Dr. Wesley Gray's Students

Ashely Harrison, 2013-2014, Biology-Premed major,  2013 SRIFS fellow, 2014 La EPSCoR SURE fellow

" Demonstrating  Biz-2 Induces G2/M Cell Cycle Arrest DU145 Prostate Cells Using Flow Cytometry"

HSD, Chemistry, 2012, Hele Welsh High School, Dallas, TX.   

BS, Biology (2015), Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

Present Affiliation: Biology  Department, Southern University,  Baton Rouge, LA

Shannon Jones-Butts, 2012-13, Chemistry-Premed,2013 La EPSCoR SURE fellow, 2013 SRIFS fellow

"  Biz-2-Induced Apoptotic Signaling Pathways in Prostate Cancer Cells"

HSD, Chemistry, 2012, Vineland High School Magma Cum Laude Graduate, Vineland, NJ   

BS, chemistry (2015), Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

Present Affiliation: chemistry Department, Southern University,  Baton Rouge, LA

Annie P. Clark, 2012-2013, Chemistry-Premed major, LAMP and Chemistry schola, 2013 SRIFS fellow

" STEM-LLC student- Mentoring"

HSD, Chemistry, 2011 Captain Shreve High School, Scheveport, LA  

BS, chemistry (2015), Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

Present Affiliation: chemistry Department, SUBR

Lionel Brown, 2011-14, Chemistry major, 2012 La EPSCoR SURE fellow, 2011 SRIFS fellow, Chemistry and STEM-LLC fellow

"Identification and Characterization of Secretory Proteins in DU145"

HSD, Chemistry, 2010 Mansfield High School, Mansfield, LA 

BS, chemistry (2014), Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

Present Affiliation: chemistry Department, SUBR

Jalissa Wynder, 2009-2013, SRIFS fellow, LAMP fellow, SOT undergraduate Fellow, Merck UNCF undergraduate fellow, Chemistry Fellow, STEM-LLC fellow

" Chemoinformatics Profiling of the Acetone Extract of the Jamaica Bush Tea Bizzy Nut ." 

HSD, General Studies, 2009 Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Baton Rouge, LA 

BS, chemistry, 2013, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

Present Affiliation: PhD student University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, WI

Ariel Harrison, 2011-2013, Chemistry major, LAMP scholar

 " Determine Protein Secretion in Response to Bizzy Nut  Using 1D and 2D Gel Electrophoresis""

HSD, Chemistry, 2008 Warner Robins, GA 

BS, chemistry (2013), Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

Present Affiliation: MPH program at Muharry  Medical College

 Russell J. Ledet, 2009-2013, 2009 SRIFS fellow, LAMP fellow, SOT undergraduate Fellow, Merck UNCF undergraduate fellow, Chemistry-Biology Fellow, STEM-LLC fellow

"Development of a Gene Network Associated with of the Jamaica Bush Tea Bizzy Nut." 

HSD, General Studies, 2009

BS, chemistry/Biology, 2013, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

Present Affiliation: PhD student New York University, New York, NY

Kimberly Butler, summer 2011,Chemistry major, 2011 La EPSCoR SURE fellow, 2011 SRIFS fellow, Chemistry and STEM-LLC fellow

"Determining the Tumor Growth Inhibitory Activity of Different HPLC Fraction of Bizzy Nut in Prostate cells"

HSD, Chemistry, 2009, Hele Welsh High School, Dallas, TX.   

BS, Biology (2014), Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

Present Affiliation: Biology  Department, Southern University,  Baton Rouge, LA

Joy Show, 2011-2012,  Mechanical Engineering major, 2011 SRIFS,  STEM-LLC Fellow 2012 NSF Crest fellow

"Development of a Real Time Monitoring System for Measuring Plant's Motion"

HSD, Chemistry, 2010, High School, New Orleans, LA.   

BS, (Mechanical Engineering)  (2014), Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

Present Affiliation: Loyola University, New Orleans, LA

Kia Graham, 2012-2013,  Electrical Engineering major, 2012 SRIFS,  STEM-LLC Fellow 2013 NSF Crest fellow

" Robotic Modeling and the enhance of the STEM subjects"

HSD, Chemistry, 2009, High School, Bryam, MS.   

BS, (Electrical Engineering)  (2015), Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

Present Affiliation:  Electrical Engineering Department Southern University, Baton Rouge

Alexander Turner, Summer 2011,   High School Senior,  Shiloh's Baptist Church 2012 science fellow

" Determine The Total Phenolic Content In The Ether Extract Of Bizzy Nut"

 HSD, Science/ 2013,  Robert E. Lee High School Baton Rouge, LA

(BS), Architecture 2017 Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Present Affiliation: Undergraduate at  Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Densel Alexander, Summer 2012-Fall 2012,  High Schoo Junior, SRIFS fellow 2012

 "Determine The Total Phenolic Content In The Ether Extract Of Bizzy Nut"

 HSD, Chemistry, 2013,  Redemptory's  High School Baton Rouge, LA  

(BS), Chemistry, 2017  Tulane University, New Orleans LA

Present Affiliation: Undergraduate chemistry major at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

 Gift Adikema, Summer and Fall 2010,  Baton Rouge Magnet High sophomore, SRIFS fellow 2010

"Evaluation of the Toxicity of Kola Acuminata Extracts on Breast and Prostate Cancer Cells"

HSD, Science and Music, 2013  Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Baton Rouge, LA

BS, Biology, (2016) University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Present Affiliation: Undergradaute biology major at University of Rochester

Shashitha Gavini, 2006-08,  High school Senior,  Baton Rouge Magnet High, Science fair project

"Studying the Biochemical Effects of Herbal Menopausal Supplements on MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells".

