Principle Investigator-Dr. Kelvin Pond is an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Arizona's Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, where he is developing patient-derived organoid technology to advance the understanding of epithelial homeostasis and single-cell kinase dynamics. His research, which integrates collaboration with machine learning specialists and bioengineers, focuses on mechanisms of tissue homeostasis and the development of innovative therapeutic solutions. As a Wellcome Trust Researcher and recipient of the 2023 FASEB Outstanding New Investigator Award, he is committed to mentoring emerging scientists and driving novel biotech research.

PhD Student-Molecular Medicine studying how mechanical signaling and EGFR drive self-organization in human colonoids.

PhD Student-Cancer Biology studying how RTK input and ECM organization are translated into different downstream signaling to maintain tissue homeostasis and prevent tumorigenesis.

PhD Student- Cancer Biology studying how integrin complexes and variants contribute to human colonic self-organization and tumorigenesis.

UA Undergraduate Student-SARSEF Researcher studying p53 dynamics during colonic regeneration.

UA Undergraduate Student utilizing spatial transcriptomics to uncover novel modes of regulation within the colonic epithelium.