LAB MEMBERS

 
 

GIRA BHABHA: Associate Professor / Group Leader
She/her

From Mumbai, India

Interested in parasites, microbes, protein structure/dynamics, macromolecular machines, cell biology, science communication, mentoring, yoga, dogs, hiking, creative vegetarian food

Email gira.bhabha AT be-labs.org
CV | Twitter @BhabhaEkiertLab


DAMIAN EKIERT: Associate Professor / Group Leader
He/him

From East China Township, MI, USA

Interested in bacterial cell biology, MCE proteins, membrane transporters, host-pathogen interactions, structural biology, brewing beer, baking bread, running, hiking, and hiking with dogs

Email damian.ekiert AT be-labs.org
CV | Twitter @BhabhaEkiertLab


NADIA ALMASRI: Undergraduate Student
She/her

From Fresno, California

Interested in microsporidia, hiking, gardening, sweet treats, cats, Taylor Swift

Email nalmasr1 AT jh.edu


NOELLE ANTÃO: Postdoctoral Fellow
Leading Edge Fellow
She/her

From Goa, India

Interested in cell biology, parasites, host-parasite interactions, microscopy, organoids, science communication, science outreach, baking, sewing/knitting and profiteroles

Email nantao1 AT jh.edu
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SARRAH ASGAR: Undergraduate Student
She/her

From Mumbai, India

Interested in genetics, microbiology, marine biology, photography, cute cafes, travelling

Email sasgar1 AT jh.edu


JAMES CHEN: Postdoctoral Fellow
Jane Coffin Childs Fellow
He/him

From Philadelphia, PA, USA

Interested in structural biology, microbiology, infectious diseases, host-pathogen interactions, multi-subunit macromolecular complexes, Chipotle, coffee, gaming, exercising, hiking

Email James.Chen AT nyulangone.org
CV | Google Scholar


NICOLAS COUDRAY: Senior Scientist
He/him

From France

Interested in electron microscopy, image processing, single particles, proteins, lipid transporters, deep learning, cancer research, collaborations, art, photography

Email ncoudra1 AT jh.edu
CV | Google Scholar


MATT CROTTEAU: Rotation Student
He/him

From Rice Lake, WI, USA

Interested in structural biology, quantitative biology, cooking, reading, gaming

Email mcrotte1 AT jh.edu


JULIE CULLINGS: Administrative Assistant
She/her

From Boiling Springs, PA, USA

Interested in exercising, reading, traveling, volunteering

Email julie.cullings AT be-labs.org

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MARGOT DI CESARE: Postdoctoral Fellow
She/her

From Metz, France

Interested in biochemistry, protein structure/dynamics, membrane transporters, hiking, gaming, traveling, and getting out.

Email mdicesa2 AT jh.edu

CV


YONGBO DING: Postdoctoral Fellow
He/him

From Linfen, ShanXi, China

Interested in biochemistry, structural biology, macromolecular complexes, immunology, badminton, basketball, hiking, coffee

Email yding80 AT jh.edu

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SABRINA GIACOMETTI: PhD Student
NSF GRFP Fellow
She/her

From New York, NY, USA

Interested in MCE proteins, Gram-negative pathogens, traveling, exploring new restaurants and cafes, baking, musicals, award shows

Email sgiacom3 AT jh.edu


ALICE HERNEISEN: Postdoctoral Fellow Helen Hay Whitney Fellow
She/her

From Lancaster, PA, USA

Interested in evolutionary cell biology, infectious disease, systems biology, proteomics, teaching, mentoring, outreach, dogs, running, watching TV

Email ahernei1 AT jh.edu


CHARLOTTE HO: Lab Manager
She/her

From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Interested in cryo-EM, imaging techniques, cell biology, parasitology, cooking, Latin music, dogs and traveling

Email nho8 AT jh.edu


YIXUAN HUANG: Rotation Student
She/her

From Nantong, Jiangsu, China

Interested in protein structure dynamics, pathogen evolution, infectious diseases, gaming, dogs

Email yhuan279 AT jh.edu


KACIE MCCARTY: PhD Student
American Heart Association Pre-Doctoral Fellow NIH F31 NRSA Fellow
She/her

From Everett, MA, USA

Interested in structure-function relationships, infectious diseases, host-pathogen interactions, dancing, hiking, attending concerts, and trying new restaurants

Email kmccar50 AT jh.edu


HENRY BECUTI ORTIZ: Undergraduate Student
He/him

From Methuen, MA, USA

Interested in microsporidia, biochemistry, microscopy, hiking, backpacking, gardening

Email hbecuti1 AT jh.edu


CRISTINA SANTAROSSA: Postdoctoral Fellow
Charles H. Revson Biomedical Science Senior Fellow
Burroughs Wellcome Fund PDEP Fellow NIH MOSAIC K99/R00 Fellow

She/her

From Miami, FL, USA

Interested in structural biology, biochemistry, transport systems, cryo-EM image processing, science outreach, exploring national parks, hiking, trivia, keeping up with current events, trying out different cuisines

Email csantar2 AT jh.edu


MAHRUKH USMANI: PhD Student
American Heart Association Pre-Doctoral Fellow
She/her

From Karachi, Pakistan

Interested in parasites, filaments, host invasion, proteomics, Cryo-electron tomography, protein structures, cooking, travelling, music

Email musmani2 AT jh.edu


PARIS WATSON: Postdoctoral Fellow
She/her

From Wellington, New Zealand

Interested in Microsporidia, structural biology, biochemistry, baking, thrifting, cats, oil painting

Email pwatso21 AT jh.edu

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ETHAN YARBERRY: Rotation Student
He/him

From Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA

Interested in protein biophysics/biochemistry, structure and function, bacteria, playing piano, being out in nature

Email eyarber1 AT jh.edu


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TESLA: Serious Cuddler
Doctorate of Dogness (Bark Laude), Dog Cognition Lab, Barnard College
She/her

From German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of the Bay Area

Interested in squirrels, chipmunks, yogurt, fruit, hiking, hoomans, dryer sheets, couches, cuddles, more cuddles

CV that my parents have not updated since 2014! | Twitter @Tonto_and_Tesla


TONTO: Enforcer of Rules
Doctorate of Dogness (Bark Laude), Dog Cognition Lab, Barnard College
He/him

From California Pitbull Rescue

Interested in cheese, yogurt, ice cream, tug, fetch, tricks, games, toys, play, more play

CV that my parents have not updated since 2014! | Twitter @Tonto_and_Tesla

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