Benjamin P. Peton is pursuing an M.S. in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC Keck School of Medicine, expected 2017. He has experience developing in vitro lung cell models using stem cells and CRISPR, and investigating neuroprotective properties of tannins. His skills include microscopy, stem cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and computer programs for data analysis. He has also tutored various subjects and served as an undergraduate research assistant.