Behringer Lab Team

A National Institute on Aging Butler-Williams Scholar and interests have centered on the impact of aging on the cardiovascular and nervous systems since the beginning of his career in the biomedical sciences. 

Fritz is a PhD student in the Integrated Biomedical Graduate Studies program.  He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Biophysics at Andrews University. He joined the lab in the spring of 2022 and is currently developing his project about the role of cholesterol and senescence on cerebrovascular remodeling in aging and Alzheimer’s disease. In his spare time, Fritz is interested in a wide variety of hobbies including learning more about physics, computer programming, and watching anime.

Zion Shih is an MD/PhD student who graduated from Westmont College triple majoring in engineering physics, chemistry, and biology. She's excited to understand deeply the pathophysiology of disease and how to create whole person wellness. From needs shared through invitations to new communities and perspectives from diverse backgrounds, she is eager to develop and implement interventions to restore health for patients through a multidisciplinary lens. In addition to exploring more about the world each day, Zion enjoys being with family and friends, sharing meals, music, and adventures.