PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR and ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Boston University

Thomas is originally from London, England, and studied medical science at the University of Exeter with a twelve-month research internship at Harvard Medical School before starting his Ph.D. at the University of Birmingham. He undertook his postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Thomas joined the faculty at Boston University School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor in January 2024, funded by a National Institutes of Health K99/R00 career development award.

Outside the lab, you can find Tom traveling to new destinations, trying new restaurants and watching football (go Pats) and soccer (actual football). He lives in Winthrop, Massachusetts, with his husband and two cats.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Boston University

Zeeba is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Clarke Lab. She earned her master’s degree and Ph.D. from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Zeeba is excited to employ her research experience and passion to better understand molecular biology and challenge herself in the field of DNA repair.

Her current research aims to identify new chromatin-associated proteins and uncover their roles in DNA repair and genome stability, with a focus on their implications for various human diseases including cancer. Beyond the lab bench, you will often find her reading, hiking, and sometimes dancing.

PH.D. STUDENT
Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS), Boston University

Chris is originally from Seattle, Washington, but moved to sunny California to study biochemistry at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, for his bachelor's degree. There, he researched bacterial biosynthetic enzymes responsible for anticancer small molecule production. Chris is now a Ph.D. student in the Program in Biomedical Sciences at Boston University. He is excited to utilize his knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry to explore the molecular mechanisms of DNA repair and the dysregulation of these mechanisms in disease.

Outside of the lab, Chris enjoys trying new coffee shops, watching TV (he loves Abbott Elementary), staying active, and listening to too much pop music.

PH.D. STUDENT
Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS), Boston University

Adriana is currently a Ph.D. student in the Program of Biomedical Sciences at Boston University. Originally from the Boston area, she earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She went on to work at Dana Farber Cancer Institute for 3 years where she studied the mechanisms of an autoinflammatory disease known as VEXAS syndrome. During her Ph.D., Adriana is interested in continuing to study the mechanisms that underly human disorders and disease.

In her free time, Adriana enjoys reading, cooking, and (of course) eating the food she cooks.

MASTER'S STUDENT
MSc Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Boston University

Sam is a candidate for the master's degree in pathology at Boston University. He earned his bachelor's in biomedical sciences at the University of South Florida. Sam is interested in basic science research and molecular biology, with previous work on heavy metal toxicity via cigarette smoking.

He now aims to tackle the field of DNA repair and hopes to understand the crucial role it plays in cancer. In his spare time, Sam enjoys trips to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and running around the maze of suburbs in the city.

MEDICAL STUDENT
Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine

Isabelle is an M.D. student at Boston University where she also earned her master’s in Medical Science and bachelor’s in Molecular Biology. Isabelle is passionate about investigating the molecular basis of cancer with the hopes of improving diagnoses and treatment options for her future patients. Her previous work includes stem cell leukemia research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and an exploration of the molecular basis of current endometriosis treatment options, and her current research in the Clarke lab will integrate these two fields as she aims to identify the role of key proteins in endometrial cancer development.
In her free time Isabelle enjoys reading, crocheting, and watching birds with her husband and cat.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
B.S. Human Physiology Program, Boston University

Hasher is an undergraduate student at Boston University majoring in Human Physiology. Hasher is passionate about exploring a wide range of research and how it can be applied from bench to bedside to improve patient care. Hasher’s past research experience includes work in cancer biology and biomechanics. Outside of academics, Hasher enjoys playing basketball and lifting weights.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
Liberal Arts and Medical Education Program, Boston University

Briana is an undergraduate student at Boston University. She is majoring in medical science as part of the Seven Year Liberal Arts/Medical Education program. Briana has experience in many
different areas of research, including metabolomics, chemistry education, and early childcare and education.

She is interested in exploring the mechanisms of DNA repair systems and how this research can contribute to the development of new therapeutic strategies for various diseases. In her spare time, she enjoys crocheting, exploring Boston, and watching musicals.