Molly Stanley, PhD (she/her)Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor: View Full CV
Coming from a small town in Kansas, I never imagined I could "be a scientist" one day, but a desire to keep learning led me to the University of Kansas where I became involved in research and uncovered a fascination with food-brain connections. To pursue this interest further, I got my PhD in Neuroscience from Washington University in St. Louis where I studied the impact of diet & metabolism on Alzheimer's pathology at a molecular/cellular level. For my postdoctoral research at the University of British Columbia, I used neurobiology techniques in fruit flies to understand how animals detect chemicals in food to coordinate appropriate feeding behaviors. Now, I am combining my breadth of scientific expertise with my passion for teaching & mentoring students at the University of Vermont.
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Kayla Audette, BS (she/her)Lab Research Technician
I grew up in Vermont and ended up going to the College of Wooster located in Ohio. I graduated from Wooster with a bachelor's degree in Neurobiology and a minor in Statistical and Data Sciences. During my time at Wooster, I completed a mentored senior thesis that studied the relationship between the immune system and sleep using Drosophila. In addition, I was a varsity women’s golf team member, serving as the captain during my senior season. I am excited to learn and grow as a part of this lab at the University of Vermont.
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Jacqueline Guillemin, BS (she/her)PhD Candidate, Biology Graduate Program
I love all things biology! I have received an associate in science at Middlesex Community College, and a bachelor in science at the University of Connecticut. I have worked on zebrafish, plant genomes, and now the fruit fly, which has allowed me to attain skills in molecular, computational, and behavioral biology and neuroscience. Additionally, I have had great opportunities to teach via tutoring and after-school programs, driving me to pursue my PhD so I can teach more in the future. I am passionate about outreach and inclusion in science and want all students to feel welcomed and encouraged in the STEM world, I am interested in broadening my impact in these fields with future projects. A fun fact about me; I used to work as a lead scare actress in a large, haunted walk-through in October during undergrad, meaning on the weekend I would be scaring people and during the week tutoring them in STEM topics!
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Christian Arntsen, BS (he/him)
PhD student, Neuroscience Graduate Program
I graduated from UVM in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and a minor in Biology. During my undergraduate years, I worked with the Toufexis Lab studying sex differences in habit formation through hormonal manipulation in rats. I’m passionate about the intersection between neurobiology and behavior and it is a perspective that I hope to bring to the Stanley Lab!
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Grace Davis (she/they)Undergraduate researcher (NSCI) + senior thesis
I am a fourth-year student at UVM studying Neuroscience with minors in Molecular Genetics and Chemistry. My love for neuroscience began in high school, where I had the wonderful opportunity to investigate multiple sclerosis as a student research assistant at Albany Medical College. I am a passionate learner, and I love to read both scientific and non-scientific literature! Outside of academics, I enjoy playing with my dogs and trying new vegetarian food.
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Lindsey Earle (she/her)Undergraduate researcher (NSCI)I am originally from Groton, Massachusetts and am so excited to be living in Burlington! I love skiing, hiking, and am excited to explore the area. I am currently a second-year student in the honors college studying neuroscience with a philosophy minor and I plan on following a pre-medical track. I look forward to learning and growing as a student during my undergraduate research experience in this lab.
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Macy Ingersoll (she/her)
Undergraduate researcher (BIOL)I’m from Boston Massachusetts and will be a senior at UVM studying Biology with a minor in Anthropology. I plan to get my PhD in either cellular, developmental, or molecular biology and continue researching! Along with this, I love aspects of Biological Anthropology and am looking forward to incorporating it more into my educational career. Outside of the lab, I enjoy watching sunsets and trying new ice cream flavors. I’m excited to learn more about food-brain connections and the physiology of Drosophila!
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Jake Grenon (he/him)Undergraduate researcher (NSCI)I am a currently a second-year student studying neuroscience with a nutrition minor. When I’m not in Vermont I split my time between Medfield, MA and Biddeford Pool, Maine. I love learning and I’m excited to gain valuable lab experience and expand my knowledge of food brain connections! After UVM, I plan to attend medical school and I have interests in family and longevity medicine. Some of my hobbies outside of academia include running, weightlifting, playing/watching sports and spending time with my friends and family.
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Max Terracino (he/him)Undergraduate researcher (NSCI)I am from Morristown, New Jersey and I am a current neuroscience major with a chemistry minor on the pre-med track! I am excited to gain valuable experience working in a neuroscience lab. Outside the lab, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, and playing with my dogs.
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Luke Proud (he him)Undergraduate researcher (BIOL)Co-mentored by Dr. Joaquin Nunez in a collaborative project: www.jcbnunez.org
I’m a third-year biology major in the honors college. I’m pursuing a PhD in biology focusing on bacteria evolution and antibiotic resistance. I’m currently studying the impact of genetic inversions on food choice and am eager to continue learning how organisms adapt to challenging environments. Outside of the lab, you’ll find me skiing, hiking, rowing, sailing, and boat building. |
Interested in joining the lab?
Undergraduate students: We are currently at capacity through fall 2024.
If you're interested in potential opportunities for summer 2025 or academic year 2025-2026 email [email protected].
Graduate students: we are not currently recruiting, but rotations are possible to learn skills/techniques
*I want the lab to be as accessible as possible. If you have specific accommodation requests or concerns, please share!
Undergraduate students: We are currently at capacity through fall 2024.
If you're interested in potential opportunities for summer 2025 or academic year 2025-2026 email [email protected].
Graduate students: we are not currently recruiting, but rotations are possible to learn skills/techniques
*I want the lab to be as accessible as possible. If you have specific accommodation requests or concerns, please share!
Poster by Sammy Katta