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Lab Members

Current Lab Members

Hari Prasad Osuru, Ph.D

Hari Prasad Osuru, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
HO2B@uvahealth.org
I am a post-doc research scientist. My research interests include identifying key molecular pathways associated with anesthesia and surgery that lead to changes in brain function. During my free time, I enjoy friends and family, cooking, gardening, historical documentaries, and listening to music.

Navya Atluri, Ph.D.

Navya Atluri, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
NA6M@uvahealth.org
I am a post-doc research scientist. My research focus is on the mechanisms underlying post-operative delirium and the neuronal substrates underpinning sleep changes after anesthesia. When not in the lab, I enjoy arts, crafts, baking, and spending time with my daughter and friends.

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Jeffrey Wooters
Undergraduate Student
TXT8DJ@virginia.edu
I am a third-year undergraduate majoring in biochemistry on the pre-health track. I am currently assisting in the lab’s various projects, particularly our research into perineuronal nets. Some of my other interests include music, reading, and cooking, and I currently serve on the executive boards of the Cavalier Symphony Orchestra and Brown College at Monroe Hill.

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Suraj Gangar
Undergraduate Student
KTD7RJ@virginia.edu
Hi, my name is Suraj Gangar and I am a 4th year student studying Global Public Health with a minor in Social Entrepreneurship. I currently assist the lab in the various projects taking place through analyzing the neural networks after exposure to different levels of anesthesia. Outside of the lab I am a Senior Resident of a 1st year dorm, involved in 4th year Trustees, and a CNA. In my free time I enjoy playing pickle ball with friends, spending time with family, cooking, travelling, and my goldendoodle Leo!

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Daniel Satria Clark
Undergraduate Student
KCA4SH@virginia.edu
I am a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in biochemistry on the pre-health track. I am currently assisting the lab with its project on anesthesia and its effects on different REM sleep circuits in mice. Outside of the lab, I enjoy baking various desserts, watching TV shows, and working out at the gym or going on hikes.


Interested in joining our team?
Please email your CV and a cover letter detailing your research and position interests to Dr. Nadia Lunardi (NL3F@uvahealth.org).

Lab Alumni

Elzbieta Dulko (Visiting Research Graduate Student)

Joanna Klos (Visiting Research Graduate Student)

Richita Bashyal (Undergraduate Student)

Nathan Wakefield (Medical Student)

Meghana Illendula (Lab Technician)

Ryan Sica (Medical Student)

Caroline Keller (Undergraduate Student)

Bianca Ferrarese (Anesthesiology Resident)

Michal Jedrusiak (Visiting Research Graduate Student)

Tam Le (Undergraduate Student)

Jinny Park (Undergraduate Student)

Magda Pikus (Visiting Research Graduate Student)