Rob Patterson (Undergraduate Student, Spring 2023)

• Degree:  B.S. Chemistry Education, 2024 (anticipated)
• Project Description: Synthesis of halogenated analogues of L-tyrosine methyl ester

Morgan Payne (Undergraduate Student, Fall 2021-Spring 2023)

• Degree:  B.S. Chemistry, 2023
• Project Description: Total synthesis of clavatadines C, D, and E; Synthesis of halogenated analogues of L-tyrosine methyl ester
• Current Position: Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University

Kylee Maxfield (Undergraduate Student, Spring 2020-Fall 2021)

• Degree:  B.S. Biology, 2021
• Project Description: Total synthesis of clavatadines C, D, and E
• Current Position: Medical Student, University of Utah School of Medicine

Casandra (CJ) Orgill (Undergraduate Student, Spring 2020)

• Degree:  B.S. Biochemistry, 2021
• Project Description: Total synthesis of clavatadines C, D, and E

Anthony Collins (Undergraduate Student, 2018-2019)

• Degree:  B.S. Biochemistry, 2020
• Project Description: Optimization of the synthesis of phidianidine A and B

Michael Davenport (Undergraduate Student, 2016-2018)

• Degree:  B.S. Biochemistry, 2018
• Project Description:  Synthesis of clavatadine B
• Current Position:  Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University

Jordan Dickson (Undergraduate Student, 2016-2018)

• Degree:  B.S. Chemistry, Forensic chemistry emphasis, 2018
• Project Description:  Synthesis of clavatadine B
• Current Position:  ARUP Laboratories, Salt Lake City, UT

Matthew Johnson (Undergraduate Student, 2016-2018)

• Degree:  M.S. Chemistry, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, 2020
• Degree:  B.S. Biochemistry, Utah Valley University, 2018
• Project Description:  Synthesis of clavatadine B and optimization of the synthesis of phidianidine A and B
• Current Position:  Chemistry Instructor at Southwestern-Jefferson County Consolidated School Corp.

Nathan Colton (Undergraduate Student, 2017)

• Project Description:  Isolation and testing of glyphosate content in samples from Utah Lake using GC/MS and LC/MS

Celeste Ludlam-Namba (Undergraduate Student, 2017)

• Project Description:  Isolation and testing of glyphosate content in samples from Utah Lake using GC/MS and LC/MS

Caitlin McGrath (Undergraduate Student, 2016-2017)

• Project Description:  Molecular docking studies of clavatadine A analogues in the active site of human blood coagulation inhibitor factor XIa

Jeremy Orellana (Undergraduate Student, 2017)

• Degree:  B.S. Biochemistry, Utah Valley University, 2019
• Project Description:  Isolation and testing of glyphosate content in samples from Utah Lake using GC/MS and LC/MS
• Current Position: Lab Technician at Myriad Genetics, Salt Lake City, UT

Brittany Patch (Undergraduate Student, 2016-2017)

• Degree:  B.S. Biochemistry, Utah Valley University, 2017
• Project Description:  Synthesis of clavatadine A analogues

Dr. Chris Malmberg (B.S/M.S. Student, 2013-2015)

• Degree:  Ph.D. Chemistry, 2021, Oregon State University
• Degree:  B.S. Chemistry, 2013, M.S. Chemistry, 2015, Central Washington University
• Project Description:  Synthesis of clavatadine A analogues
• Current Position:  Intel

Dr. Jacob Buchanan (Undergraduate Student, 2011-2014)

• Degree:  Ph.D. Chemistry, Oregon State University, 2018
• Degree:  B.S. Chemistry (ACS-Certified), Central Washington University, 2014
• Project Description:  Total synthesis of phidianidine A and B
• Current Position: Actuarial Analyst at Milliman Seattle Health

Dr. Sydney Bouchey (Undergraduate Student, 2013-2014)

• Degree:  PharmD, Washington State University, 2019
• Degree:  B.S. Biochemistry, Central Washington University, 2015
• Project Description:  Optimizing the dibromination of homogentisic acid lactone
• Current Position:  Registered Pharmacist for Safeway

Dr. Austin Calaway (Undergraduate Student, 2013-2014)

• Degree:  DDS, Midwestern University College Of Dental Medicine, 2019
• Degree:  B.S. Biology, Central Washington University, 2014
• Project Description:  Optimizing the dibromination of homogentisic acid lactone

Rebecca Maverick (Undergraduate Student, 2013-2014)

• Degree:  B.S. Biology, Central Washington University, 2014
• Project Description:  Optimizing the dibromination of homogentisic acid lactone

Kathryn O’Neal (Undergraduate Student, 2013-2014)

• Degree:  M.S. American Military University, 2023
• Degree:  B.S. Biochemistry, Central Washington University, 2015
• Project Description:  Total synthesis of credneramide A and B
• Current Position: Shift Technical Engineer, Amentum

