A picture of Ava with her two dogs

Ava Russ

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Ava is a fourth-year undergraduate studying Human Physiology on the Pre-Med track with a minor in History. She has been in the lab since 2023 preparing samples in the wet lab, and is now working on her Honors thesis. Outside of the lab, she enjoys her old lady hobbies, such as crocheting, knitting, and cross stitching.
Portrait of Ayman Mohamed

Ayman Mohamed

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Ayman is a 4th year undergraduate student at the University of Iowa and a member of the Michaelson Lab. He is interested in medicine, genetics, and research. Since the beginning of spring 2026, he has been helping with genetic data and data analysis. Outside of school, he enjoys boxing, soccer, and astronomy. He plans to attend medical school in the future.
Amara Jones

Amara Jones

Title/Position
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Amara is a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Biology on the Genetics and Biotechnology track with minors in Mathematics and Informatics. She spends most of her time working on the missense project and helping out wherever else is needed. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends/family and working out.