Past Personnel

Emily Hunter graduated from the University of Miami in 2018 with a BS in Biology. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Public Health at Saint Louis University with joint concentrations in epidemiology and behavioral science and health education. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in clinical research and mix her biology background with newfound epidemiology skills. She is eager to join the Fritz lab and learn more about how community health and infectious diseases intersect. Emily's hobbies include reading thriller novels, hanging out in Forest Park and trying new STL restaurants with her friends.

Chris O’Connor grew up in the far off suburbs of Chicago (fan of all Chicago teams except the White Sox). He received his BS and MA in Biology from Drake University. From there he went on for his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is currently enrolled in the MPH program at Washington University in St. Louis with an emphasis in Epidemiology/Biostatistics. When he’s not studying/working, he enjoys playing with his twin boys and occasionally picks up the guitar and will sing a song or two (sometimes in front of other people).

Kyle Whittington grew up in Southern Illinois and earned a BS in Biological Sciences from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He is now a medical student at SIU School of Medicine, taking a year off after his third year to participate in the TL1 Program at Washington University. During this year he is excited to take part in clinical research with a focus on rural health and purse a masters degree. He's a huge NBA fan, St. Louis sports supporter and willing participant in any game that keeps score.