Dr. Wilson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oncology at Wayne State University and a member of the Karmanos Cancer Institute Molecular Therapeutics Program. He also has secondary appointments with the C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, the Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics, and the Department of Pathology. He received a B.S. in Cell & Molecular Biology from Grand Valley State University in 2011 and a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology from Wayne State University in 2016. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Michigan State University in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology in 2022, where he was funded by an American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowship Award and a National Cancer Institute K99 Transition to Independence Award. He joined WSU and KCI as a faculty member in 2022. In this role, he is Course Director for CB7300 Grant Writing and CB7890 Student Seminar, Recruitment Co-Leader for the Cancer Biology Graduate Program, and faculty advisor for the undergraduate Cancer Research Club.

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Jessica Long is a third-year student in the WSU Cancer Biology PhD program. She is from Raleigh, NC, and received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from UNCG. While completing her degree Jessica ran DI cross country and did analytical chemistry research in the Oberlies Lab. Following her undergraduate program, she completed her Master of Biotechnology at Northwestern University and worked as a Variant Scientist at Tempus, a cancer precision-medicine company. In July of 2022, she started at Wayne State. She intends to complete her Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. In her free time, she enjoys teaching biology, traveling, hiking, rock climbing, and spending time with her Airedale Terrier and significant other.

Lab member since March 2023.

Sanjeev Ganesh is a second-year PhD student in Cancer Biology. He received his B.Tech Biotechnology degree at SRM Institute of Science and Technology in India before getting his M.S Cancer Biology degree from Wayne State University. Following this, in August 2024, he started his PhD at Wayne State University. He is also a department representative in the School of Medicine Graduate Student Senate where is part of the mentorship and career development committee. Outside the lab, Sanjeev loves to cook different vegetarian dishes and read books in his free time. He is also a big soccer fan and loves playing pickleball.

Lab member Oct ‘22-April ‘24 and Jan ‘25-present.

Habiba is a first-year PhD student in the Center of Molecular Medicine and Genetics (CMMG). She has received her bachelor's in biotechnology from MSA University in Egypt. She received the prestigious Fulbright scholarship and earned her master’s degree in molecular Genetics and Genomics from Wayne State University. Her master’s work focused on understanding the Intrinsic Apoptotic process in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). In August 2025, she started her PhD at Wayne State. Outside the lab, Habiba enjoys chasing the sunset around the campus, exploring new matcha shops, and hiking.

Lab member since February 2026.

Ms. Pukhrambam (aka Sworna) has a BS degree in Biology. She has several years of research in diabetic eye disease, particularly in cell biology, biochemical and molecular studies. She also is experienced in animal studies of diabetic retinopathy and vision research in maintaining animal colonies and genotyping. She has several manuscripts published from previous laboratories. Currently, Sworna is involved in cancer research, specifically endometrial cancer mechanism and etiology. She is also one who likes to keep the working place clean and organized. At home, she loves gardening, walking and traveling.

Lab member since August 2023.

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Maya is a 1st year MS student and research assistant at Wayne State University. She graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Cell and Molecular Neuroscience from Central Michigan University in 2024. During her time at CMU, she worked in a neuroscience research lab that investigated the combined effects of stem cell therapy and exercise on restoring fine motor function in a rat model of Parkinson’s disease. Maya is excited to contribute to areas of research outside neurodegenerative disease, areas such as cancer. In her free time, she loves running, yoga, baking and film.

Lab member since May 2025.

Juveria is a first-year medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine. She received a B.S. in Public Health from WSU in 2025. She is interested in underserved populations and health equity. Juveria volunteers at Downriver Community Clinic, a free clinic for the working uninsured. She hopes to make an impact in the general efforts of this lab, especially in broadening women's health research. Outside of school, Juveria loves reading, playing sports, and checking out new cafes with friends. In Summer 2024, Juveria was selected for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship through the Department of Oncology.

Lab member since February 2024.