RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
Research Associate
Dr. Baumgart is a lecturer in the UF College of Medicine and collaborates with the Schachner Lab. Se has a PhD from the University of Chicago (2021) in Integrative Biology. She is interested in the evolution of avian flight and postcranial pneumaticity.
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
For those interested in joining the lab as a postdoctoral researcher, contact PI Schachner (eschachner @ ufl.edu) for more information about opportunities.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
We welcome interest from potential graduate students for the fall of 2027 through the UF College of Vet Med. Contact PI Schachner for more information at eschachner @ ufl.edu
For more information on the graduate program in the Department of Physiological Sciences at the UF CVM: click here
Alexis Slack
PhD Student in Physiological Sciences (at UF)
2023 - Present
Alexis completed her undergraduate degree in the Anderson Lab at the University of South Dakota and specializes in segmentation and 3D printing. She is working on owls and dolphins for her PhD.
DVM STUDENT RESEARCHERS
Amanda Pineda, Class of 2027
2023 - Present
Amanda has a BS in Biological Sciences from Florida International University. She is interested in both small animal and exotics/wildlife medicine.
Emily Clements, Class of 2028
2024 - Present
Emily has a BS in Biological Sciences from Florida Atlantic University, and is interested in wildlife, birds, and turtles. She is currently working on shearwaters and hawks in the lab.
Blake Baccigalopi, Class of 2028
2024 - Present
Blake has a BS in electrical engineering from Texas Tech, is a graduate of the US Naval test pilot school, has a MS in systems engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and an MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School. He is interested in avian surgery, and is currently working on cormorants.
Megan Chirco, Class of 2029
2026 - Present
Megan is interested in marine mammal medicine.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHERS
Claire Zimmerman, UF class of 2026
Major in Zoology, minor in Anthropology
2024 - Present
Claire is interested in reptiles and birds, and plans to go to vet school with a focus in wildlife/exotics.
Robyn Sverdlik, UF class of 2028
Major in Biology
2026 - Present, University Scholars Program
Robyn has plans to go to medical school and is interested in avian flight biomechanics.
LAB ALUMNI
Former PhD Students
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Dr. Aracely Martinez PhD (2025) in Clinical Anatomy at LSUHSC; Current position: Lecturer, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Dr. (Dr.) Andy Grand Pre PhD (2024) in Clinical Anatomy at LSUHSC; Current position: Postdoctoral Researcher, Stony Brook University School of Medicine
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Dr. Adam Lawson PhD (2021) in Clinical Anatomy at LSUHSC; Current position: Assistant Professor, Tulane University School of Medicine
Former MS Students
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Jazmine Aguilar MS (2023) in Biomedical Sciences at LSUHSC; Currently a DVM student at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
Former medical and veterinary students
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Jaeger Johnson (UF CVM, Class of 2027)
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Chloe Huntley (UF CVM, Class of 2027)
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Farid Abou-Issa (LSUHSC School of Medicine)
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Arsys E'Etessam (LSUHSC School of Dentistry)
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Jonathan Bergeron (LSUHSC School of Medicine)
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Brandon Bergeron MD (2020-2022) LSUHSC School of Medicine): Resident at U of Alabama SOM
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O'Shea Cleveland DVM (2016) LSU School of Veterinary Medicine: Private practice