Meet Medicinal Chemistry’s Graduates from the Second Half of 2025

In the spirit of both the year’s end and looking forward to new beginnings, we’d like to take a moment to recognize our recent graduates. Three fantastic students graduated from the Medicinal Chemistry Department in the second half of 2025:

Caitlin Lichtenfels, PhD
“Mesenchymal Stem Cells as a Delivery Vehicle for Chemically Self Assembled Nanorings for Solid Tumors”
Advisor: Dr. Carston R. Wagner
Caitlin is now a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Megan Voisinet, MS
“An Evaluation of the Effects of Chemically Self-Assembled Nanorings On Various Glioblastoma In Vitro Models”
Advisor: Dr. Carston R. Wagner
Megan is now working as a Scientist at Eurofins in Kalamazoo, MI.

Tsung-Yun “Kent” Wong, PhD
“Kupyaphores – Novel Self-assembling Diisocyanolipopeptide Zn(II) lonophores in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Zn(II)/Cu(II) Homeostasis and Antibacterial Effects”
Advisor: Dr. Courtney Aldrich
Tsung-Yun is our most recent graduate; he is currently enjoying life and planning his next move.

We are proud of each of these students not only for their academic accomplishments, but also for their personal growth and development during their time as graduate students. We know each of them will go on to do great things and have a far-reaching impact.

Wherever life takes you - you are always welcome in Minneapolis, Gophers!