Current Trainees
Mina Henes
Program: Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Emory Medical Scientist Training Program
Faculty Advisor: Graeme Conn, PhD
Mina's work aims to blend computational (e.g. advanced molecular dynamics simulations) with experimental biochemistry, microbiology, and structural biology to deepen our understanding of molecular mechanisms underpinning bacterial resistance to antibiotic treatments.
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Jeffrey Morgan
Program: Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis
Faculty Advisor: Rama Amara, PhD
Jeffrey’s thesis project is testing combination treatments to identify novel therapeutic strategies that can overcome the limitations of current anti-viral therapy (ART) for people living with HIV.
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Jacob Sherman
Program: Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Faculty Advisor: Christopher LaRock, PhD
Jacob’s project focuses on the host and microbial determinants of Streptococcus pyogenes adhesion to keratinocytes as they trigger cell death (pyroptosis) in response to infection.
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Tiara Tillis
Program: Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology
Faculty Advisor: Christine M. Dunham, PhD
Tiara’s research aims to understand the relationship between molecular regulation/ mechanisms and antibiotic resistance in clinically relevant bacteria.
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Sushma Timalsina
Program: Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Faculty Advisor: David S. Weiss, PhD
Sushma is interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms of antibacterial resistance.
