Alumni

Omar Almakki was a research technician in the Diver Lab from January 2022 - July 2023. Omar graduated from the University of Chicago in 2021 with majors in Biology and Theater and Performance Studies, and is originally from West Lafayette, Indiana. Omar is currently furthering his studies by going to medical school at Indiana University’s Indianapolis campus.

Kate Enquist was a participant in the MSK Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) in the summer of 2023. She is interested in the molecular pathways responsible for neurologic diseases and cancer, with an emphasis on the implications of protein structure and function. She would also like to gain exposure to the drug development process, specifically investigating drug-protein interactions, drug ADME properties and drug metabolism. Outside of research, she enjoys weightlifting, swimming, and cooking! Kate is a senior at Vassar College.