People

Dr. Sarah E. Shelton

Principal Investigator | Assistant Professor
She earned her B.S. in Environmental Sciences and M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She went on to complete her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering through the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. Outside of the lab…

Will Blackledge

Graduate Student
He is a 1st year Ph.D. Student in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. He earned his B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh in April 2024. His research interests involve studying cancer-associated fibroblast subtypes and designing novel organ-on-chip microphysiological systems. Outside of the lab, he enjoys biking, swimming, eating ice cream, and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams (Go Birds!)

Trinity McMahon

Graduate Student
She is a rising 2nd-year DVM candidate at North Carolina State University. She earned her dual B.S. In Zoology and Biology at Oklahoma State University in May 2024 with honors. She is a Veterinary Summer Research Scholar working on a Lung-on-a-chip model for diseases like asthma. Outside of the lab, she enjoys hiking, frequenting new local coffee shops, reading, and attending concerts with her friends.

Shania Dantes

Undergraduate Student
She is currently pursuing her B.S. in Biomedical Engineering with a minor of Brewing Science and Technology in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. Outside the lab, she likes trying new things anywhere for desserts to rock climbing with her girlies.

Sarah Gullion

Undergraduate Student
She is currently pursuing her B.S. in Textile Sciences and Engineering with a concentration in Medical Textile at North Carolina State University. Outside the lab,…

Davis Walker

Undergraduate Student
He is currently pursuing his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering with pre-medical aspirations in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. Outside the lab, he enjoys playing soccer, snowboarding, guitar, and hanging out with friends!

Isabella Hudson-Melians

Undergraduate Student
She is currently pursuing a B.S. in Neuroscience with minors in Integrative Wellness and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Ohio State University. Outside the lab, she enjoys boxing, reading, and finding local coffee shops with her friends.