Post-doctoral Fellow
Saurav Ranjitkar, Ph.D.
Saurav Ranjitkar is a postdoctoral fellow in the lab. He received his Ph.D. from the Department of Animal Science at the University of Connecticut in July 2024, during which, he worked on various multi-disciplinary projects involving genome editing, bioinformatics, and toxicology. Currently, he is working on projects related to understanding the role of cytokines and the molecular mechanisms of mast cell-induced food allergies. In his free time, he enjoys photography, mountain trekking, and motorbiking.
Graduate Students
Nicole Maldonado Perez
Nicole Maldonado Perez is currently a Ph.D. student in the lab. She earned her B. Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico in Arecibo, P.R. in 2020. In the Mathias lab, Nicole’s research has been focused on assessing the effects of diet and epigenetic modifications during mast cell-mediated allergic responses. Nicole enjoys reading novels, observing wildlife, crafting, visiting museums, and taking nature photographs in her free time.
Nathan Jordan
Nathan Jordan is currently a Pharm.D./Ph.D. student in the lab. He received his B. S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Western New England University in 2023 and joined the lab in 2023 as a Ph.D. student. Nathan’s research is focused on exploring interactions between mast cells and the complement system in mediating allergic responses. Outside of his academic pursuits, Nathan finds enjoyment in cooking, scuba diving, and playing volleyball.