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

NOELLE ANTÃO: Postdoctoral Fellow
Leading Edge Fellow
She/her

From Goa, India

Previously: Jallepalli Lab, MSKCC

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

Email nantao1 AT jh.edu
CV

JASKAMALJOT KAUR BANWAIT: Postdoctoral Fellow
She/her

From Punjab, India

Previously: Lucius Lab, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Interested in enzyme kinetics, structural biology, data analysis, biophysical characterization, single molecule techniques, hiking, dancing, gardening

Email jbanwai1 AT jh.edu

YA-TING (ATTY) CHANG: Postdoctoral Fellow
She/her

From Taipei, Taiwan

Previously: Scripps Research

Interested in microsporidia, mitochondria, structural biology, cats, exploring restaurants

Email ychan105 AT jh.edu

HYUN-JOO CHO: Undergraduate Student
She/her

From Seoul, South Korea

Interested in structural biology, cell biology, neuroscience, reading, spending time in nature (being outdoors)

Email hcho81 AT jh.edu

OLIVIA CHOI: PhD Student
She/her

From Santa Clara, CA, USA

Previously: Neville Sanjana Lab, New York Genome Center

Interested in genetics, infectious disease, imaging techniques, going on walks, collecting knick-knacks, reading

Email ochoi5 AT jh.edu

NICOLAS COUDRAY: Senior Scientist
He/him

From France

Previously: NYSBC

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

JULIE CULLINGS: Administrative Assistant
She/her

From Boiling Springs, PA, USA

Interested in exercising, reading, traveling, volunteering

Email julie.cullings AT be-labs.org

MARGOT DI CESARE: Postdoctoral Fellow
American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellow She/her

From Metz, France

Previously: Jean-Michel Jault Lab, University Claude Bernard of Lyon 1

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

Previously: Ailong Ke Lab, Cornell University

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

Email yding80 AT jh.edu

CV

SABRINA GIACOMETTI: PhD Student
NSF GRFP Fellow
She/her

From New York, NY, USA

Previously: Filippo Mancia Lab, Columbia University

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

Email sgiacom3 AT jh.edu

HUY LAM: Undergraduate Student
He/him

From Laurel, MD, USA

Interested in structural biology, biochemistry, genetics, Formula-1, eating good food

Email hlam9 AT jh.edu

JOHN LEE: Lab Manager
He/him

From Mountain View, CA, USA

Previously: Sabra Klein Lab, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Interested in microbiology, infectious diseases, science podcasts (by Vincent Racaniello), going on a walk along the waterfront in the harbor neighborhoods, exploring local bakeries and restaurants

Email jlee775 AT jh.edu

AVA LI: Undergraduate Student
She/her

From Forest Hills, NY, USA

Interested in biochemistry, pathology, physiology, sports medicine; tennis, jewelry making

Email ali96 AT jh.edu

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

From Everett, MA, USA

Previously: Philip Kranzusch Lab, Dana Farber Cancer Institute

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

Email kmccar50 AT jh.edu

MONICA PERUMATTAM: PhD Student
She/her

From Pasadena, MD, USA

Interested in cell biology, genetics and genomes, host-pathogen interactions, microscopy, science education/outreach, stationary, calligraphy, crafting, plants, gaming

Email mperuma4 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

Previously: Tarun Kapoor Lab, The Rockefeller University

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

BENJAMIN THOMSON: Postdoctoral Fellow
He/him

From Seattle, WA, USA

Previously: Dan Kahne Lab, Harvard University

Interested in structural biology, biochemistry, membrane proteins, bacterial cell envelope biogenesis, tabletop gaming, hiking, and heavy metal

Email bthomso6 AT jh.edu

PARIS WATSON: Postdoctoral Fellow
She/her

From Wellington, New Zealand

Previously: Christianson Lab, University of Pennsylvania

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

Email pwatso21 AT jh.edu

CV

ETHAN YARBERRY: PhD Student
He/him

From Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA

Previously: Mukherjee Lab, University of Chicago

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

Email eyarber1 AT jh.edu

PENGZHENG YONG (PENG): Postdoctoral Fellow
He/him

From Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Previously: Jim Du Lab, University of Maryland, Baltimore

Interested in microsporidia–host cell communication, mechanisms of microsporidia infection, strategies for preventing or treating microsporidia infections, cell–cell fusion, Indian club training, hiking, cooking

Email pyong3 AT jh.edu

KIVA: The Best Girl
She/her

From Final Victory Animal Rescue, Columbia, South Carolina

Interested in running, jumping, chasing, being chased, mealtime, toys