Emma Irbe

Emma
Irbe
Newsletter Team
2nd Year
Georgiev Lab

My research focuses on monoclonal antibody therapeutic discovery for treatment against viruses, autoimmune disorders and cardiovascular diseases. One of my favorite things to do in Nashville is attending concerts.

Lily Anne Van Ye

Lily Anne
Van Ye
GSC Representative
3rd Year
Zhu Lab

I am working on engineering an obligate anaerobe to survive oxygen in the inflamed gut. In my free time, I enjoy practicing yoga and trying out different studios around Nashville.

Ashley Zolfaghari

Ashley
Zolfaghari
Social Chair
2nd Year
Crowe Lab

I work on discovering antibody therapeutics against different viral targets. Outside of the lab, I love to spend time with friends, line dance, read, bake and attend concerts.

Aylar Atadurdyyeva

Aylar
Atadurdyyeva
MPT Retreat Committee
2nd Year
Zachos Lab

I am developing an organoid model to study host immune responses to biofilms. My Nashville tip is that the Nashville Humane Association hosts a monthly low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic and provides services
that are grad-student-budget-friendly.

Bruno B.C. Lança

Bruno
B.C.
Lança
Recruitment Officer
G1
Lacy Lab

I am working to develop new antigens for vaccination against C. diff. Outside of lab I like to cook, play
sports (Muay Thai is the newest one I've tried), and hiking.

Robert O. Watson, Ph.D.

Robert O. Watson, Ph.D.
O. Watson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Division of Infectious Diseases
robert.o.watson@vumc.org

Kristin Patrick, PhD

Kristin
Patrick, PhD
Director of Graduate Studies
Associate Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
Medical Center North, A-5210C
1161 21st Avenue South
kristin.patrick@vumc.org

Yujie (Christina) Ding

Yujie
(Christina)
Ding
Graduate Student
Molecular Pathology & Immunology Graduate Program
yujie.ding@vanderbilt.edu

Kirti Karunakaran

Kirti
Karunakaran
Newsletter Team
Molecular Pathology & Immunology Graduate Program
kirti.a.karunakaran@vanderbilt.edu

I am exploring how dysmetabolism impairs macrophages function during MRSA infection. My Nashville insider scoop is to join the Nashville Public Library. I like to listen to an audiobook when prepping tubes or plates.

Rachel Mangano

Rachel
Mangano
Graduate Student
Molecular Pathology & Immunology Graduate Program
rachel.s.mangano@vanderbilt.edu