Meet the Team

Team Members

Jared Barrott, PhD, our PI

Department of Cell Biology and Physiology

Dr. Jared Barrott is a cancer pharmacologist at the Simmons Center for Cancer Research at Brigham Young University with more than 15 years of experience in precision medicine research. His work has focused on designing and testing targeted therapies for pancreatic and breast cancers, and more recently, for rare sarcomas.

Dr. Barrott specializes in leveraging molecular data from cancer patients to develop preclinical models that closely replicate human disease, enabling more effective evaluation of investigational drugs. During his time at Duke University, one of the therapies he helped develop advanced to phase I clinical trials. His current research includes designing antibody–drug conjugates that enhance tumor specificity while minimizing adverse side effects. He is also an accredited continuing education instructor for a nationally recognized pharmacogenomics certificate program.

Beyond his academic work, Dr. Barrott has co-founded two biotechnology start-ups—INDEL Bioinnovations and H2 Therapeutics—with students he has mentored at both Idaho State University and Brigham Young University. He also serves on the board of directors for Specicare, a Georgia-based tissue management company.

Outside the laboratory, Dr. Barrott enjoys hiking the mountains of Idaho and Utah, supporting his children’s athletic endeavors, and traveling around Europe.

Audrey Gold

Major: Product and User Experience Design

Audrey is originally from a small town outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Growing up, she spent much of her time outdoors hiking, biking, and skiing, which helped inspire an imaginative mindset. Audrey loves exploring new creative outlets, from photography and felting to graphic design, and has recently become a pro at finding hidden gems on Facebook Marketplace. These interests, combined with a passion for architecture, urban design, and creating meaningful spaces, have all come together to inspire her pursuit of a degree in Product and User Experience Design. She hopes to build a career focused on designing user-centered solutions that blend functionality with beauty.

Blake Grimshaw

Major: Molecular Biology

Blake is a junior at Brigham Young University, and is from Indianapolis, Indiana. He speaks Portuguese and lived in Brazil for two years serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. On the team he has helped run the experiments and helped design the biological components of the device. In his free time he enjoys coaching football and baseball and doing things outside like hiking in the mountains.

Bryson Leary

Major: Molecular Biology. Minor: Healthcare Leadership

Bryson is from Salem, Utah. Since hearing about CRISPR in ninth grade, he has been fascinated by biotechnology and the potential to use science to improve people’s lives. He hopes to work in the biotech industry, helping bridge the gap between academic research and real-world applications that ease pain and strengthen families. Outside of the lab, Bryson enjoys trail running, boating, and reading. He’s passionate about family and driven by the goal of helping families stay healthy and whole.

Ethan Hardy

Major: Biochemistry

Ethan is from Heber, Utah. He studies metabolism and aging and hopes to one day lead a lab that uses computational and wet lab approaches to develop new biotechnology. Outside of school, Ethan loves to run, play music, and ride his motorcycle.

Heinen Louis

Major: Economics

Born in Paris, France, Heinen is a student at Brigham Young University. Driven by a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, Heinen seeks to explore the relationship between science and business by founding a biotechnology company. His academic pursuit in economics, microbiology, and philosophy equip him to tackle global health challenges. On the team, Heinen contributed mostly to the biology experiments and on the business plan.

Henry Tullis

Major: Applied and Computational Mathematics Emphasis (ACME)

Henry is from Fayetteville, Arkansas, and enjoys running, reading, and rock climbing (when he has spare time). He also loves writing - prose, software, and poetry. He managed the development of the byu-provo 2025 wiki. He hopes to become a computational biologist. He served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in central Florida, U.S.A., speaking Spanish.

Isaac Nitchman

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Isaac is from Highland, Utah. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and is fluent in Portugues. He loves mountain biking, hiking, and backpacking. He designed the mechanical components of the project.

Jordyn Palmer

Major: Electrical Engineering

Jordyn was born in Ohio and has loved being at BYU. She enjoys spending time outside hiking playing soccer. She loves to problem solve and build new things. She has been a part of running the experiments on the potentiostat and designing the electronic replication and transmitting design.

Philip Sun

Major: Strategic Management

Philip leads product strategy and market validation at Inara Health, where he’s helping pioneer new solutions in miscarriage prevention and women’s reproductive health. With a strong background in business strategy and healthcare innovation, he bridges the gap between research and real-world application — guiding the team from early concept to functional prototype. He’s passionate about turning scientific insight into user-centered products that make a measurable impact. Philip has led user interviews, physician consultations, and market validation efforts to ensure Inara’s solutions address real patient needs. His goal is to make advanced reproductive health technology more accessible, transparent, and empowering for women everywhere.