Lab Members
Current Lab Members
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.
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.
Undergraduate Student
eme4de@virginia.edu
I am a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Virginia studying Global Public Health with a minor in Data Science on the pre-dental track. Fascinated by the effects of anesthesia on brain function, I look forward to learning more about how anesthetics influence neural pathways involved in sleep, cognition, and other brain functions. Outside of the lab, I enjoy playing pickleball, cooking, baking, and working on art projects.
Undergraduate Student
bnb5gv@virginia.edu
I’m a fourth year undergraduate student majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience and Global Public Health. I’m interested in clinical & translational neuroscience especially how drugs affect the brain. Outside of the lab, I’m involved in UPC, Student Health and Wellness Art Room, and the Contemplative Sciences Center. in my free time I enjoy reading, hanging out with friends, & traveling.
Medical Student
shakkineni1231@email.campbell.edu
I am a rising second year medical student at Campbell University in NC with an interest in anesthesia and am originally from northern VA! I previously worked in a neuroscience labs where my research focuses were on cardiac resuscitation post-TBI injury and the neuroanatomical connectivity of the cerebellum in non-human primates. I am excited to contribute to the Lunardi Lab and further explore the intersection of neuroscience and anesthesia. In my free time, I love to travel, try new restaurants, read, and spend time with my friends and family.
Undergraduate Student
xmp6dw@virginia.edu
I am a third-year student majoring in Neuroscience along with a minor in Chinese. In the lab I am interested in using the mouse model to understand how anesthetic-induced neurotoxicity could affect brain function and elucidate hallmarks of cognitive decline. Some of my other interests include running, volleyball, Rubik’s cubes, reading, and traveling.
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)
Daniel Satria Clark (Undergraduate Student)
Suraj Gangar (Undergraduate Student)
Jeffrey Wooters (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)