
Lab
members
Monique
Smith
Principal
Investigator
Thomas Pomberger
Postdoc
Jie Zhang
PhD Student
Nikki Keisler
PhD Student
Mokhinabonu Nuriddinova
UCSD Undergraduate Researcher
Gaiane Sakanian
UCSD Undergraduate Researcher
Mango Smith
Mascot
Krysten
O’ Hara
Postdoc
Amanda Nguyen
PhD Student
Parnaz
Boroon
PhD Student
Jazmine
Lopez
UCSD Undergraduate Researcher
Verlaine
Williams
UCSD Undergraduate Researcher
Inshrah Akhtar
UCSD Undergraduate Researcher


Post docs
To apply for a postdoctoral position, please email moniquesmith@ucsd.edu a copy of 1) Your current CV 2) A cover letter that highlights your experience, contributions to science, and interests and 3) Names and contact information (email and phone) of at least 3 references.
Technicians
We are currently not looking to hire any technicians for 2024-2025.
Graduate students
We do not directly admit recruits for graduate studies or have input in the admissions process to UCSD graduate programs. We will be taking rotation students for 2024-2025 from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Biology Graduate Program, the Biomedical Sciences Program, and/or the Neurosciences Graduate Program at UCSD.
Undergraduate Volunteers
We are not currently accepting applications for undergraduate research volunteers. Please check back later this year for updates on future opportunities.

