{"id":151,"date":"2023-11-15T14:07:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T22:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/?page_id=151"},"modified":"2026-05-06T20:09:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T03:09:00","slug":"people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/people\/","title":{"rendered":"People"},"content":{"rendered":"

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People<\/h1>\n

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Principal Investigator<\/h2>\n

Dr. Nathan Law<\/h2>\n

Assistant Professor<\/p>\n

College of Veterinary Medicine: School of Molecular Biosciences<\/a><\/p>\n

Center for Reproductive Biology<\/a><\/p>\n

Biological Life Sciences Rm 243
\n(509) 335-9817
\nnathan_law@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tia Hoisington, B.S.<\/h2>\n

Fourth year Ph.D. Candidate
\nJoined the lab in January 2023
\ntia.hoisington@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

From Appleton, Wisconsin, Tia is a fourth\u2011year Ph.D. candidate studying paternal epigenetic inheritance and its effects on pregnancy outcomes and fetal development. She plans to continue working in reproductive and developmental biology, with the goal of mentoring and supporting the next generation of scientists. In the Law Lab, she values the strong team dynamic, the changing cycles of her day\u2011to\u2011day work, and caring for her \u201cmonster\u201d mice. A fun fact about Tia is that she has never purchased her own coffee mug; every one she owns has been a gift.<\/p>\n

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Jaqui Meza, B.S.<\/h2>\n

Ph.D. Student
\nJoined the lab in January 2026<\/p>\n

jaqueline.meza@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Marika Van Slageren, B.S.<\/h2>\n

Ph.D. Student
\nJoined the lab in March 2026<\/p>\n

marika.vanslageren@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

From Granger, Washington, Marika is a second\u2011year Ph.D. student in the School of Molecular Biosciences studying reproductive and developmental biology, with a focus on male factors and fertility. She plans to complete her doctorate and remain in the reproductive science field, with interests in both industry and academia. In the Law Lab, she values the collaborative environment and enjoys hands\u2011on mouse work, as well as fetal and embryonic research. Outside of the lab, Marika grew up on a dairy farm with three sisters.<\/p>\n

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Haben Haile<\/h2>\n

Undergraduate Research Assistant
\nJoined the lab in November 2025<\/p>\n

haben.haile@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Haben, a junior biology major from Fife, Washington, is on the pre\u2011physician assistant path. She aspires to become a physician’s assistant because she enjoys being challenged and wants to make a meaningful impact on patient care. In the Law Lab, she enjoys the methodical nature of PCR and working hands\u2011on with the \u201clittle guys,\u201d which she finds both fun and rewarding. Outside of the lab, Haben is a former ballerina who trained in ballet for eight years.<\/p>\n

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Ellie Ikemura<\/h2>\n

Undergraduate Research Assistant
\nJoined the lab in November 2025<\/p>\n

ellie.ikemura@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

From Mililani, Hawaii, Ellie is a third\u2011year biology major on the pre\u2011medical track. She hopes to become a pediatrician because she enjoys caring for people, building relationships, and supporting individuals as they grow and develop over time. In the Law Lab, she values the strong sense of community and enjoys working hands\u2011on with the mice. Outside of the lab, Ellie loves running, hiking, and exploring new places.<\/p>\n

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Ari Wilson<\/h2>\n

Joined the lab in January 2026<\/p>\n

aria.wilson@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

From Aurora, Colorado, Ari is pursuing a degree in Genetics and Cell Biology with a minor in Biochemistry and is expected to graduate in the fall of 2027. She plans to continue her training by earning a PhD in genetics and pursuing a career in industry. In the Law Lab, she values the collaborative atmosphere and the generosity and support shared among its members. Beyond the laboratory, Ari has been playing the piano for nearly her entire life.<\/p>\n

December Htoo<\/h2>\n

Joined the lab in November 2025<\/p>\n

december.htoo@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Alumni<\/h1>\n

