Ella Wuichet

Pronouns: She/Her

Ella Wuichet is from Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Davidson College in May 2025, where she received a degree in Biology with a minor in Neuroscience. Ella works in Dr. Maria Lehtinen’s lab, where she will study cerebrospinal fluid and its role in brain health and disease, with projects exploring topics including glutamate signaling and neurodegenerative disease models. Outside of lab, Ella enjoys reading (especially fantasy novels), rewatching sitcoms, exploring national parks, kayaking, and spending time outdoors. She is excited to begin this next chapter in Boston and continue exploring her interests in neuroscience and biomedical research.

Ella’s Mentoring Pod

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    Maria Lehtinen, PhD

    Faculty | Research Mentor

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    Dragana Rogulja, PhD

    Faculty | Pod Faculty Mentor

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    Maryam Dadabhoy

    PiN Graduate Student | Pod Student Mentor