Lab Members

Colleen M. Lau, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
B.A. University of California, Berkeley
Ph.D. Columbia University
Dog mom, human mom, and avid enthusiast of french fries in burritos

Crystal Silliman
Lab Technican
B.S. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Runner, nature enthusiast, and lover of all things dogs and mushrooms

Susi
Lab mascot
16 year old Shih-Tzu-ish rescue who loves to nap in between naps

Tanu Garg
Senior Research Assistant
Ph.D. Molecular Microbiology & Immunology
Central Drug Research Institute, India
Research enthusiast in microbiology and immunology. I love to watch movies and hiking in my free time.
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Emilia Ceniceros
Undergraduate researcher
Animal Science, Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
I'm a sophomore on the Pre-Vet or Pre-PhD track. I love exploring new places with friends, listening to music, and watching anime in my free time!
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Dianne Gomez
Graduate student
Ph.D. candidate, BBS Program
B.S. University of California, Los Angeles
Aspiring NK cell scientist, immunology and disease research enthusiast, hike lover, and novice cook/baker

Ethan Tong
Undergraduate researcher
Biological Sciences, Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences
Aspiring anesthesiologist and (totally professional) tennis player. Current bucket list: get scottish fold, meet Jalen Brunson, photograph the Andes, graduate.