Lab members
Dr. Polyxeni Philippidou
P.I.
PhD - Stony Brook University, Halegoua Lab
Postdoctoral Fellow - New York University, Dasen Lab
Associate Professor - CWRU Department of Neurosciences
Born - Nicosia, Cyprus
When not in the lab, Pola is out running along the roads and trails of Cleveland's Metroparks and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. She also keeps tabs on all the best pastry shops around.
Raquel Lopez de Boer
PhD Student
B.S. - Moravian University
Born - Sevilla, Spain
Outside of lab, Raquel enjoys engaging in different sports such as running, swimming and cycling. She also likes to find time to paint, draw and design different art pieces for her collection.
Matthew Moore
PhD Student
B.S. - Fairfield University
Born - Baldwin, NY
In his spare time, Matthew enjoys playing video games, assembling computers, and swimming in local pools
Lab Alumni
- PhD Students
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Minshan Lin (2019-2025)
Thesis Project: A cholinergic spinal pathway for the adaptive control of breathing
Current position: Postdoctoral Fellow at Yoo lab at Washington University in St. Louis
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Ritesh KC (2017-2024)
Thesis Project: Multimodal Hox5 activity generates motor neuron diversity
F31 awardee, 2025 Doctoral Excellence Award, Arthur F. W. Hughes Award
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Alicia Vagnozzi (2016-2022) MD/PhD
Thesis Project: A Hox5-dependent genetic program shapes respiratory motor output
F30 awardee, 2023 Doctoral Excellence Award, Arthur F. W. Hughes Award
Current Position: Pathology Resident at Washington University in St. Louis
