Hi there! I am originally from Puerto Rico, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Cellular-Molecular Biology at the University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras Campus. Presently, I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Translational Biosciences at the University of Missouri-Columbia to deepen my knowledge of reproductive biology and the scientific method. As part of the Patterson lab, I am studying the regulation of uterine gland development in bovine and humans, which plays a critical role in fertility.

My name is Isabella Sellmer Ramos and I am from Curitiba, Brazil. I earned a bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Pontifical Catholic University of Parana and a master’s degree in Animal Sciences at University of Missouri. I am currently a PhD student at Dr. Amanda Patterson’s lab, and my research focuses on comprehending the mechanisms that coordinate the development of the endometrial epithelium at birth as well as postpartum epithelial regeneration in the bovine uterus.

Hello! My name is Marissa LaMartina and I am from Farmington, Missouri. I recently graduated from the University of Missouri with my BS in biology and am now starting my PhD in Dr. Patterson’s lab. I am studying mesenchymal-to-epithelial transition (MET), specifically its role in uterine repair after menstruation and pregnancy. I am hoping to develop an in-vivo model for MET so that we can better understand the normal physiology of the endometrium. Outside of studying, I enjoy knitting and quilting!

Hello! My name is Mackenzie Cranmer. I am from a small town in Illinois known as Calhoun County. I received my bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Missouri and am now currently a Masters student in Dr. Patterson’s lab. My study focus is on Mesenchymal-to-Epithelial Transition (MET) within the uterus in women. I am working on what can induce MET and how we can work to develop a working model to study the regenerative process of the uterus in vitro using human cells. Developing a model will help to better understand what happens when regeneration and repair mechanisms are not functioning properly.

Hello, My name is Caroline. I am from Houston Texas, and I am a sophomore at Mizzou in biological sciences. I am premed and I am  interested in womens health and dermatology. In my free time I enjoy painting, baking, and spending time with friends. After my bachelors, I plan on returning to Texas and completing any aditional schooling there.  I started working in Dr. Patterson's lab in October 2024, and I am very excited to start this new chapter of my life!

Hello! My name is Sam Crook, and I am a sophomore studying Animal Sciences with a minor in Plant Sciences. I am TA for Biology of Animal Production and also the social chair for Collegiate Cattle Women's Association. I grew up in agriculture raising horses and I have a passion for production animal care and welfare! My plan is to go to a veterinarian school and to eventually own my own practice in the industry! This is my first year working in Dr. Patterson's lab as a research assistant!

Hi! My name is Jonathas, I am the lab tech here at Patterson Lab. I received a BS in Biotechnology from the Federal University of São João del-Rei and an MS in Cellular Biology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, both in Brazil.