Principal Investigator

Welcome to our website! After earning my Master’s, PhD, and MBA, I conducted research at Georgetown University, the intramural NIAID/NIH, and the La Jolla Institute for Immunology. My vision for our lab is to foster a dynamic, energetic, and diverse environment where rigorous science thrives alongside a strong sense of community. While we are dedicated to producing high-quality data, I also believe in the importance of enjoying life beyond the lab. I’m passionate about outdoor adventures, and my favorite foods are popcorn, dark chocolate and guava!

Postdoctoral Researcher

Hi there! I completed my degrees at Fiocruz and the Federal University of Minas Gerais, with a period at the NIAID/NIH. Besides doing science, I spend a lot of time reading, writing, and doing some watercolor painting. I love being outdoors, and I have a soft spot for dogs. My main motto is social justice for all!

PhD student, Immunology

Hello! I recently completed my BS-MS research degree at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, along with a brief period at Harvard Medical School, Boston (remote), and Nuffield Department of Medicine, Oxford University, during my master’s. When I’m not on my computer or the bench in the lab, I enjoy playing and watching cricket and catching up with friends. I also love to sing and play guitar!

Associate Researcher (soon-to-be PhD student at NYU!)

Hello everyone! I am originally from Fort Worth, Texas, and I graduated with a B.S. in Biology from the University of Georgia. While I have a few favorite foods, my favorite snack is definitely popcorn (specifically, movie theatre popcorn).

Associate Researcher (soon to be PhD student at Yale!)

Hello! I am originally from Phoenix, Arizona and recently graduated from Washington University in Saint Louis with a B.S. in Biology and Psychology. My favorite food changes once a week but my current favorite is strawberries.

Intern (Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics)

Hello, my name is Miguel Gonzalez, both my parents are from the Dominican Republic but I was born and raised here in New York. I'm currently a student at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics. I enjoy playing games and reading. I'm also on my schools robotics team. My favorite food is lasagna.

Mascot

Drakarys’ favorite pastime is lounging on the living room sofa, and her favorite treat is banana.

She also prefers democracy than totalitarism.