

Visiting Scholars

Visiting Scholar
xiaogaz@med.umich.edu
Xiaogang is an Associate Chief Physician and the Associate Chief Physician Deputy Director, Department of Neurology at Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing University. He was trained in epilepsy and electroencephalography (EEG). His clinical expertise lies in the diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease. He has also performed basic research on the molecular mechanism of epileptogenesis. In January 2025, he began a visiting scholar program at the Mattis Lab at University of Michigan. In his free time, he enjoys swimming and walking.
Postdoctoral Fellows

Postdoctoral Fellow
zmeiling@umich.edu
Meiling joined the Mattis Lab after graduating from the University of Michigan. During her Ph.D. study, she investigated how sensory and neuronal responses change during learning in neurodevelopmental disorder mouse models using in vivo two-photon calcium imaging. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and gardening.

Postdoctoral Fellow
limeizhu@umich.edu
Limei received a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). After graduation, she worked as a Research Associate at the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, CAS. In 2019, she began a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at the University of Michigan, initially in Dr. Bing Ye’s laboratory. She joined the Mattis lab February 2023. In her free time, she enjoys reading and painting.
Graduate Students

Graduate Student
Chandni graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Florida and then worked as a lab technician at NYU before joining the Neuroscience Graduate Program at UM. Her previous projects focused on using machine learning to decode human EEG data at UF and developing a novel meso-scale optoacoustic imaging system at NYU. Outside of the lab, she enjoys watercolor painting, hiking, hanging out with friends, trying new places to eat, and learning about everyone’s personality type!

Graduate Student
ksantia@umich.edu
Krystal graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus with a B.S. in Biology in 2022. As an undergraduate, she studied how the brain regulates feeding and energy balance behaviors, how spinal cord circuits enact motor control, and neuropeptide-mediated pain pathways. She enjoys participating in science outreach activities catered to underrepresented communities and helping students find their potential in STEM. In her free time she likes baking, playing with her cats, weightlifting, and birdwatching.
Research Laboratory Specialists

Research Laboratory Specialist
jrbarden@umich.edu LinkedIn
Joe joined the Mattis lab at its inception in 2022. Hailing from Livonia, MI, he completed his B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Cellular & Molecular Biology at Albion College in 2013. Since then, he has worked as a technician and manager in multiple labs at the University of Michigan, each with a focus on neurobiology. His greatest non-scientific passion has always been music, and he enjoys occasional piano gigs around southeast Michigan.
Undergraduates

Undergraduate Student
juandisl@umich.edu
Juan joined the lab as a sophomore at the University of Michigan majoring in neuroscience on the premed track. He previously worked in an ovarian cancer research lab as a research assistant with the university’s College of Pharmacy. In his free time, he enjoys binge-watching, weightlifting, and learning how to cook his family’s recipes.

Undergraduate Student
hudshabs@umich.edu LinkedIn
Hudson joined the lab as a freshman at the University of Michigan, studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French on the Pre-Med track. He previously worked as a medical scribe at a neurology clinic. After graduating, he hopes to go to medical school and pursue a career in Neurology. Outside of academics he is a tennis coach, loves to wake surf, and enjoys some pickleball now and again.

Undergraduate Student
ahollier@umich.edu
Alex joined the lab as a sophomore at the University of Michigan majoring in Neuroscience. He is intending to enter medical school after his graduation. He volunteers at a children’s hospital in his hometown. In his free time, he enjoys working out and spending time with friends.

Undergraduate Student
leemegan@umich.edu
Megan joined the lab as a freshman at the University of Michigan, studying neuroscience on the pre-med track. After graduating, Megan hopes to attend medical school and pursue a career in child neurology. In her free time, Megan loves to be active. She dances and enjoys hiking and running

Undergraduate Student
srmondal@umich.edu
Sreyashi joined the lab as a sophomore at the University of Michigan, studying Computer Science. After graduating, Sreyashi hopes to pursue a career in software engineering. In her free time, Sreyashi loves to play the piano. She also enjoys reading and travelling and hopes to visit as many places as she can.

Undergraduate Student
anamnoor@umich.edu
Anam joined the lab as a freshman at the University of Michigan majoring in Neuroscience. As a high school student she was involved in public health and STEM education initiatives. After graduating, she hopes to go to medical school to pursue a career in Neurology. In her free time, Anam adores reading, baking, and hanging out with her friends.

Undergraduate Student
iplati@umich.edu LinkedIn
Izzy joined the lab as a senior at the University of Michigan majoring in neuroscience. She aspires to become a physician-scientist focused on the intersection between pediatric epilepsy and biomedical engineering. Outside of academics, Izzy is involved with the transfer student community and can often be found interacting with squirrels around campus.

Undergraduate Student
sajdaka@umich.edu
Alex joined the lab as a sophomore at the University of Michigan majoring in Computer Science. After graduation, he intends to enter the industry in a data facing role. During his free time, Alex likes to cycle, ski, read science fiction and go camping.

Undergraduate Student
ruitaosh@umich.edu
Ruitao joined the lab as a junior at the University of Michigan majoring in Neuroscience. He previously worked in the Neurology Department studying neurodegenerative diseases. After graduation, he hopes to enter graduate school to pursue a PhD degree, using interdisciplinary knowledge to solve problems in medical field. Outside of academics, he is a metal guitarist, enjoys swimming, fishing and collecting various handicrafts.

Undergraduate Student
saifs@umich.edu LinkedIn
Saif joined the lab at the end of his junior year at the University of Michigan, where he is studying Computer Science on the pre medical track. He has previous experience working in a nephrology lab where he gained experience with wet lab methods and data analysis, and has completed two internships in software development. He loves playing tennis, exploring new places with friends, ice skating, and hiking!

Undergraduate Student
miaz@umich.edu
Mia joined the lab as a freshman at the University of Michigan, majoring in neuroscience on the pre-med track. After graduating, she hopes to attend medical school and pursue a career as a physician. In her free time, Mia loves drawing, playing or listening to music, and traveling. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and her dog.
Name | Position and Years in the Lab | Where are they now? |
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Yiannos Demetriou | undergraduate student and technician, 2023-2024 | MSTP student, Wayne State University |
Nagham Eldroubi | undergraduate student, 2022-2025 | |
Maya Gringauz | undergraduate student, 2024-2025 | |
Julia Kravchenko | Technician, 2022 - 2023 | NGP graduate student, University of Michigan |
Kamie Mueller | undergraduate student, summer 2023 | |
Rida Qureshi | undergraduate student, 2022-2025 | |
Katherine Reaume | Technician, 2023-2024 | |
Shahriar Ahmad Akhavan Tafti | undergraduate student, summer 2023 | Neuroscience graduate student, University of Vermont |
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