Chandra Mohan
Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Endowed Professor
cmohan@central.uh.edu

Kamala Vanarsa
Lab Manager
kvanarsa@central.uh.edu
Her research focuses on utilizing novel proteomic technologies including ITRAQ and NRM assays to quantitate biomarkers in human body fluids. Other research interests include detecting novel biomarkers in human body fluids using Somalogic’s SomaScan Assay.
Yewei Ma
HOC Core Director
yma29@uh.edu
Dr. Yewei Ma’s projects focus on cutting-edge proteomics and biomarker detection from any types of samples, including autoantigen/antibody screening, protein microarrays, aptamer-based multiplexed proteomics, proximity extension assay, bead-based immunoassay and many more. Our personalized services will significantly accelerate your research progress and grant application.

Anto Sam Crosslee
Research Assistant Professor
crosslee@central.uh.edu
Crosslee’s research focuses on understanding the molecular pathways involved in autoimmunity and is working on creating an in-vitro model of glomerulus.
Geethangili Madamanchi
Research Scientist
gmadaman@central.uh.edu
Geethangili’s research focuses on Non-invasive OCT/OCE of Skin Fibrosis in a Bleo Mouse Model.
Ayesha Budhwani
PhD Student (BME)
ajbudhwa@cougarnet.uh.edu
Ayesha works in Dr. Mohan’s and Dr. Abidian’s laboratories to explore how various ECM proteins impact the growth of renal resident cells or neurons. This involves 3D-printing of ECM proteins, cell culture and functional studies. Alongside, she is characterizing a novel monoclonal antibody with therapeutic potential.
Aalekyah Biswas
PhD Student (NSM)
Abiswas5@cougarnet.uh.edu
Aalekhya’s research focuses on exploring the molecular mechanisms that modulate the function of infiltrating macrophages and resident renal cells in lupus nephritis, using cutting-edge molecular and cellular techniques.
Sonja Vodehnal
PhD Student (NSM)
savodehn@cougarnet.uh.edu
The focus of Sonja’s research involves the assessment of published urinary biomarkers and the use of innovative proteomic technologies to identify additional urinary biomarkers that may have improved diagnostic accuracy for lupus nephritis. Future studies will also include designing multi-analyte point-of-care assays that can be used for in-home monitoring.
Sanju S
PhD Student (BME)
ssukumar@cougarnet.uh.edu
Sanju’s project focuses on Unravelling the molecular basis of Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption in NPSLE. This project aims to investigate the circulating factors and alterations in cell adhesion proteins and molecules that contribute to BBB breakdown in NPSLE. It employs an in vitro BBB model using mouse endothelial cells and astrocytes and will identify candidate proteins as potential biomarkers for NPSLE and examine their effects on BBB integrity and permeability.
Haley Romaine
Undergraduate Researcher
hmromine@cougarnet.uh.edu
Haley’s research focuses on pathogenic proteins in Lupus patient serums that induce endothelial-mesenchymal transition in podocytes; this research will contribute to ongoing studies that follow the progression of Lupus Nephritis in patients.
avnguy51@cougarnet.uh.edu
Angela has been awarded the SURF scholarship for Summer 2024.
Rrahman6@cougarnet.uh.edu
Raayed has been awarded the SURF scholarship for summer 2024.
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