Jing Li

Jing
Li
Graduate Student
Molecular Pathology & Immunology Graduate Program

I graduated from University of California, San Diego with a degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology in 2018. As an undergraduate researcher I worked in Dr. Jeffrey Esko's lab on a CRISPR screen aiming to uncover novel regulatory factors involved in heparan sulfate biosynthesis. After that I joined IGP, pursuing my growing interest in immunology.

https://www.researchgate.net/lab/Jeremy-Goettel-Lab
(615)322-6737
Goettel Lab

Goettel's Lab studies the role of IL-23 in mucosal immune regulation. My project focuses on the function of IL-23 in ILC3s.

Publications on PubMed.gov

jing.li.1@vanderbilt.edu

Grace Morales

Grace
Morales
Graduate Student
Microbe-Host Interactions Graduate Program

I am originally from Northern Virginia, but earned by BS in Biotechnology and Molecular Bioscience from Rochester Institute of Technology in NY in 2018.  I worked under Dr. Andre Hudson while in school.  I immediately joined Vanderbilt University in 2018 through the IGP, and joined MHI.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-morales/
Lab Website
https://my.vanderbilt.edu/hadjifrangiskoulab/

In the Schmitz and Hadjifrangiskou labs, I work on defining a molecular signature for uropathogenic E. coli.   I utilize bioinformatics and bacterial genetics techniques. 

 

Publications on PubMed.gov

grace.h.morales@vanderbilt.edu

Sirena C. Tran

Sirena
C
Tran
Graduate Student
Microbe-Host Interactions Graduate Program

Before coming to Vanderbilt, I got my B.A. in Biochemistry at the University of San Diego. I worked in Dr. Ellis Bell's lab for 3 years during undergrad focusing on the effects of nucleotides on the conformational flexibility and stability of glutamate dehydrogenase. I joined the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program right after undergrad in 2018. Outside of lab, I like to go hiking and to explore Nashville.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirenactran/
Timothy Cover Lab
Lab Website
https://my.vanderbilt.edu/coverlab/

Our lab focus is on Helicobacter pylori. The two questions that I'm currently trying to ask are: (1) Does H. pylori obtain nutrients from the host cell? If so, how and what types of nutrients? (2) Does H. pylori directly interact with the host cell using the Cag Type IV secretion system? If so, how and which components of the system?

sirena.c.tran@vanderbilt.edu
TranSire

Sydni Caet Smith

Sydni
Caet
Smith
Graduate Student
Microbe-Host Interactions Graduate Program
sydni.caet.smith@vanderbilt.edu
SmithSyd

Jennifer Shuman, B.S.

Jennifer
A
Shuman, B.S.
Graduate Student
Microbe-Host Interaction Graduate Program

I received my B.S. in Genetics and in Microbiology from Clemson University in May 2018, where I worked with Dr. Ingram-Smith on Entamoeba histolytica metabolism. I entered the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program at Vanderbilt in the fall of 2018. I am now in Dr. Cover's lab, in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology. Outside of the lab, I enjoy hiking, baking, and reading for fun.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-shuman-647895123/
(615)322-2035
Cover Lab
AA-2200 MCN
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville
Tennessee
37232
Lab Website
https://my.vanderbilt.edu/coverlab/

The Cover lab studies Helicobacter pylori, which infects about half of humans worldwide and is a Class I Carcinogen according to the World Health Organization. My project focuses on a bacterial virulence factor, the Cag Type IV Secretion System, that is associated with more severe disease outcomes. I hope to better characterize the host response to the Cag Type IV secretion system, and the contribution of this system to carcinogenesis.

 

Publications on PubMed.gov

jennifer.h.battle@vanderbilt.edu
ShumanJen

Victoria Stephens

Victoria
Stephens
Graduate Student
Molecular Pathology & Immunology Graduate Program

I am a graduate student in the laboratory of Dr. Kevin Osteen. In 2017, I graduated from Albany State University (Albany, Georgia) with a B.S. in Forensic Science and a minor in Chemistry. Following graduation, I participated in a one-year post-baccalaureate program at the University of Iowa (PREP@Iowa). I am now part of the Molecular Pathology and Immunology Department as well as the Women’s Reproductive Health Research Center at Vanderbilt University.

6158757924
Osteen Lab
OBGYN/MCN B-1100
1161 21st Avenue South
Nashville
Tennessee
37232
Lab Website
https://www.vumc.org/obgyn/womens-reproductive-health-research-center

My proposed thesis research involves examining the disease processes of endometriosis and related adverse pregnancy outcomes. We are particularly interested in how toxicant exposures contribute to disease and dysfunction. My approach will focus on the development of therapeutic interventions that hold promise for improving reproductive success.

victoria.r.stephens@vanderbilt.edu
StephensVic

Hamilton D. Green

Hamilton
D.
Green
Graduate Student
Microbe-Host Interactions Graduate Program

I am from Memphis, Tennessee and earned my B.S. in Biology from Dillard University in New Orleans, LA. After graduating in 2018, I entered Vanderbilt University IGP program.

Awards and Honors:

OBGAPs Social Media Chair

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamilton-green-111570125
Schmitz/Hadjifrangiskou Lab
Lab Website
https://my.vanderbilt.edu/hadjifrangiskoulab/

In the Schmitz and Hadjifrangiskou lab , I am currently characterizing Urinary E. coli isolate phenotypic profiles.

hamilton.d.green@vanderbilt.edu
GreenHam

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