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

CV

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

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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

EMAAN KAPADIA: Rotation Student
She/her

From Herndon, VA, USA

Interested in microbiology, prokaryotes/archaea, genetics, reading, and going on spontaneous adventures

Email ekapadi1 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

CV

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