Our Team
Name: Kheertika Beeharry
Class Year: 2029
Major: Engineering
I’m originally from Mauritius, a small island off the southeastern coast of Africa, where I grew up speaking four languages fluently. This sparked my interest in languages and I’m always writing down words and phrases from random languages in my diary. I also lived in Tanzania for the past 2 years, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, where I developed a love for hiking.
Name: Andrew Petropulos
Class Year: 2028
Major: Neuroscience
I’m a neuroscience major from Williamstown, MA. Outside of the lab, I enjoy running cross country and track for Trinity, playing the bass guitar, and watching movies.
Name: Layla Gassett
Class Year: 2029
Major: Biochemistry
I live in Massachusetts, about forty minutes outside of Boston, where I have lived my whole life. Outside of lab, I love trying new restaurants or cooking new recipes with my friends, hanging out with my cat, and reading.
Name: Justin White
Class Year: 2028
Major: Chemistry
I am from Milton, Massachusetts. I have grown up enjoying the art of acting and theater, going to see various musicals and plays, as well as participating in many shows throughout middle school through my freshman year of college. It is a creative outlet for me, and I hope it continues to spark my passion for diving into my artistic side.
P.S. My favorite musical is Hamilton.
The Gemmel lab is always looking for talented undergraduate students, excited to pursue research opportunities at the interface of chemistry and biology! Interested students should reach out to Prof. Gemmel via email and include a copy of their CV.