Ivanna di Lorenzo

Student NameIvanna di Lorenzo

Faculty Mentor NameMatthew Merritt PhD

CollegeCollege of Medicine

MajorChemistry

MinorPremed or N/A

Research InterestsCells
Virus
Metabolism
Spectroscopy

Academic AwardsUniversity Scholars Program 2020

OrganizationsHearts for Homeless (part of international board as research director)
Gator Salsa Dancing
Mentor GNV

Hobbies and InterestsSing
Play guitar, ukulele, and piano
Salsa Dance
Draw
Workout
Read medical cases

Research Project

Changes in Energy Metabolism Caused by Oncolytic Myxoma Virus Infection in Cancer?

The project is the study of the effects the myxoma virus has on the metabolism different cancer cell lines. We will also be combining the myxoma virus to synergize with other metabolic inhibitors and recording those effects as well.