PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Regina Joice Cordy, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor (2018 – present)
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences in Public Health, Harvard University. B.A. in Human Biology, University of Virginia.
RJC is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Wake Forest University. Her PhD work at Harvard led to the identification of an enrichment site of malaria’s sexual stages (gametocytes) in the bone marrow. Her postdoctoral work at Emory focused on computational analysis of the microbiome and metabolome of malaria-infected hosts.
In her free time, she enjoys sewing, taking road trips, and relaxing outside on her back porch.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Kevin Coffey
PhD Student (2021 – present)
B.S. in Biology, UNC Charlotte
coffk21@wfu.edu
Kevin’s work focuses on studying differential gene expression of Plasmodium falciparum in various oxygen conditions.
Outside of studying infectious diseases, he enjoys traveling, cooking, baking, swimming, playing tennis, and learning about different cultures around the world.
Cam Sherlock
PhD Student (2022-Present)
B.S. in the biological sciences, University of Pittsburgh
sherce22@wfu.edu
Cam’s work focuses on how oxidative stress disrupts the cell cycle during erythroid development in the context of malarial anemia.
When Cam is not in the lab, he enjoys playing basketball, doing graphic design work, and editing videos.
Tryphena Adams
PhD Student (2022 – present)
MPhil. Applied Parasitology, University of Ghana
BSc. Animal Biology and Conservation Science, University of Ghana
adamt22@wfu.edu
Tryphena’s work focuses on the gut biology, particularly the gut microbiome and gut barrier integrity following a malaria infection and its influence on disease severity.
Outside of the lab, she enjoys a lot of indoor activities: mostly spending time with family, listening to music and podcasts, volunteering, trying out recipes and traveling.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Helen Raics
B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry and Dance WFU (’27)
In her free time, Helen enjoys reading, going on hikes/walks, and cooking! Her career goal is in healthcare with geriatric patients!
Rahwa Tsehaye
B.S. in Biology, Minor in Psychology WFU (’27)
In her free time, Rahwa likes to binge watching shows, work out, and I spend time with friends. Her career goal is to become an optometrist, focusing in clinical research and contribute to vision related public health especially in 3rd world or underserved communities.
Diya Patel
B.S. in Biology, Pre-Med track, Minor in Bioethics, Humanities, and Medicine WFU (’28)
In her free time, Diya enjoys crafting, volunteering/ being a doula at hospitals, and spending time with her friends! Her career goal is to be a surgeon!