Lab Members
Liliya Yatsunyk
Professor
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Science Center, room 286; Phone 610-328-8558; Professor Yatsunyk's CV
![Liliya Yatsunyk, Professor Chemistry & Biochemistry Departments.](https://www.swarthmore.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_callout/public/assets/images/liliya-yatsunyk/liliya_2.jpg?itok=w5ojwTur)
Kailey
Kailey Martin
I'm the research Assistant here in the Yatsunyk Lab! I graduated from Ursinus College in 2021 with a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. In the lab, I'm currently working on solving the structure of an i-motif oncogene promoter. In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking, and listening to music on my record player.
![](https://www.swarthmore.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_callout/public/assets/images/liliya-yatsunyk/KAILEY_NEW1_0.jpg?itok=B5YfaoUG)
Jason
Jason Hu
Hi! I am a sophomore studying to major in chemistry and minor in statistics. In the lab, I work on the biophysical characterization of 5-guanine-tract sequences. In my free time, I enjoy playing the violin and reading the news.
![Jason Hu](https://www.swarthmore.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_callout/public/assets/images/liliya-yatsunyk/JH_NEW1.jpg?itok=_ivr1Mxm)
Harrison
Harrison Kim
Hi friends! I am a senior biochemistry major here at Swat! In the lab I work on characterizing both G-quadruplexes with small-molecule ligands and also solving i-motif structures. Outside of the lab, I am on the cross-country and track teams and enjoy climbing and making pizzas with pineapple and pepperoni.
![Harrison Kim](https://www.swarthmore.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_callout/public/assets/images/liliya-yatsunyk/HK_NEW1.jpg?itok=6L6f2X21)
Eric
Eric Xing
Hello! I am a sophomore interested in majoring in Biochemistry and Mathematics. I am working on studying left-handed G-quadruplexes and their ability to interact with ligands. In my free time, you might see me running with the cross country and track teams or enjoying a hearty meal at Sharples Dining Hall.
![Eric Xing](https://www.swarthmore.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_callout/public/assets/images/liliya-yatsunyk/EX_NEW1.jpg?itok=gDrAEMPq)
Gwen
Gwen Lam
Hi there! I am a senior at Swarthmore, studying to be a biochemistry and mathematics double major. I work on characterizing the intricacies of stabilizing a telomeric sequence with ligands and ions. Outside the lab, I may be found butchering lyrics in Singer Atrium, math TA-ing in various classrooms, and wandering around Philly in search for exquisite food.
![Gwen Lam](https://www.swarthmore.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_callout/public/assets/images/liliya-yatsunyk/GL_2_NEW.jpg?itok=_G8dn1up)
Abdullah
Abdullah Ali
I am a Junior special majoring in Computational Biology with a minor in Statistics. In the lab, I am primarily working on solving the structure of an oncogene i-motif promoter found in the human genome. Outside of lab, I enjoy hanging out with friends and going to Philly on weekends.
![Abdullah Ali](https://www.swarthmore.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_callout/public/assets/images/liliya-yatsunyk/AA_NEW1.jpg?itok=eh35gHQG)
Maya
Maya Newman-Toker
Junior research student.
![Maya, research student](https://www.swarthmore.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_callout/public/assets/images/liliya-yatsunyk/maya1.jpg?itok=KZu-astc)