https://www.lasisilab.com/team-directory daily 0.75 2025-10-02 https://www.lasisilab.com/team-directory/tlasisi monthly 0.5 2025-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6352f6e0ba4c3f714382eb8c/1a867033-94fa-4d80-ab7d-1be6e94e6f58/smaller_headshot_braids_2025-01-21.jpg Team directory - Tina Lasisi - Make it stand out (she/her) Principal Investigator I am a biological anthropologist with an interest in studying the evolution and genetics of human hair and skin. In addition to my academic work, I am very active as a science communicator. I host a show on PBS Terra called Why Am I Like This? and you can find me on Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter, or possibly somewhere near you at my next speaking event. My work focuses on developing rigorous methods to understand the landscape of biological variation and a critical lens to investigate how that overlaps with various social concepts. I aim to provide people with the knowledge and tools to understand how we can study human variation and how it matters in everything from cosmetics, to technology and medicine. I just started as an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan and am also affiliated with the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. website • twitter • linkedin CV https://www.lasisilab.com/team-directory/sgreer monthly 0.5 2025-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6352f6e0ba4c3f714382eb8c/1697918866010-182XMPHLPMWOCLSE6S0P/SaritaGreer_pic.jpg Team directory - Sarita Greer - Make it stand out (she/her) Lab Manager Sarita W. Greer earned her B.S. in Biological Anthropology with a specialization in Anthropological Genomics from Penn State University in 2015. Since then, she has held various supervisory positions across multiple disciplines including biochemistry, molecular biology, forensics, and anthropological genomics. Her experience spans several prestigious labs at The Pennsylvania State University, such as Woodward Biology Teaching Lab, The Center for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation, PSU Forensics, and Shriver Anthropological Genomics Lab. In her role at Shriver Lab, Sarita not only managed human subjects research projects but also played a key role in supporting Dr. Tina Lasisi’s dissertation research. Her extensive background and leadership in these areas highlight her contributions to the field. https://www.lasisilab.com/team-directory/shannon-sears monthly 0.5 2025-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6352f6e0ba4c3f714382eb8c/1337a469-15a3-4e55-b971-18ebe017a47b/20250801_121350+%281%29.jpg Team directory - Shannon Sears - Make it stand out (she/her) Research Coordinator Shannon Sears is the Research Coordinator for the Lasisi Lab at the University of Michigan. She earned her M.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Concordia University in 2012, with a focus on gender and women’s studies. 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Her role includes scientific communication, which is the practice of informing the general public about the scientific findings of the lab. https://www.lasisilab.com/team-directory/category/Students monthly 0.5 https://www.lasisilab.com/team-directory/category/Staff monthly 0.5 https://www.lasisilab.com/team-directory/category/PI monthly 0.5 https://www.lasisilab.com/alumni-directory daily 0.75 2025-10-02 https://www.lasisilab.com/alumni-directory/sam-muller monthly 0.5 2025-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6352f6e0ba4c3f714382eb8c/0f734d2b-7554-4dc3-a899-a5623860c3b4/samuller.jpeg Alumni directory - Sam Muller - Make it stand out (she/her/hers) Lab Manager Sam is the Research Coordinator within the Lasisi Lab, and has been working in research for over 2 years now. She is a Penn State Alumni, graduating in 2022 with a B.S. in Forensic Science and a minor in anthropology. She originally started working with Tina in the Shriver Lab, where she was previously a Research Assistant as well as the Lab Manager/Project Coordinator. She has research interests in microbiomes and ancient DNA, as well as the forensic applications of genetic and microbiome sequencing tools. cv linkedin https://www.lasisilab.com/alumni-directory/kianna-hendricks monthly 0.5 2025-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6352f6e0ba4c3f714382eb8c/bc44fa83-9e77-4765-b2d8-c85056e272f1/kianna.jpeg Alumni directory - Kianna Hendricks - Make it stand out Master’s Student Kianna Hendricks is a master’s student in Data Science and Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where she also completed her B.S. in Economics. With an interest in bioinformatics and biostatistics, she uses diverse genetic and omic datasets with machine learning techniques to better understand biological systems and human health. linkendin • github https://www.lasisilab.com/alumni-directory/agoswami-3gksw-7t9td-ahc6y-dte7d monthly 0.5 2024-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6352f6e0ba4c3f714382eb8c/741defcc-ebe0-4b68-989d-9bce869330ec/IMG_3344_394fb720-e631-49a6-82fe-8875452ac028.jpeg Alumni directory - Duneshka Cruz - Make it stand out (she/her) Current Title: Naturopathic Medical Student at Sonoran University of Health Sciences Former Role: Undergraduate Researcher I am currently in my second year of naturopathic medical school with the goal of specializing in women's health, particularly fertility and reproductive health. I graduated from Penn State in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Anthropology and a minor in Psychology. During my undergraduate studies, I had the opportunity to serve as a team lead at the Lasisi Lab, where I contributed to developing and testing hair fiber morphology methods. This experience taught me the value of collaboration, as Dr. Lasisi always encouraged open communication and welcomed insights from every team member. Her emphasis on continuous improvement and never shying away from what you can bring to the table has greatly influenced my approach to my studies and my future career in medicine. https://www.lasisilab.com/alumni-directory/agoswami-tawn9 monthly 0.5 2024-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6352f6e0ba4c3f714382eb8c/8b700b49-3794-4308-934e-e400847d10ec/IMG_20190707_165537_fb348999-efe8-48c6-9590-fb79200bb8f1.jpeg Alumni directory - Ben Davisson - Make it stand out (he/him) Current Title: Advantage Solutions Support Coordinator for Greystar Former Role: Research Assistant (2017-2018) I had a wonderful experience working in the Lasisi lab, and learned a ton about working in academia and how research is carried out. Evolutionary biology has always been my favorite field of science and I went straight into teaching middle school biology and