Team

Kate: I studied Immunology at UAB as an honors student and also received a Masters in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences, while affiliated with the Marquez Lago lab. I remain a researcher in the Marquez-Lago lab and plan to attend medical school. Human immune system and microbiome interactions and the potential capacity they have to improve healthcare excite me. I enjoy exploring nature, trying new foods with friends, and running! 

Bailey: I studied genetic and genomic sciences at UAB through the Honors Program and also received the Spanish for Specific Purposes Certificate, while affiliated with the Marquez-Lago lab. I remain a researcher in the Marquez-Lago lab and will next attend the medical sciences graduate program at USF. In my free time, I love to spend time with friends, listen to audio books or podcast, drink coffee, and tray new açaí bowl places. 

Erin: I am studying immunology in the Science and Technology Honors program. I am also pursuing an accelerated masters degree in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences. In my free time I enjoy being outside, spending quality time with friends, and playing guitar. 

Rianna: I am an undergraduate student majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Spanish, while also in the Accelerated Bachelor/Master program getting a Master's in Biology. I have an interest in learning and researching more about women's health, specifically for women of color. In my free time, I love watching movies, trying to perfect my chai latte recipe, and spending time with my loved ones!

Kira: I am an undergraduate student majoring in Genetic and Genomic sciences. I am interested in researching the correlation between genetic factors, the microbiome, and Parkinson's Disease. In my free time, I love listening to music, hanging out with my friends, and going to new restaurants.

Briana: I am an undergraduate student majoring in Bioinformatics. I have an interest in learning more about women's and children's health, as well as how to improve it. I hope to become a doctor and take what I've learned from research into my career. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, reading, cooking, and playing with my dog, Cinna.

Adrienne: I am an undergraduate in the Science and Technology Honors Program, studying Biomedical Sciences and minoring in Public Health. I’m interested in studying maternal and women’s health, and I hope to go into those fields after I graduate. In my free time, I love to listen to music, read, window shop, and hang out with my roommates—especially Elinor. She gives me cheese. 

Elinor: I am a student in the SciTech Honors program majoring in Genetics and Genomic Sciences. I am interested in studying the microbiome as well as the translational applications of arthropod research. In my free time I like reading, watching Ghibli films, speaking in random accents, and I love spending time with roommates - especially Adrienne.

Mary Ann: I studied Genetics and Genomic sciences at UAB, and also received a Master's in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in genetics, while affiliated with the Marquez-Lago lab. I remain a researcher in the Marquez-Lago lab. In my free time, I enjoy video games, playing guitar, and spending time with my friends.

Grace: I am a student in the Science and Technology Honors Program majoring in Biomedical Sciences. I am fascinated by how bacteria acquire antibiotic resistance and the strategies and mechanisms used to reverse resistance. In my free time, I love listening to music, drawing, playing video games, and hanging out with friends.

Caylee: I am studying bioinformatics in the Science and Technology Honors Program. I have an interest in bioinformatics and its practical applications in research and healthcare. Outside of academics, I love drawing, rock climbing, listening to music, and video games.

Suhas: I am a student in the SciTech Honors program interested in exploring the gut-brain axis, specifically the relation between the microbiome and Parkinson’s Disease. Outside of research, I am passionate about disability health advocacy. I also enjoy theater, watching movies, playing basketball, and Krispy Kreme

Jordan: I am a student in the Joint Health Sciences Department pursuing a masters in Multidisciplinary Biological Sciences with a concentration in immunology. I'm interested in studying human microbiomes and how they relate to the overall health of individuals. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with friends and reading books. 

Jiung-Wen: I am a Ph.D. student in the Department of Biology at UAB. I am interested in the application of bioinformatics tools and machine learning techniques to address problems related to the microbiome. I am a tea enthusiast, hiker, and dog person.

Greg: I am a Researcher IV and have a PhD in biotechnology, bringing experience from the diagnostics industry. I will be assisting with various lab projects including bacterial multi-drug resistance, CMV transmission, and ribozymes. In my spare time I enjoy camping, cooking, making coffee, reading, and gaming.

Tatiana: I am an Associate Professor in the Departments of Genetics, Microbiology, DIB, and Biology at UAB. My work revolves around building predictive models in translational science, particularly in the context of microbiome-metabolome-host interactions and antibiotic resistance. Outside the lab, I like to spend time with family and friends, travel, hike, DIY, read, watch movies ... and brew good tea or coffee  :)

George Green (PhD student in the Marquez-Lago lab 2021-2023). After getting his PhD in the Biology program (focus on bioinformatics), George started a very exciting postdoc mixing neuroscience and microbiome at UAB/CDIB in 2024.

Abby Nash (member of the Marquez-Lago lab 2021-2023). Abby graduated from UAB in spring of 2023 with her bachelor's degree in in Genetics and Genomic Science and her master's degree in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences. Abby currently attends Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University.

Vicki (Researcher/study coordinator in the Marquez-Lago lab 2021-2022). Afterwards Joined Stanford University as clinical coordinator.