CURRENT LAB MEMBERS

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Daniela Fera, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Biochemistry
​email: dfera1@swarthmore.edu
Office: SCI 290
Lab: SCI 293
​C.V.

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Undergraduate Researchers

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Max Finkelstein ‘22

I'm a Biochemistry (honors) and Statistics major from Singapore. In the lab, I investigate how antibodies bind to the viral spikes of HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2, to inform therapeutic development. I'm also heavily involved with Swarthmore's international student community, and I play a *lot* of foosball

Emma Parker Miller '22

I am a Biochemistry and Peace & Conflict Studies double major from Wilmington, DE. My current work in the lab involves analyzing how broadly neutralizing antibodies and their cooperating lineages bind to the HIV Env protein. Outside of lab, I am passionate about social and environmental activism, playing piano, and doing yoga.

Molly Erdman '23

I am a Biochemistry and Spanish double major from Wilmington, Delaware. My work in the lab will focus on analyzing the interaction between the HIV spike and an intermediate antibody called DH270.IA4. Outside of the lab you can find me singing with the Swarthmore College Chorus and Garnet Singers or practicing piano! 

Sabrina Lin '23

I am a Chemistry and Mathematics double major originally from El Paso, TX, but now living in Philadelphia, PA. My work will focus on understanding interactions between MEK kinase and ERK kinase and how their interactions can help guide drug discovery. Outside of the lab, I love having conversations and eating with people, playing piano, listening to music, and doing all sorts of small crafts

Paul Seth '23

I am an honors biochemistry major from New Jersey. My current work involves learning about how antibodies bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike. When not in the lab, I can be found pole vaulting with the Swarthmore Track & Field team or baking. ​

Daniel Naagaard '24

I am a Biochemistry and Computer Science double major originally from Gothenburg, Sweden but now living in Bethesda, MD. In the lab I am currently investigating binding affinities between protein kinases and the ways that understanding these interactions can help identify target sites for future medications. Outside of the lab you can find me practicing with the Swarthmore Swim Team, long-boarding with friends, or trying to improve my coffee and latte art. 
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Tammy Pham '24

I am a prospective Biochemistry and Economics Double Major from the Class of 2024. I call Southern California my home and my academic interests lie in the areas of international public health policy and healthcare systems. My current work in the lab involves protein kinase mechanisms and their implications for understanding human illnesses. Outside of the lab, I spend my time playing tennis and practicing guitar!

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LAB ALUMNI

Adam Mermelstein '21
​Erik-Stephane Stancofski '21
Naomi Bronkema '20
​Emilie Morse '20
Hussain Zaidi '22
​Pearl Zhang '22
​Sarah Leonard '21
​Julia Morriss '19
​Diep Nguyen '19
​Therese Ton '19
​Jeffrey Zhou '19