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Kassie Stadler<\/h2>\n

M.S. Animal Science (August 2021-May 2023)<\/p>\n

Current Animal Protection Officer<\/p>\n

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Blanca Biladeau<\/h2>\n

Scientific Assistant (August 2021-May 2023)<\/p>\n

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Jonah Wisen<\/h2>\n

Undergraduate Research Assistant (August 2021-May 2022)<\/p>\n

B.S in Animal Sciences<\/p>\n

Current DVM student at Washington State University<\/p>\n

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Petra Bernsten<\/h2>\n

Undergraduate Research Assistant (August 2023-May 2024)<\/p>\n

B.S in Genetics & Cellular Biology<\/p>\n

Current PharmD student at Washington State University<\/p>\n

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Marc Machuca<\/h2>\n

Undergraduate Research Assistant (September 2023-May 2024)<\/p>\n

B.S in Animal Sciences<\/p>\n

Current DVM student at UC Davis<\/p>\n

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Amanda Brown<\/h2>\n

Undergraduate Research Assistant (October 2023-May 2025)<\/p>\n

B.S in Microbiology, Minor in Animal Sciences<\/p>\n

Research Associate at Allen Institute<\/p>\n

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Carson Black<\/h2>\n

Undergraduate Research Assistant<\/p>\n

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Brayden Olsen<\/h2>\n

Undergraduate Research Assistant<\/p>\n

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Dr. Mustika Rahmawati<\/h2>\n

Ph.D. Molecular Biosciences <\/span>(January 2021-May 2026)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Belicia Guzman<\/h2>\n

Undergraduate Research Assistant (September 2024-May 2026)<\/p>\n

B.S in Animal Sciences, Minor in Biology<\/p>\n

Current DVM student at Washington State University<\/p>\n

From Pasco, Washington, Belicia holds a bachelor\u2019s degree from WSU and is currently a first\u2011year veterinary student.\u00a0 She plans to become a mixed animal veterinarian with a goal of specializing in emergency medicine. In the Law Lab, she enjoys working with mice, analyzing H&E\u2011stained placental and embryonic histology, and being part of a positive, mentorship\u2011driven environment. Outside of the lab, Belicia loves playing indoor and outdoor soccer.<\/p>\n

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Danika Dalvi<\/h2>\n

Undergraduate Research Assistant (September 2024-May 2026)<\/p>\n

B.S in Genetics and Cell Biology<\/p>\n

From Sunnyville, California, Danika is graduating with a bachelor\u2019s degree in Genetics and Cell Biology. She is passionate about science and is exploring future paths in either medical school or graduate school, with a strong interest in scientific research. In the Law Lab, she values the people most and enjoys caring for stem cell cultures\u2014especially SSC3, the first culture she learned on, affectionately named Sebastian Stan. Outside of the lab, Danika has dreams of one day owning a highland cow and a donkey, named Cheeto and Dorito.<\/p>\n

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Benjamin Ottewell (November 2024-May 2026)<\/h3>\n

Nathaniel Broudy (September 2025-January 2026)<\/h3>\n

Logan Kendrick<\/h3>\n

Alex Rule<\/h3>\n

Jadyn Galstad (May 2025-August 2025)<\/h3>\n

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Law Lab Highlights<\/h1>\n

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People Principal Investigator Dr. Nathan Law Assistant Professor College of Veterinary Medicine: School of Molecular Biosciences Center for Reproductive Biology Biological Life Sciences Rm 243 (509) 335-9817 nathan_law@wsu.edu   Tia Hoisington, B.S. Fourth year Ph.D. Candidate Joined the lab in January 2023 tia.hoisington@wsu.edu From Appleton, Wisconsin, Tia is a fourth\u2011year Ph.D. candidate studying paternal epigenetic […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3430,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_wsuwp_accessibility_report":[]},"categories":[],"tags":[],"wsuwp_university_location":[],"wsuwp_university_org":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/151"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3430"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=151"}],"version-history":[{"count":100,"href":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":379,"href":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/151\/revisions\/379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=151"},{"taxonomy":"wsuwp_university_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsuwp_university_location?post=151"},{"taxonomy":"wsuwp_university_org","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/labs.wsu.edu\/law\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsuwp_university_org?post=151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}