People
Current Lab Members
Alex Champagne
A native of Dryden, Michigan, where he grew up on the grounds of Seven Ponds Nature Center, Alex has always been interested in nature, especially birds (As his students can attest). While attending Michigan State University, Alex did undergraduate research with Richard Hill, and thus became interested in evolutionary physiology. For graduate school, Alex attended The Ohio State University, where he studied under Joe Williams, writing his dissertation on cutaneous water loss and lipids in the stratum corneum of birds. He came to USI in the fall of 2015. In his spare time, Alex enjoys birding, hiking, and spending time with his wife and cat. He is also proud of his office collection, and encourages you to see it for yourself!
Lab Alumni
Roshan Kaphle '17 - Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Alex Liang '17 - Indiana University School of Dentistry
Tabby Loppnow '17 - Microbiologist Medical Technician at Franciscan Health Hospital, Indianapolis
Tory Pigg '17 - Lincoln Memorial DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rachel Silliman '17 - Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jane Todd '17
Livia Hopper '18 - Indiana University School of Medicine
Laura Unfried '18 - PhD Student, University of Kentucky
Ethan Duncheon '19 - Indiana University School of Medicine
John Ehle '20 - Quality Control Scientist, Kentucky Bioprocessing
Ashley Johnson '20
Holly Becker '20 - Dental Assistant, Arrowhead Dental Associates
Kiara Bailey '21
Meghan McCrary '21
Elissa Tam '22
Collaborators
Heather Allen - Professor of Chemistry, The Ohio State University
Ana Jimenez - Associate Professor of Biology, Colgate University
Joy O'Keefe - Assistant Professor and Wildlife Extension Specialist, University of Illinois
Ken Walsh - Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Southern Indiana