HSD, Science, 2009  Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Baton Rouge, LA

BS, Biology 2012, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Present Affiliation: Aspersion Biotechnology, Baton Rouge, LA

Cynthia Perry, summer 1999, High School Junior,  NASA SHARP PLUS High School  fellow. 

"Comparing The Binding Ability Of  Phytoestrogen To Estrogen Receptors From  Humans Versus Herbivores" 

HSD, Science, 2000, Greenway High School,  Glendale, Arizona  

BS, Biology 2004, University of Arizona

PhD, Biology, 2010  University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine

Present Affiliation:  Postdoctoral Scholar University of California, San Diego

Orville Phillip, 2011-2015  PhD student in Environmental Toxicology

Thesis: "Chemo preventative activity of Biz-2 against  Prostate Cancer Prevention"

PhD., (2015) Environmental Toxicology Southern University Baton Rouge, LA

MS., 2001,  Master of Science in Marine Biology University of the West indies  British Virgin Island,

BS., 1999,  Biological Sciences,

HSD., 1971,  West indies  British Virgin Island,

Present Affiliation:  Department of Environmental Toxicology Southern University Baton Rouge, LA

Dorcas Falodun, 2012-2017  PhD student in Environmental Toxicology

Thesis: "Characterizing the  Biz-2  induce gene network in Prostate Cancer Cells "

PhD.,(2017) Environmental Toxicology Southern University Baton Rouge, LA

BS., 2011,  Biological Sciences, Southern University at New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

HSD., 1981,  Nigeria, Africa

Present Affiliation:  Department of Environmental Toxicology Southern University Baton Rouge, LA

Shireesha Sankella, 2004-2009, Ph.D. student in Environmental Toxicology

 Thesis:  "Phytoestrogen Regulation of Gene expression in Breast Cancer Cells"

 PhD., 2009 Environmental Toxicology, Southern University.

BS., 2004,  Pharmacy,  Osmania University, India.

Present Affiliation: Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Texas at Huston

 Sowmya Koppula, 2004-2009, Ph.D. student in Environmental Toxicology

 Thesis: "Microdoses Levels of Butadiene Diepoxide (BDO₂) induced Toxicity in Prostate Cancer Cells"

 PhD, 2009  Environmental Toxicology, Southern University

M.sc 2004 Biotechnology, periyar university, India

B.sc 2002 Biochemistry, kakatiya University, India

Present Affiliation: Postdoctoral Fellow at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Srivatcha Naragoni 2003-2007 Ph.D.  student in Environmental Toxicology

Thesis: " Phytoestrogens Regulate the mRNA and Protein Levels of Guanine Nucleotide Binding Protein Beta Subunit (GNB1) In MCF-7 Cells

PhD., 2007 Environmental Toxicology Southern University baton Rouge, LA

M.Sc., 1998 Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Karnataka, India,

B.Sc.,  1995, Bachelor of Science in Botany and  Zoology, S.R & B.G.N.R Government College,  Andhra Pradesh,  India

Present Affiliation: Louisiana State Crime Laboratory, Baton Rouge, LA

Rajasree Solipuram, 2003-2007, PhD student in Environmental Toxicology

Thesis: Molecular and Biochemical Effects of a Kola Nut Extract on Androgen Receptor-Mediated Pathways

Ph.D., 2007, Environmental Toxicology, Southern university A&M College - July 2007

B.V.Sc. & A.H. 2001,  Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural university, India - Nov 2001

Present Affiliation:  Currently researcher in wild Life and Fisheries at the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Hyderabad, India

Glennell S. Smith, 1999-2001, MS student in Chemistry

Thesis "Investigation Of Biochemical And Physiological Characteristics Of Uv-B Tollerance Of Quercus Virginiana And Magnolia Virginiana

MS,  2007 Chemistry, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

DDS, 2006 Doctor of Dental Surgery, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, IN

BS, 1997 Chemistry, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL

                                                                         Present Affiliation: Unknown

Harriet Hammond, 2013-2018, Ph.D. student in Environmental Toxicology

Thesis: "Phytoestrogen and Breast Cancer Prevention"

PhD,(2017) Environmental Toxicology Southern University Baton Rouge, LA

MS, 2008,  Master of Science in Biology Southern University Baton Rouge, LA,

BS, 2006,  Biological Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

HSD, 2000, Pointe Coupee Central High School, Labarre, LA

Present Affiliation:  Department of Environmental Toxicology Southern University Baton Rouge, LA

Donnelly Davis 011-2018, Ph.D. student in Environmental Toxicology

Thesis:

PhD,  Environmental Toxicology Southern University Baton Rouge, LA

MS,  

BS,

HSD,

                                             Present Affiliation:  unknown