The Li Lab

Dept of Biomedical Sciences
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ohio University

Team

Peishu Li, Ph.D.

PI

PhD, University of Chicago
BS, Duke University

Parker M. Taylor, ABD

Postdoctoral scholar

Parker has a BA (2013) in Anthropology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) and a MS (2015) from University College London (UCL) in Human Evolution and Behaviour. At UALR, Parker focused on the relationships between primate behaviors and their environments while volunteering at the Little Rock Zoo’s Ape Enrichment program. At UCL, his master’s thesis investigated the evolution of primate natal coats across primates. As a PhD Student at the University of Arkansas, Parker became interested in human and non-human primate anatomy, morphometrics, and biomechanics. His PhD dissertation uses geometric morphometrics and diceCT techniques to investigate the relationships between the hyoid and masticatory apparatuses and their connecting musculature (i.e., the suprahyoid muscles) and their roles during swallowing. Parker is continuing this research and more at Ohio University as a Post Doctoral Researcher in the Li Lab. 

Parker's Personal Website

Bright Fosu

Medical Student Researcher

I am an osteopathic medical student at OUHCOM. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Cincinnati, where I earned a bachelor's degree in biology and psychology. Before entering medical school, I worked as a microbiologist for Actalent and P&G. My research interests include life sciences, microbiology, oncology, and hematology. I am interested in becoming either an Oncologist or an Anesthesiologist.

Camille Huyghues-Despointes

Medical Student Researcher

I am originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing as well as minors in Biology and Chemistry. Currently, I am a medical student at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. I hope to pursue a career that combines clinical practice with research and teaching, working to improve patient care through evidence-based approaches.

Valerie Hogue

Undergraduate Researcher

I am an Honors Tutorial College student majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Community and Public Health. During my two years at OU, I have participated in several academic and social clubs, as well as exploring research in several different labs. I currently hold a role as a Biology Department Ambassador, which involves educating potential students and discussing my positive experience as a biology major at OU. I am interested in research so that I can explore different areas within biology, such as comparative anatomy, that deepen my understanding of the field and provide foundational knowledge for my future endeavors. This interest led me to engage in work with Dr. Li during the past year and I have intent to develop a senior thesis for HTC during my senior year. After undergrad, I am looking to pursue a career in healthcare, possibly as a Physician's Assistant. I am hoping to partake in a career that combines both of my interests in biology and interpersonal relations.