Who We Are
The Division Student Advisory Council of the Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences of Emory University (DSAC), is composed of all graduate programs administered through the Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Every graduate program within the Division is represented in DSAC by an appointed student from each of the 8 programs represented include: Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology (BCDB), Cancer Biology (CB) Genetics and Molecular Biology (GMB), Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis (IMP), Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (MMG), Molecular and Systems Pharmacology (MSP), Neuroscience (NS), and Population Biology, Ecology and Evolution (PBEE). The Assistant Director for Student Affairs is the Advisor and acts as a liaison between DSAC and the administrative staff of the Division.
Sue Kim
Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology Representative
I started in the Biochemistry, Cell, and Developmental Biology Program in the Fall of 2019 and am studying the metabolome of chronic lung diseases like cystic fibrosis in the Chandler and Tirouvanziam labs. I earned my B.Sc. in Biology at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and worked at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences before attending Emory. I am excited to serve as the BCDB rep to DSAC to help improve the graduate experience of GDBBS students. I love hiking, biking, concerts, and sporting events!
Emily Hill
Genetics and Molecular Biology Representative
DSAC president from 2022 to present. I am a 2nd year GMB student studying astrocyte reactivity in the Sloan Lab, as well as the chair of the Wellness Committee. I earned my B.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan in 2017, then worked in a lab at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry studying regeneration of salivary glands after injury. I hope to use the Wellness Committee to help graduate students across GDBBS lead healthier lives! When I’m not in the lab, I’m either reading,gardening, or playing with my cat!
Louis Hopkins
Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis Representative
DSAC Secretary from 2022 to present.
Amber Coats
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Representative
DSAC Treasurer from 20220 to present.
Elijah Ullman
Molecular and Systems Pharmacology Representative
Started in the Molecular and Systems Pharmacology program in Aug 2019, studying NMDAR Receptor Drug screening and biophysics in the Traynelis Lab. I got my BS in cellular and molecular neuroscience from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. I love hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, kayaking, etc anything outside. I have Asperger’s and ADHD so I’m excited to help others get better access to services that can help them succeed.
Brooke Talbot
Population Biology, Ecology, and Evolution Representative
DSAC Vice Preseident from 2022 - Present. I started at Emory in Fall 2020 and I am studying genomics and bacterial evolution in the Read Lab. I earned my BS in Biology and MS in Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases from GWU. Prior to coming to Emory I worked at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as an infectious disease epidemiologist. I am very excited to serve the GDBBS community and find new ways to connect students across programs. On weekends you can catch me going for a long run through Lullwater Park!
