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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
Asmau Abdulmalik
Asmau Abdulmalik
Asmau comes from a background in public health, and her most recent research experience consisted of neuroscience research in Dr. Ogundele's lab in our very own CBS department!
Asmau comes from a background in public health, and her most recent research experience consisted of neuroscience research in Dr. Ogundele's lab in our very own CBS department!
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.
Lauren Vogel BS
Lauren Vogel BS
Lauren graduated from LSU in 2026 with a B.S. in Natural Resources Ecology and Management. She is interested aquatic ecology and plans to attend graduate school after gaining more lab and research experience. Previously, she conducted undergraduate research under Dr. Sydney Moyo in biological sciences as a member of the Gulf Scholars Program. When she isn't in the lab, Lauren enjoys making arts and crafts, reading, and playing games with friends.
Lauren graduated from LSU in 2026 with a B.S. in Natural Resources Ecology and Management. She is interested aquatic ecology and plans to attend graduate school after gaining more lab and research experience. Previously, she conducted undergraduate research under Dr. Sydney Moyo in biological sciences as a member of the Gulf Scholars Program. When she isn't in the lab, Lauren enjoys making arts and crafts, reading, and playing games with friends.
Graduate Students
Graduate Students
Sasha Buford, BS
Sasha Buford, BS
Sasha is a Master's student with an interest in how environmental contaminants can alter various neurological developments in fish. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with Honors, a B.S. In Biomedical Engineering, and a minor in English. She did undergraduate research working on early development of a nanopore assay for the purpose and ultimate goal of making clinical testing and subsequent diagnostics quicker, more efficient, portable, and more accurate. Outside of the lab, her hobbies include fiber arts like knitting and crochet, hiking, literature, and video games.
Sasha is a Master's student with an interest in how environmental contaminants can alter various neurological developments in fish. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with Honors, a B.S. In Biomedical Engineering, and a minor in English. She did undergraduate research working on early development of a nanopore assay for the purpose and ultimate goal of making clinical testing and subsequent diagnostics quicker, more efficient, portable, and more accurate. Outside of the lab, her hobbies include fiber arts like knitting and crochet, hiking, literature, and video games.
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
Lia Revere
Lia Revere
Lia is an undergraduate student at LSU majoring in Natural Resource Ecology and Management. Her goal is to attend Vet School after graduation. She aids in maintaining the animal husbandry in our fish facility.
Lia is an undergraduate student at LSU majoring in Natural Resource Ecology and Management. Her goal is to attend Vet School after graduation. She aids in maintaining the animal husbandry in our fish facility.
Mohamed Ali
Mohamed Ali
Mohamed is an incoming undergraduate student, gaining research experience in our lab before beginning his studies. He aids in experimental setup, animal husbandry, and misc. tasks in the lab.
Mohamed is an incoming undergraduate student, gaining research experience in our lab before beginning his studies. He aids in experimental setup, animal husbandry, and misc. tasks in the lab.
Previous Team Members
Previous Team Members
Demetrius McAtee 2021-2026Jasmyn Sorapuru 2026Jayla Johnson 2026Emma Tsai 2022 - 2026Maddox Grisset 2024 - 2026Luke Fernandez 2024 - 2026Hayden McKay 2022-2025Julia Harig 2024Mohamed 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 2023
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