Dr. Brandon Petersen (Undergraduate Student, Science Honors Student, 2011-2013)

• Degree:  PharmD, University of Washington, 2018
• Degree:  B.A. Biology, Central Washington University, 2013
• Project Description:  Total synthesis of phidianidine A and B
• Current Position:  Pharmacist at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

Katie Frazier (Undergraduate Student, 2012-2013)

• Degree:  M.S. Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2018
• Degree:  B.S. Biochemistry, Central Washington University, 2013
• Project Description:  Total synthesis of 5-bromo-8-methoxy-1-methyl-β-carboline
• Current Position:  Neurology Clinic Nurse at Seattle Children’s Hospital

Rane Creasy (Undergraduate Student, 2012-2013)

• Degree:  B.S. Biology, Central Washington University, 2015
• Project Description:  Total synthesis of 5-bromo-8-methoxy-1-methyl-β-carboline
• Current Position:  Research Scientist, Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.

Adam Sykes (Undergraduate Student, 2012)

• Degree:  B.S. Biology, Central Washington University, 2013
• Project Description:  Total synthesis of 5-bromo-8-methoxy-1-methyl-β-carboline

Jennifer Reeves (Undergraduate Student, 2012)

• Degree:  M.S. Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, 2015
• Degree:  B.S. Central Washington University, 2013
• Project Description:  Development of HD-video standard operating procedures for distillation under inert atmosphere, cannula transfer of liquids, distilled solvent storage under inert atmosphere, and calcium hydride quenching
• Current Position:  Registered Dietitian (RD) at Providence St. Peter Hospital

Stephanie Conn (Undergraduate Student, Science Honors Student, 2009-2012)

• Degree:  M.S. Chemistry, Washington State University, 2015
• Degree:  B.S. Chemistry, Central Washington University, 2012
• Project Description:  Total synthesis of clavatadine A
• Current Position:  Lead Chemist at Virgil Gamache Farms, Inc.

Dr. James Siegenthaler (Undergraduate Student, Science Honors Student, 2011-2012)

• Degree:  Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Arizona, 2020
• Degree:  M.S. Chemistry, Central Washington University, 2015
• Degree:  B.S. Chemistry, Central Washington University, 2013
• Project Description:  Preparation of a urea analogue of clavatadine A
• Current Position:  Scientist, Fraunhofer USA Inc, East Lansing, MI

Dr. Ashley Foster (neé Tenney) (Undergraduate Student, 2010-2011)

• Degree:  PharmD, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 2016
• Degree:  B.S., Central Washington University, 2012
• Project Description:  Total synthesis of 5-bromo-8-methoxy-1-methyl-β-carboline
• Current Position:  Pharmacy Manager at Fred Meyer Pharmacy, Ellensburg, WA

Jaime Keene (Undergraduate Student, 2010-2011)

• Degree:  B.S. Chemistry, Central Washington University, 2012
• Project Description:  Total synthesis of 5-bromo-8-methoxy-1-methyl-β-carboline

Shannon Huffman (neé Vreeland) (Undergraduate Student, 2009-2011)

• Degree:  B.S. Chemistry, Central Washington University, 2011
• Project Description:  Total synthesis of clavatadine A
• Previous Position:  Research Scientist at Moses Lake Industries
• Current Position:  Stay-at-Home Mom to an amazing daughter and son

Kellie Mullen (Undergraduate Student, 2008-2009, 2010-2012)

• Degree:  B.S. Chemistry, Central Washington University, 2012
• Project Description:  Total synthesis of 5-bromo-8-methoxy-1-methyl-β-carboline
• Current Position:  Analytical Chemist at Labbeemint, Inc.

Dr. Alexandra Wexler (Undergraduate Student, 2009-2011)

• Degree:  DMD, Midwestern University College Of Dental Medicine, 2016
• Degree:  B.A. Biology, Central Washington University, 2011
• Project Description:  Total synthesis of clavatadine A
• Current Position:  CarolinasDentist

Tim Ausink (Undergraduate Student, 2009-2010)

• Degree:  MSPA-C, Midwestern University College Of Dental Medicine, 2016
• Degree:  B.S. Biology, Central Washington University, 2011
• Project Description:  Total synthesis of clavatadine A
• Current Position:  Owner, Ausink Family Medicine, WA

Maria Godinez (Undergraduate Student, 2009)

Sarah Clark (Undergraduate Student, 2009-2010)

Dr. Joshua Burwell (Undergraduate Student, 2008)

• Degree:  PharmD, Washington State University, 2016
• Degree:  B.S. Biology, Central Washington University, 2010
• Project Description:  Catalytic alkene aziridination
• Current Position: Pharmacist, Community Health of Central Washington

Last updated, September 2023