genetics after graduating. I don't currently work in academia, but the experiences I had in the lab and my courses helped shaped my skillset in education, which I use now in my role creating and delivering education materials. https://www.lasisilab.com/alumni-directory/agoswami monthly 0.5 2024-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6352f6e0ba4c3f714382eb8c/e2e51560-9f5d-41e5-ab8c-f2ac30f8bf74/archit.jpeg Alumni directory - Archit Goswami - Make it stand out (he/him) Current Title: Software Developer at Oracle Former Role: Undergraduate Researcher (2021-2022) I worked on the Fibermorph project in 2021 and 22. I am currently working at Oracle as a Software Developer for OCI Compute. Undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Penn State with a Minor in ELD. My favorite memories include: brainstorming and pitching new ideas to the team, mentoring other undergrad researchers, being led by Dr. Lasisi, and painstakingly trying to move around massive files of hair samples. I played quidditch for 2 years during my time at State. instagram • linkedin https://www.lasisilab.com/alumni-directory/agoswami-ymy89 monthly 0.5 2024-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6352f6e0ba4c3f714382eb8c/d151f51a-2920-4782-8b4e-2f03a50ec5eb/Hannah+Marchok.jpeg Alumni directory - Hannah Marchok - Make it stand out (she/her) Current Title: Undergraduate Student at The Pennsylvania State University Former Role: Undergraduate Research Associate (2021-2022) Hannah was an undergraduate research associate who worked with Dr. Lasisi in her research and organization of data regarding the evolution of human hair variation and editing and updating our labs' website. She also completed managerial duties such as scheduling and organizing meetings, communicating pertinent information to the necessary lab members, and interviewing and onboarding new lab members. Since working with Dr. Lasisi, Hannah has completed internships with an interventional pulmonologist, the New Jersey Department of Health, and the AtlantiCare Healthcare system, honing her skills in and knowledge of health communication and public health. She is also working on a documentary with Dr. Mark Shriver to chronicle the life and work of David Stiffler. After graduating, Hannah will be applying for graduate schools in the area of health promotion, with her research focusing on health communication to children and organizations. Hannah is proud to integrate themes of equity and better health for all throughout her work. In her free time, she enjoys reading, surfing, and engaging in social justice work. website • linkedin https://www.lasisilab.com/alumni-directory/agoswami-kzrjc monthly 0.5 2024-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6352f6e0ba4c3f714382eb8c/29272c7e-497a-4cba-a623-dd07e05cf94b/headshot_5f0c93f6-3e14-4d73-8de2-d1177919f6db.jpeg Alumni directory - Fei Rodell - Make it stand out (he/him) Current Title: Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton Former Role: Undergraduate Researcher From my early work as an Undergraduate Researcher with Dr. Lasisi at Penn State University, I have built a solid foundation in both health sciences and business. This dual expertise led me to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA), equipping me with the skills to navigate the intersection of healthcare and business strategy. Today, I leverage this experience in my role as an Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, where I support federal agencies as a task lead, business analyst, and data analyst. I focus on implementing data-driven solutions to optimize healthcare organizations, helping them enhance operational efficiency and make informed, impactful decisions. linkedin https://www.lasisilab.com/alumni-directory/agoswami-3gksw-7t9td monthly 0.5 2024-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6352f6e0ba4c3f714382eb8c/d3a056ee-74f4-4c58-bcc2-48cbb3fb117c/Pic_a0691282-7c36-475f-86b7-60c602192726+%281%29.jpeg Alumni directory - Alexis Rollins - Make it stand out (she/her) Current Title: Master of Science in Medical Sciences at University of Florida & ORISE fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Former Role: Undergraduate Researcher While I was in the Lasisi Lab I was an undergraduate researcher for Dr. Lasisi's dissertation on quantifying hair morphology. I assisted in preparing hair samples for both curvature and cross-section photography. The environment in the lab was always so welcoming and it was fun trying out new techniques for the procedure to improve the photography. Currently I am in my fourth year as an ORISE fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Tobacco and Volatile Branch. I am also in the middle of obtaining my Master of Science in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Forensic Medicine from the University of Florida. I have really enjoyed learning about both the forensic pathology and anthropology field so far. Maybe in another life I would have pursued Forensic Anthropology as my career. My expected graduation date will be in December 2025. I hope that once I finish my fifth year in my fellowship and have graduated from UF that I will find a job in forensic science as a chemist or medicolegal death investigator, preferably where I reside now in Atlanta, Georgia but I grew up as an Army brat so making a big move again is not off the table. I may consider going to medical school in the future to become a forensic pathologist, since it has been a goal since high school. I have enjoyed exploring the Atlanta area so far, and I know there is plenty to still see. I have even considered working for a convention again like I did for 3 years in my undergraduate years, but it may have to wait until I finish schooling this time. There are many conventions though to attend in Atlanta and a few only about an hour away. Atlanta also has a Renaissance Faire that I hope to attend for the first time next year. linkedin https://www.lasisilab.com/alumni-directory/agoswami-3gksw monthly 0.5 2024-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6352f6e0ba4c3f714382eb8c/f66888fe-2786-4623-ad99-ee9d4d40a334/20210706_141413_f5c1a880-cc40-4463-bedc-483a22faa841.jpeg Alumni directory - Kendall Routch - Make it stand out (she/her) Current Title: Senior Administrative Assistant at SVB Former Role: Research Assistant Kendall has a bachelor's degree in biological anthropology, focusing in forensic anthropology, from Penn State University and a master's degree in forensic DNA analysis and serology from the University of Florida. She worked with the Lasisi lab in 2018 and 2019, while it was part of Shriver Lab at Penn State University. 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