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
CV
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
JULIE CULLINGS: Administrative Assistant
She/her
From Boiling Springs, PA, USA
Interested in exercising, reading, traveling, writing plays, spending time with my family
Email julie.cullings AT be-labs.org
ARI DAVYDOV: Undergraduate Student
Goldwater Scholar
He/him
From Queens, NY, USA
Interested in microsporidia, spore architecture, 3D modeling, serial block face SEM, segmentation, mountain biking, Grey’s Anatomy, hot chocolate, sci-fi, outdoors
Email davyda02 AT nyu.edu
MARGOT DI CESARE: Postdoctoral Fellow
She/her
From Metz, France
Interested in biochemistry, protein structure/dynamics, membrane transporters, hiking, outdoors, gaming, board games, traveling, and getting out.
Email mdicesa2 AT jh.edu
YONGBO DING: Postdoctoral Fellow
He/him
From Linfen, ShanXi, China
Interested in biochemistry, structural biology, macromolecular complexes, immunology, badminton, basketball, pool ball, hiking, coffee
Email yding80 AT jh.edu
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
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
KACIE MCCARTY: PhD Student
American Heart Association Pre-Doctoral 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
HARSHITA RAMCHANDANI: Undergraduate Student
She/her
From Dubai, UAE
Interested in gene therapy, pathogens, stem cells, microsporidia, segmentation, dancing, cats, k-pop, sit-coms, cooking & baking
Email hr2251 AT nyu.edu
FRED RUBINO: Postdoctoral Fellow
Helen Hay Whitney Fellow
He/him
From West Islip, NY, USA
Interested in embryonic endosymbionts, chemical biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, evolution, volleyball
Co-mentored by Ruth Lehmann
Email Fred.Rubino AT gmail.com
Google Scholar | Twitter @realFredRubino
CRISTINA SANTAROSSA: Postdoctoral Fellow
Charles H. Revson Biomedical Science Senior Fellow
Burroughs Wellcome Fund PDEP 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
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