stryder meadows, phd
Associate professor

In July 2014, I joined Tulane University as an assistant professor in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology. My research interests are in all things vascular including, blood vessel patterning and morphogenesis, anastomosis and arteriovenous malformations.

Prior to arriving in New Orleans, I trained as a postdoctoral fellow and Instructor in the laboratory of Dr. Ondine Cleaver at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas (2008-2014). Using mouse genetic models, my studies focused on understanding the role of repulsive guidance cues, such as Semaphorin 3E, in blood vessel patterning and morphogenesis. UTSW was also where I started many of the projects that will drive my lab at Tulane, thanks to Ondine's mentorship and support.

Before my postdoctoral studies, I was a graduate student in the laboratory of Dr. Paul Krieg at the University of Arizona in Tuscon (2001-2008). Using the frog (Xenopus laevis) as a model system, my work centered on understanding the transcriptional programs regulating skeletal muscle and vascular gene expression during embryogenesis. The desert is where I first became interested in vascular biology.

I received my BS degree in Biology at the University of New Mexico (University near Mom) in 2000. During my time there, I conducted research as an undergraduate student and technician (2000-2001) in the laboratory of Dr. Richard Cripps. One could say that is where I caught the research bug and never looked back.

Favorite piece of lab equipment: Graduate Students

Favorite place at Tulane: Crawfest!

KYLIE Browne, MS
PHD Candidate

Kylie is from New Jersey and, as such, has never pumped her own gas. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2018 with a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Her interest in biological research led her to join the Tulane CMB PhD program in 2019, and subsequently the Meadows lab in 2020. Her favorite lab activities include working with cultured cells and checking up on her mice. In her free time, she enjoys whittling down her extensive list of shows to watch, listening to music, and MMORPGs. 

Favorite piece of lab equipment: The cell culture hood 

Favorite place at Tulane: A booth at the Willow Street PJ’s

ADELLA Guidroz, BS
PHD Candidate

Adella's interest for research and teaching was sparked while attending her undergraduate university. She earned her Bachelor's in Biological Sciences in 2021 and realized that she loved searching for answers to big questions, so she decided to apply for PhD programs. Adella started in the Cell and Molecular Biology program at Tulane in the Spring of 2022 and joined Meadows lab soon after. When not in lab, she loves playing tennis, reading, or finding new coffee shops to try.

Favorite piece of lab equipment: Confocal microscope

Favorite place at Tulane: Window at my desk with my plants

SHREYA Bavishi, MBBS
PHD Candidate

Shreya found her passion for research and bench work in the quest for answers. Her curiosity was heightened during the Covid pandemic, and she decided to apply for a PhD at Tulane University in 2020. She joined Cell and Molecular Biology department in 2021 and Meadows Lab in 2022. She is from India and constantly misses Indian food. She is still getting used to the hurricanes and rains of New Orleans but enjoys watching them through the windows. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, painting, and swimming.

Favorite piece of lab equipment: Micropipettes

Favorite place at Tulane: Swing on the porch of Cudd Hall

ANIRBAN RAY, B.Sc., M.sc., ms
PHD CAndidate

Anirban completed his MS in Molecular/Microbial Ecology from BGSU, Ohio, and has a Master’s in Microbiology from Bangalore University, India. Following the completion of his MS, Anirban has worked in many different positions primarily focused on research. However, his inclination towards learning, invention, research and teaching led him to pursue PhD in Cell and Molecular biology at Tulane University. He joined Meadows’s lab in June 2022. In his free time, he enjoys photography, playing cricket, cooking, travelling and reading thrillers.

Favorite piece of lab equipment: qPCR (Lord Voldemo…“You Know Who”)

Favorite place at Tulane: LBC

ANDREW HANCOCK
undergraduate researcher

Andrew is an undergraduate student from Minnesota majoring in Cell & Molecular Biology. His interest in research was sparked after his Mom underwent multiple extensive eye surgeries, which led him to Biology and Tulane. On campus, Andrew has worked as a General Chemistry Lab TA, a Calculus tutor, and is currently a Supplemental Instructor. He also volunteers at Children’s Hospital New Orleans and Animal Rescue New Orleans. In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym, hanging out with friends, and exploring Uptown.

Favorite piece of lab equipment: The aspirator in the hood

Favorite place at Tulane: Library PJs

ANnabelle bolitho
undergraduate researcher

Annabelle is an undergraduate student from Boston majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology with a minor in Spanish. She has been interested in science since she was in middle school and hopes to continue on the science and medicine track after graduation. Annabelle is an ED tech at Ochsner Baptist, a part of the APO service fraternity, and a tutor for elementary school kids. In her free time, she likes to hangout with friends, try new food, and crochet (she even has an Etsy!)

Favorite piece of lab equipment: The small Petri dishes 

Favorite place at Tulane: The Hub booths

Mae-Ying Stock-Bordnick
undergraduate researcher

Mae-Ying is an undergraduate student from New Orleans and is majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology and minoring in Studio Art. Her interest in the sciences began in middle school after struggling in biology class. She plans on pursuing a PhD after graduation and entering a career in scientific research. Mae-Ying is part of Tulane’s Synthetic Biology club, and she enjoys reading, watching anime, and petting her cats in her free time. 

Favorite Piece of Lab Equipment: centrifuge 

Favorite Place at Tulane: 2nd floor of the library