Lapi Research Group

Meet Our Team

Discover the expertise and passion behind our research initiatives.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Suzanne E. Lapi, PhD

Distinguished Professor of Radiology & Chemistry, Vice Chair of Research, Director of Cyclotron Facility

Dr. Lapi directs the UAB Cyclotron Facility and leads a multidisciplinary group focused on developing radiotracers. Her work spans cyclotron targetry and isotope production to radiopharmaceutical synthesis and clinical trials.

Our Team

Jean-Pierre “JP” Appiah

Engineering Manager - Cyclotron

Jason Rider

Cyclotron Operator - Lead

C. Denise Jeffers, RPh, ANP

Director, Radiopharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Radiopharmacy

Tyler Croft, PharmD

Pharmacist- Nuclear

Brandy Messey

Radiopharmacy Technician

Amber Crim-Judd

Program Manager II

Brandy Kessler

Program Manager

Alishia Singleton

Program Manager

Jennifer Bartels, PhD

Research Scientist Lead

Brian Wright, PhD

Research Scientist Lead

Hailey Houson, PhD

Research Scientist Senior

Volkan Tekin, PhD

Research Scientist Senior

Jennifer Wynn-Thompson

Researcher II

Tiany Huang, PhD

Research Scientist

Samith Jayawardana, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow

Mangi lal Godara

PhD Candidate

Grace Liles

Gradate Research Assistant

Gabriel Dufour

Undergraduate Researcher

Pratheek Reddy

Undergraduate Researcher

Join Our Team

We invite talented individuals to become part of our collaborative team. Explore the roles available within our organization and find a position that aligns with your skills and aspirations.