Members
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Please meet some excellent researchers who are passionate
about their research and work!
Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Nimrat Chatterjee
I love thinking about the why and how of mutation formation in cells. In addition to my passion for scientific research, I love mentoring, writing, and teaching. Outside of Science, I am a marathon runner and love action movies, knitting, rock climbing, and gardening!
nimrat.chatterjee@med.uvm.edu
nimratchatterjee@gmail.com
Graduate student
Josh Victor
Josh is a senior graduate student in the lab and is expected to graduate in 2025. He loves to think about the complexities of SARS-CoV-2 and host responses. In addition to research, he loves traveling, cooking, and doing small science projects!
Graduate student
Ava Siegal
Ava is a 4th-year medical student actively studying several aspects of neurodegenerative disorders, from basic biology to host-pathogen interactions. Besides medical school and research, Ava loves writing, beaches, and spending time with family!
Graduate student
Sombodhi Bhattacharya
I am a first-year graduate student in the CMB program, with a keen interest in unraveling the mechanisms of Rev1-dependent DNA damage response and its potential role in therapeutic resistance to cancer, including chemoresistance and radio resistance. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing the piano, producing music and background scores for short films, and exploring the beauty of our planet. I am excited for the journey ahead in the Chatterjee lab and look forward to my research years.
Graduate student
Jessica Reich
I am investigating the role of Rev1 in cellular senescence within the cGAS-STING pathway. Outside of the lab I enjoy golfing, doing gymnastics, and cooking.
Graduate student
Brailey Buntin
I am investigating the role of REV1 within the cell cycle.
In my free time I collect and care for houseplants, paint, go antiquing and thrifting, and I like to cook and host dinner parties.
Research Tech
Vihit Gupta
I am investigating the relationship between REV3 inhibition and autophagy. I enjoy playing tennis, lifting, and hiking.
Undergraduate student
Daniel Almstead
I am investigating the role of REV1 in the cellular response to different types of DNA damage, such as cross-linking and double-strand breaks. Outside of the lab I enjoy hiking, alpine skiing, lacrosse, tennis, fishing, and music!
Undergraduate student
Anushka Canfield
Anushka is enthusiastic to understand the role of transcriptomic regulations and how it can help progress drug treatment with both viral infections and tumorgenesis. Her favorite pastime is interacting with the mice in the research colonies and walking her cat, Acetoney!
Undergraduate student
Colin Brereton
Colin investigates cytotoxicity and metabolic impact of the use of novel translesion synthesis inhibitors for cancer treatment.
Undergraduate student
Naveen Kothandraman
I am pursuing a B.S. in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics. I am interested in studying how REV1 regulates switches in cell death pathway choice, specifically autophagy and senescence. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, singing, and watching sports!
Undergraduate student
Maddie Guyette
I just started in the Chatterjee lab this fall and am currently learning more about the REV1 pathway, scientific techniques, and the projects being researched. Outside of the lab, I enjoy hiking, hockey, pickleball, and art!