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 p53 and Merlin dynamics drive self-oranization in human colonoids.

PhD Student-Cancer Biology studying how mechanical signaling contributes to RTK dynamics and stem cell commitment in normal and tumor-derived colonoids.

Master’s Student-Bioengineering building AI-driven segmentation and analysis pipelines and generating tools for morphogen quantitation across space and time.

Master’s Student-Molecular Medicine improving techniques for high-content pre-clinical profiling of gut toxicity in patient-derived organoids.

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