Dr. Nazzy Pakpour

I joined the faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences at CSU East Bay in the Fall of 2015. I have loved insects my whole life and once spent a summer at the Smithsonian Insect Museum doing daily tarantula feedings for the public. I find the weird weird world of parasites endlessly fascinating and thoroughly enjoy the challenge of research. While I approach my scientific research with great passion, I am also fully committed to the teaching and mentoring of students, during their time at CSUEB and beyond. For the past three years I have been volunteering as a court-appointed special advocate (CASA) for a foster youth in Yolo County. I am also the mother of two crazy and wonderful kids.
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 2008-2015 Post-doctoral studies, Laboratory of Dr. Shirley Luckhart
            University of California Davis, Davis, CA
2008 Ph.D., Microbiology, Virology, and Parasitology
            University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA  
1999 B.S., Entomology, English minor      
            University of California Davis, Davis, CA 

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current students

Elle Yuen
project 1: diabetes & malaria

Plants and animals have been a life-long love of mine and I have always been that curious child that asked how or why. Now, I am an aspiring Biology graduate student in the Biotechnology Certificate Program. Through my undergraduate work, I have also discovered an interest in teaching. (B.S., Biology, UC Santa Cruz, 2014)

Sheng ly
PROJECT 1: DIABETES & MALARIA

I am currently biology graduate student at CSUEB. I have a passion for science. I enjoy researching, learning, and teaching. When I grow up, I aspire to be a scientist, or a beach bum. I received my B.S. in Molecular and Microbial Biology from CSU Stanislaus in 2016.      

Nesreen Albanna
​PROJECT 2: FRUIT FLIES

​I am a fourth year Cell and Molecular Biology student here at CSUEB. This is my first time doing research, and I hope to pursue a masters degree in Microbiology. 

Jasbindar kaur
project 2: fruit flies

​I am a fourth year Microbiology student at CSUEB. I hope to gain important insight about the process of research and independent thinking. I plan on utilizing the knowledge and skill set gained from undergraduate research, towards a career in Public Health.

madison salvato
PROJECT 4: INSECT PETTING ZOO

 I am a second year student at CSUEB, and I am currently pursuing a BA in Art with an option in Graphic Design. I have always had a love for animals, particularly the ones that are more creepy and crawly. I hope to be able to use my skills to create more accessible knowledge and information for animals and critters that don't get the same love and attention as your average 'pet' animals do.

cody mcdermott
PROJECT 1: DIABETES & MALARIA

My research area of interest is in the immune response of Type 2 Diabetes mice, and determining its role in increasing transmission of malaria parasites. I also enjoy relaxing with my wife and friends, sleeping, and eating free samples at Costco. ​

FORMER STUDENTS

ALLEN ESTERLY graduated in June 2016 with a B.S. and was employed at the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Texas - Medical Branch.

MARIO GUMINA graduated in 2017 with a M.S and is currently applying to medical schools. 

REZA KHORASANI graduated in 2017 with a B.S. and will be starting Dental School at UCSF in the Fall of 2017.

BEVERLY NON-GARCIA graduated in 2017 and is currently applying to CLS programs.

VICTORIA PARTIDA-YOUNG graduated in 2017 with a B.S., she is currently employed as a prevention/outreach for the Native American Health Center and is also volunteering as an HIV care coordinator. She plans to pursue CLS programs in the future.

ANTHONY SALVATO graduated in 2017 with a B.S. and is currently applying to PhD programs. 

CHRISTOPHER TAT graduated in 2016 with a B.S. and is currently working for Alameda County Community Development Agency as an agricultural and standards aid utilizing the diverse range of skills sets he gained at the Pakpour Lab.