Current Members
Spyridon “Spiros” Stavrou, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Post Doctoral Fellow, Microbiology, University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D. Microbiology; University of Chicago
M.S. Molecular Biology, University of Pennsylvania
B.A. Biology and Classical Studies, University of Pennsylvania
Interests: Baking, Crime documentaries, Travel
Uddhav Timilsina, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
Ph.D. Biotechnology; South Asian University, New Dehli
M.Sc. Biotechnology; University at Rajasthan, Jaipur
B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology; Dr BR Ambedkar University, Agra
Interests: Running, Netflix-ing
Emily B. Ivey, M.S.
Ph.D. Candidate
M.S. Immunology, Microbiology, and Virology; University of Rochester
B.S. Microbiology and Immunology; University of Rochester
Interests: Knitting/Crochet, Reality TV, Skiing
Brandon Waxman
Ph.D. Candidate
B.S. Neuroscience; Bowdoin College
Interests: Muay Thai, Dad Rock, Snowboarding
Mary D’Angelo
Ph.D. Candidate
B.S. Biology; Rodger Williams University
B.A. Chemistry; Rodger Williams University
Interests: Reading, Swimming
Kyle Salka, M.S.
Ph.D. Candidate
M.S. Biochemistry and Bioinformatics; George Washington University
B.S. Molecular and Cell Biology; University of Connecticut
Interests: Golf, Hiking
Eric Mendelson
Ph.D. Candidate
B.S. Biochemistry, University of Rochester
Interests: Buffalo Bills, The state of New Jersey, Chess
Anthony Sanchez, M.S.
Ph.D. Student
M.S. Molecular Biosciences; SUNY Albany
B.S. Biological Sciences, SUNY Westbury
Interests: Cars, Weightlifting, Soccer
Past Lab Members
Supawadee “Sue” Umthong
Former: Postdoc
Next Step: Assistant Professor Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University
Victoria Truong
Former: Masters Student, Research Technician
Next Step: Dermatology Medical Assistant
Raajita Bose
Former: Masters Student
Next Step: Research Technician
Anthonia Toni-Uche
Former: Masters Student
Next Step: Ph.D. Candidate, Case Western University
Sean Riley
Former: Research Technician
Next Step: Ph.D. Candidate, Stony Brook University
Brian Lynch
Former: Research Technician
Next Step: Research Scientist, Curia Global
