Summer Research

In the summer of 2025, the Janowiak lab again was back in action with a vibrant summer research lab. Our summer crew consisted of our graduate student (Gwen), and up to seven 😄 undergrad researchers (Elora, Allie, Krista, Rocky, Deja, Meghana, and Advika). Gwen is working with Deja, Meghana, and Advika on Group B Streptococcus projects, while the rest of the team (Elora, Allie, Krista, & Rocky) are busy discovering new potential antibiotics against the ESKAPE pathogens. Due to busy schedules, it was a challenge to get a time where everyone was in the lab at the same time.  Some action shots are shown below. 

In the summer of 2023, the Janowiak lab took a break from undergrad research. Instead, Negar (left photo) and Gwen (middle photo) held down the fort for the Janowiak lab. We also hosted a virtual undergraduate researcher, Catherine Leonor (right photo), as part of the National Summer Undergraduate Research Project (NSURP) program.

In the summer of 2022, the Janowiak lab consisted again of our three graduate students but also three motivated undergrad researchers who were each part of a different summer research program: 1) Dylan Bjorn was participating in the inaugural SLU Scholarly Undergraduate Research Grants and Experiences (SURGE), 2) Ali Hamed was participating in the SLU McNair's Scholars Summer Program, and 3) Tamia Scott was participating virtually through the National Summer Undergraduate Research Project (NSURP) program.

Graduate students (Andy, Negar, and Gwen):

Undergraduate students (Ali, Dylan, and Tamia):

In the summer of 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, summer research was again affected. Our summer research lab consisted of three graduate students diligently working on and developing their research projects. 

Dr. Janowiak did get the wonderful opportunity of hosting one undergraduate virtually to help her work on her DBER-related CURE research project. This virtual research was made possible due to the National Summer Undergraduate Research Project (NSURP) program for 2021. 

Summer 2021 crew (Andy, Negar, Gwen, and Kylah):

In the summer of 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, summer research was restricted to one graduate student practicing social distancing in the lab all by himself. Andy was keeping the lab research going, while the rest of us stayed out of his way. No photos... again, likely for the best. :)

In the summer of 2019, we were rolling in research. I hosted 1 STARS high school student, four undergraduate volunteers (one is not shown in the photos), and one graduate student. Below are some photos of the 2019 crew:

In the summer of 2018, we were back to having a productive, cohesive lab. I hosted 1 STARS high school student, one  undergraduate volunteer (photo not shown), and three graduate students (one is missing from the photo). We had another very productive summer. Here is a photo of the crew:

In the summer of 2017, our lab was a bit disjointed and working out of various labs. As a result of unforeseen circumstances, we didn't host any undergrads that summer, and only hosted 1 STARS high school student (co-mentored by Dr. Scott Sell) and 1 graduate student (hosted partially in Dr. Joyce Koenig's lab). No photos of that summer, and it's probably for the best. :)

In the summer of 2016, I hosted 4 STARS high school students (it was a very ambitious year), two undergraduates (one volunteer and one on a fellowship from ASM), and two graduate students. We had a very productive summer, ending with the graduation of one of the grad students. Here is a photo of the crew:

In the summer of 2015, I hosted 2 STARS high school students (one not shown), three undergraduates (two volunteers and one for academic credit), and two graduate students. We had a very productive summer. Here is a photo of the crew:

In the summer of 2014, I hosted 2 STARS high school students, five undergraduates (two paid, two volunteers, and one for academic credit), and two graduate students. It was another full lab, but it was fantastic. Here's a photo from our trip out to lunch at the Fieldhouse to cheer on the U.S.A. during the World Cup:

In the summer of 2013, I hosted 2 STARS high school students, four undergraduate volunteers, and one graduate student (Julia). Full lab of girl power, but we had a grand time! Here's a photo of all of us from a visit to the Flying Cow (wonderful frozen yogurt place):

In the summer of 2012, I hosted a STARS high school student, four undergraduate volunteers, and my brand new graduate student. Due to busy summer schedules, I don't have a photo of everyone together at the same time, but here is the undergrad crew hard at work and the best I could do at a group photo...

The summer of 2011 I hosted three paid undergraduate research positions, one BE@SLU REU student, and one STARS high school student. We had a grand time together, and produced very fruitful research. Below are some photos of our fun crew (which was my very my first summer lab crew - summer of 2011!):