# Ben Chamis Undergraduate Co-op Intern ![Ben Chamis image](/sites/g/files/omnuum7866/files/styles/hwp_4_5__320x400/public/triblelab/files/img_8564.png?itok=jiqBQY_X) email [chamis.b at northeastern dot edu ]() Ben is an undergraduate full-time intern from Northeastern University's co-op program. Ben is exploring pharmacology and genetics in the Trible Lab. He began with the lab in June 2023 and will spend seven months exploring a variety of approaches to the study of the clonal raider ant*.* A fourth-year at Northeastern, Ben is pursuing a major in biology on a pre-medicine track with academic interests in biotechnology, genetics, biochemistry, and human medicine. Outside of the lab, Ben enjoys cycling, running, playing ultimate frisbee, cooking tasty plant-based meals, and playing piano.