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Laura Listenberger
Associate Professor in Biology and Chemistry
Dr. Laura Listenberger is Associate Professor in Biology and Chemistry at St. Olaf College. Her works centers around understanding the mechanisms of lipid storage in cells. Laura received her Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis in Molecular Cell Biology and came to St. Olaf College in 2009.
507-786-3804
listenbe@stolaf.edu
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Michael Ahn
Student Researcher
Michael is an senior undergraduate with Biology major at St. Olaf College. Michael spends time studying lipid droplets in Tetrahymena. Outside of lab, Michael enjoys playing video games, soccer and badminton!
ahn2@stolaf.edu
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Matt Paal
Student Researcher
Matt is a senior Biology and Chemistry major with a concentration in Biomolecular Science and is returning to the lab for his second year. Outside of working with model lipid droplets and studying, Matt is involved with the Cross-Country Running, Nordic Skiing and Track and Field teams at St. Olaf.
paal1@stolaf.edu
Olivia Paetz
Student Researcher
Coming soon…
paetz1@stolaf.edu
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Alex Long
Student Researcher
Alex Long is currently a sophomore studying Biology and Biomolecular Science. In the lab, he studies the association of proteins to lipid droplets and how the alteration of the lipid droplet phospholipid monolayer affects these associations. After graduating from St. Olaf, Alex hopes to continue his education at a PhD or MD-PhD program. Alex is involved with the St. Olaf Martial Arts Club, and he plays viola in the St. Olaf Orchestra and a string quartet.
long7@stolaf.edu
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Jacob Gillingham
Student Researcher
Jacob is a senior chemistry major and biomolecular science concentrator beginning his first year in Dr. Listenberger’s lab. When he’s not studying hard or working in the lab, Jacob enjoys reading, running, hiking, and playing music.