Andrew Doig
(graduate student)
Andrew joined the Strieter Lab in 2023 to investigate the intersection between the ubiquitin-processing enzyme UCHL5 and the chromatin remodeling complex INO80. Outside the lab, Andrew is an avid climber.
Nicole Houppermans
(graduate student)
Nicole grew up in Anacortes, Washington, and received her B.S. degree in Biochemistry from the University of Washington. She joined the Strieter Lab in 2024 as a Ph.D. student, and her research focuses on studying protein degradation in neurons.
Kylie Paul
(graduate student)
Kylie grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and received her B.S. in Biochemistry from Miami University (Ohio) in 2024. During her undergraduate studies, she investigated the function of endoplasmic reticulum chaperone proteins. She joined the Strieter Lab in 2024 as a Ph.D. student, where her research focuses on understanding how glycans regulate ubiquitin-dependent protein degradation.
Deepthika Saravanan
(graduate student)
Deepthika grew up in Chennai, India, and received her five-year integrated master’s degree in Biotechnology from SASTRA University in 2024. She joined the Strieter Lab in 2025 as a Ph.D. student.
Mohamed Salam
(graduate student)
Mohamed grew up in Cairo, Egypt, and received his B.S. degree in pharmacy and biotechnology from the German University in Cairo (GUC). He joined the Strieter Lab in 2024 as a Ph.D. student, and his research focuses on developing novel tools to study protein degradation. Outside the lab, Mohamed enjoys playing soccer and video games.
Megan West
(lab manager)
Megan West is a native of Ohio and, for better or worse, a dedicated Cleveland Browns fan. She received her B.S. from Baldwin-Wallace College and her M.S. from Case Western Reserve University. She spent over a decade working in research laboratories before transitioning into administrative roles for several years. She eventually returned to the bench and has served in her current position supporting both the Strieter and Stratton labs since 2023. Megan manages the day-to-day operations of the labs, keeps the PIs in line, and contributes to ongoing research projects.