Madeline Farringer (G5, Dvorin Lab and Wirth Lab) Markella Paradissis-HealyJump to Section Share Post LinkedInFacebookWhatsAppEmailCopy linkMy husband and I enjoying a trip to Puerto Rico to visit his family. Q: What is your research focused on? My research is focused on the parasite that causes malaria, Plasmodium falciparum. My favorite part of my research has been the moments of discovering something new about the world and this strange parasite. Tell us about an activity outside of the lab you’re involved in and why it’s important to youI have been a peer mentor for the past three years and it is so wonderful!