Lab Members | Bruns Lab

Current Lab Members

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Emma Mehl

Emma grew up in El Dorado Hills, California and graduated with her B.S. from the University of Wyoming in May 2023 in physiology and biology. After being an undergraduate researcher in the HEART Lab, she is now pursuing her Masters. Emma's research interest focus on the effects of hypoxia on striated muscle

Emma's interests include:

Swimming
Skiing
Baking

Sharanya S. Bettadapura, MS

Sharanya graduated in 2023 with her MS in Human Disease and Genetics and moved to UW to begin work in the HEART Lab. Now her studies focus on uncovering a novel role for the heart in regulating circadian rhythms in non-cardiac tissue.

Music and Sanskrit are two of her most cherished hobbies that bring her immense joy. They enrich her personal and intellectual growth and blend the beauty of art with the wisdom of ancient texts.

Julian Matthews

Julian is everyone's favorite HEART Lab member because he keeps all the mice alive and happy. After working in the lab as an undergraduate, he became our Animal Coordinator. He's responsible for breeding, genotyping, and all kinds of other important things.

Sushumna Satyanarayana, MS

Sushumna was born and raised in Bangalore, India. She earned a Masters in Human disease and Genetics in 2023. Currently a PhD student in the HEART Lab, Sushumna is working on understanding mechanisms of RV aging.

Interests outside the lab include:

Singing

Cooking

Reading