Carmalena Cordi is a graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in Biology as a member of the Hurley lab. Her research focuses on exploring the relationship between circadian regulation, the immune system, and Alzheimer’s disease. Before attending RPI, she earned her A.S. in Biology from Hudson Valley Community College then transferred to the University at Albany where she graduated with a B.S. in Biology. There, she worked to characterize the angiocrine factor profile in salivary gland regeneration and was awarded the Sorrell Chesin Award for impactful research. In her spare time, Carm enjoys drift cars, video games, and horror movies.