Dr. DaZané Cole-Moss is a graduate scholar in the NIH Comparative Biomedical Scientist Training Program in partnership with Michigan State University, July 2024-present. 

Prior to joining the program, Dr. Cole-Moss received her Bachelor of Science from Sweet Briar College and D.V.M from The Ohio State University in 2024. Her research interests broadly include comparative and translational infectious disease, immunology, and retroviruses.

Dr. Rizor is a graduate scholar in the NIH Comparative Biomedical Scientist Program in partnership with Colorado State University, July 2023 – present.

Prior to joining the program, Dr. Rizor completed both her B.S. in Microbiology and her D.V.M at Michigan State University. Her research interests broadly include molecular immunology, translational research, and the tumor microenvironment.

Dr. Lakin is a graduate scholar in the NIH Comparative Biomedical Scientist Training Program in partnership with Purdue University and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, July 2023 - present. 

Prior to joining the program, Dr. Lakin received her B.A. in Russian Studies from Macalester College and D.V.M. from Oregon State University. Her research interests include zoonotic infectious disease, comparative pathobiology, and epidemiology. 

Dr. Kyleigh Tyler is a graduate scholar in the NIH Comparative Biomedical Scientist Training Program in partnership with Michigan State University and the National Cancer Institute, July 2023 – present.

Prior to joining the program, Dr. Tyler received her Bachelor of Science from Utah State University and D.V.M. from The Ohio State University in 2023. Her research interests include comparative and translational oncology and the tumor microenvironment.