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We are committed to training the next generation of botanical scientists. At the Atlanta Botanical Garden, we offer immersive research and training opportunities where students can learn the challenges in modern conservation and what we do as scientists to overcome them.
We are committed to training the next generation of botanical scientists. At the Atlanta Botanical Garden, we offer immersive research and training opportunities where students can learn the challenges in modern conservation and what we do as scientists to overcome them.
Current Lab Members:
Lauren A. Eserman-Campbell, PhD
Research Scientist, Genetics, PI
PhD, Plant Biology, UGA 2017
BS & MS, Biology, Southeastern Louisiana University
Leads research in Conservation Genetics and Evolutionary Biology at ABG
Amanda Carmichael, M.S.
Conservation Genetics Lab Manager
MS, University of Kansas, 2020
Manages daily operation of the lab, trains students
Maintains the Conservation DNA Biorepository
Nicholas Chang
Rare Plant RaMP Mentee
BS, Emory University, 2024
Studying the relationships among members of the Sarracenia rubra species complex
Dani Contreras
Conservation Laboratory Technician
BS, University of Georgia
Assists with all laboratory activities
Former Lab Members:
Max Meader
Rare Plant RaMP Mentee
BS, University of Central Florida
Identified mycorrhizal fungi associated with the threatened orchid, Platanthera integrilabia
Yanny Vazquez Jacinto
Conservation Laboratory Technician
BS, Clayton State University
Contributed to 6 projects, including the IMLS funded Museums for America project to add resiliency to ABG's Conservation Collections
Now a MS Student at Emory University
Chazz Jordan
BS, Georgia State University
Now a graduate student in Plant Biology at University of Georgia
Phylogenetics of Stanhopea orchids
Amber Rittgers
BS, University of North Georgia
Now a lab manager at Emory University
Conservation genetics of Conradina glabra
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