Bala Lab

Lab Members

  • Abdul Hannan, PhD

    • Associate Research Scientist

    Abdul Hannan is currently focused on developing a mouse model to investigate pediatric glaucoma, with particular emphasis on the development of the trabecular meshwork and Schlemm’s canal and their roles in glaucomatous eye disease. Outside the laboratory, he enjoys spending his leisure time exploring hiking trails along the Hudson River and sampling the diverse culinary offerings of New York City.

  • Emily Richters

    • Research Technician

    Emily is currently focused on using human iPSCs to model ocular endothelial cell development. She is also a part-time Master's student in Biotechnology at Columbia University. Emily has three marathons under her belt. You can bet that at any given time, she is probably training for the next one!

  • Joshua Ramkissoon

    • Research Technician

    He first joined as an undergraduate at Columbia, becoming a full-time member upon finishing his degree, continuing to assist with the lab's various projects. Outside the lab, he enjoys playing the guitar and piano.

  • Roshnni Rajkumar

    • Research Technician

    She graduated from Fordham University before joining the lab, and assists with various projects. In her free time, she likes to make art and play video games. 

  • Wylie Dodson

    • Undergraduate Research Technician

  • Karina Polanco

    • Lab Alumna

  • Justin Matthew

    • Lab Alumnus