Shane Carey, BS

Shane
Carey
MPT Retreat Committee
Molecular Pathology & Immunology Graduate Program

I'm from Walterboro, South Carolina and obtained my BS in Biology at the University of South Carolina - Beaufort (USCB) in 2022. It was at USCB that I worked under Dr. Edward D'Antonio in his early-stage drug discovery lab for neglected tropical diseases such as Chagas' disease and African sleeping sickness for ~3 years. Right after that I joined the IGP program at Vanderbilt and eventually MPI, working in Dr. Keith Wilson's lab.

Keith Wilson Lab

Currently, I am focused on studying the mechanisms involved in colorectal cancer and IBD and using that information to potentially develop novel therapies to treat these diseases.  

Publications on PubMed.gov

shane.m.carey@vanderbilt.edu

I study inflammatory bowel disease and the underlining mechanisms that play a role in disease severity. Outside of lab, I enjoy going to the gym. It's a great way to not only stay in good health, but also helps you clear your mind and destress.

Mary Oliver

Mary
Oliver
Graduate Student
Molecular Pathology & Immunology Graduate Program
Bohannon Lab
mary.l.oliver@vanderbilt.edu

Joseph Choi

Joseph
Choi
Social Chair
Molecular Pathology & Immunology Graduate Program
Markle Lab
joseph.m.choi.1@vanderbilt.edu

I'm studying human B-cell differentiation and antibody production through the discovery of a novel genetic disease. My hobbies include cooking and hiking.

Etinosa Iyayi

Etinosa
Iyayi
Graduate Student
Microbe-Host Interactions Graduate Program

I'm originally from Nigeria, I earned my B.S and MS in Biology from Tuskegee University in 2020 and 2022 respectively. I immediately joined Vanderbilt through the IGP program in 2022 and the MHI graduate program in 2023.  

Medical Center North
1161 21st Ave. S.
Room / Suite
A-4301 - Karijolich Lab
Nashville
Tennessee
37232

In the Karijolich lab, we are interested in defining the regulation of nucleic acid sensing during infection and oncogenesis. My research focuses on the regulation and function of OAS proteins in health and disease.

etinosa.e.iyayi@vanderbilt.edu

Sabina Leonard

Sabina
Leonard
MHI Journal Club Coordinator
Microbe-Host Interactions Graduate Program
Georgiev Lab
sabina.e.leonard@vanderbilt.edu

Katerina Jones

Katerina
Jones
PMI Seminar Coordinator, Social Chair
Microbe-Host Interactions Graduate Program

I grew up in Southern Indiana and graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2022 with a B.S. in Microbiology and a minor in epidemiology. 

Byndloss Lab

In the Byndloss lab, I study microbiome-mediated regulation of S. Typhimurium intestinal invasion. I use a combination of in vitro methods and mouse models to answer questions about Salmonella pathogenesis and gut health.

Publications on PubMed.gov

katerina.jones@vanderbilt.edu

I study how the metabolic capacity of Salmonella typhimurium dsitinguishes it from other Enterobacteriaceae members and serves as a strategy to regulate its life cycle. My favorite hobby is going on long walks or swims at Percy Priest Lake with my dog.

Jia Mei

Jia
Mei
MHI Vice President
Microbe-Host Interactions Graduate Program
Cassat Lab
jia.a.mei@vanderbilt.edu

I study mechanisms that allow S. aureus to survive during antibiotic treatment. Outside of lab, I enjoy playing board games and trying out great food around Nashville.

Logan Treat

Logan
Treat
PMI Seminar Coordinator
Microbe-Host Interactions Graduate Program
Cassat Lab
logan.p.treat@vanderbilt.edu

Val Jackson-Hundley

Val
Jackson-Hundley
GSC Representative
Microbe-Host Interactions Graduate Program
Bratton Lab
val.z.jackson-hundley@Vanderbilt.Edu

Jacquelyn Spathies

Jacquelyn
Spathies
PMI Seminar Coordinator
Microbe-Host Interactions Graduate Program
Spraggins / Skaar Labs
jacquelyn.spathies@vanderbilt.edu