Cornell Medical College. While there, she gained invaluable experience in writing, standardizing, and optimizing laboratory procedures. Prior research experience includes research assistantships within the mycology laboratories at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry as well as a REU internship at the American Museum of Natural History's Sackler Institute of Comparative Genomics. When not in the Vet Med School she can usually be found shouting enthusiastically from the bleachers of any LSU home soccer game.
Melanie is a PhD student investigating the impacts of environmental toxins on neuronal development and the potential behavioral changes related to those impacts. Before joining our group, Melanie was an electron microscope specialist within the Pathology Department at Weill-Cornell Medical College. While there, she gained invaluable experience in writing, standardizing, and optimizing laboratory procedures. Prior research experience includes research assistantships within the mycology laboratories at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry as well as a REU internship at the American Museum of Natural History's Sackler Institute of Comparative Genomics. When not in the Vet Med School she can usually be found shouting enthusiastically from the bleachers of any LSU home soccer game.
Angel Casillo BFA, BS
Angel Casillo BFA, BS
Angel is a PhD student interested in physiological changes in fish when exposed to environmental stressors. She graduated from Louisiana State University in December 2019 and currently holds a B.S. in Natural Resource Ecology and Management and a B.A. in Studio Arts. Prior to joining our lab, she worked as a research assistant at Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), specializing in aquaculture and aquatic species physiology. In her spare time Angel enjoys hiking, swimming, reading, and entertaining friends in her home.
Angel is a PhD student interested in physiological changes in fish when exposed to environmental stressors. She graduated from Louisiana State University in December 2019 and currently holds a B.S. in Natural Resource Ecology and Management and a B.A. in Studio Arts. Prior to joining our lab, she worked as a research assistant at Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), specializing in aquaculture and aquatic species physiology. In her spare time Angel enjoys hiking, swimming, reading, and entertaining friends in her home.
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Students
Jayla Johnson
Jayla Johnson
Jayla is a rising senior studying Biological Chemistry and Psychology at Grinnell College in Iowa. After graduating, she plans on pursuing a degree from graduate school or Medical School with the hopes of a career in Biomedical Psychology. She is interested in understanding the biological mechanism of mental disorders and disabilities in order to develop diagnostic and therapeutic treatments for patients. Her interest drew her into the lab's research on evaluating the effect of environmental contaminants on the neuroendocrine pathways of stress response systems. When not focused on schoolwork, she enjoys crocheting and sleeping.
Jasmyn Sorapuru
Jasmyn Sorapuru
Jasmyn is an undergraduate student from California State University, San Marcos. She is a temporary member of the lab through LSU’s Biomedical and Veterinary Medicine Summer Research Program. She is a Psychological Science major with a triple minor in Biology, Chemistry, and Sociology. Jasmyn is interested in gaining experience with Zebrafish as a developmental animal model for assessing behavior and the interdisciplinary work of toxicology. She plans to attend graduate school for her PhD after completing her undergraduate studies.
Hayden McKay
Hayden McKay
Hayden is a student in the College of Science at LSU. He is interested in studying the impacts of environmental contaminants, such as chlorinated naphthalenes and perchlorate, on organisms' structural and functional development. After graduation, Hayden plans to pursue graduate education in epidemiology before attending medical school. When not studying, he can usually be found cheering at every LSU home football game. Geaux Tigers!
Hayden is a student in the College of Science at LSU. He is interested in studying the impacts of environmental contaminants, such as chlorinated naphthalenes and perchlorate, on organisms' structural and functional development. After graduation, Hayden plans to pursue graduate education in epidemiology before attending medical school. When not studying, he can usually be found cheering at every LSU home football game. Geaux Tigers!
Maddox Grissett
Maddox Grissett
Maddox is a sophomore in the College of Science and Ogden Honors College at LSU. She is studying microbiology with a double minor in business analytics and honors research. She is interested in how certain chemical and environmental exposures affect organisms. After graduation, she plans to attend medical school. When not studying, she can be found in the Phi Mu section at Death Valley, cheering on the tigers!
Maddox is a sophomore in the College of Science and Ogden Honors College at LSU. She is studying microbiology with a double minor in business analytics and honors research. She is interested in how certain chemical and environmental exposures affect organisms. After graduation, she plans to attend medical school. When not studying, she can be found in the Phi Mu section at Death Valley, cheering on the tigers!
Previous Team Members
Previous Team Members
Emma Tsai 2022 - 2026Luke Fernandez 2024 - 2026Mohamed Hamed 2023 - 2025Kamal Niaz 2023 - 2025Emma Villemarette 2021 - 2022 Ayatt Hemeida 2021 - 2022Matthew Schwing 2021 - 2022Bryan Edwards 2021 - 2022Emily Savoie 2021 - 2023Colton Krauss 2022Michelle Flores-Acosta 2022-2023Pranup Adhikari 2023Patrik Rollefson 2023Rachel Beach 2023Julia Harig 2024
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