Ian McMullen (He/Him)
Where are you from?
Whitney Point, NY
What are you involved in at RIT?
College of Science Student Activity Board (COSSAB), Pre-Health Society, ASBMB, Supplemental Instructor for General Chemistry I and II, Brick City Ambassador, Michel Lab Research, Biology Lab TA, College of Science Peer Mentor.
Why RIT and the College of Science?
I chose RIT and the College of Science because I was offered opportunities here that other places I was considering at the time couldn't even conceive. Such as a lot of research here being undergraduate focused, and having a cadaver lab that is available to undergraduate students as well.
What is your advice for prospective college students?
Choose what feels right, follow what you enjoy not what is "profitable" or "correct".
What research projects have you been involved in or are currently working on?
I have done work in Dr. Michel's research lab, working with Rochester Regional Health to create a vaccine effective against pediatric ear infections, investigating the preferences and patterns of bacteria consumption in C. elegans, and elucidating the effects of site-directed mutagenesis of Peptidoglycan-associated lipoprotein (PAL) in its binding to TolB.