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
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
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
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
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
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
CHARLIE LENIHAN: Postdoctoral Fellow
He/him
From New Canaan, CT, USA
Previously: Scott Bailey Lab, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Interested in Cryo-EM-solving, polar tube structure-probing, new-cuisine-cooking, dog-hiking, restaurant-trying, and long-haul-driving
Email cjleniha2 AT jhmi.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
HENRY BECUTI ORTIZ: Undergraduate Student
He/him
From Methuen, MA, USA
Interested in microsporidia, biochemistry, microscopy, hiking, backpacking, gardening
Email hbecuti1 AT jh.edu
MONICA PERUMATTAM: Rotation Student
She/her
From Pasadena, MD, USA
Interested in phage, epigenetics and disease, science education/outreach
stationary, plants
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
YIRAN YAN: Rotation Student
He/him
From Henan province, China
Interested in protein complex structure, microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, listening to music, Japanese animation
Email yyan78 AT jh.edu
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
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