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We have Postdoc, Grad Student and Staff positions available.
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Postdocs
Postdoc
Solomon Jauro, PhD, DVM, MSc
Solomon earned his DVM and MSc from the University of Maiduguri, where he characterized MRSA isolates from animals and their spillover to humans. He received his Ph.D. at the University of Pretoria, where he studied the protective effects of recombinant anthrax vaccines in cattle. At Pitt, Solomon now works with Dr. Flynn and Dr. Scanga to study the IV BCG vaccine in SIV/TB co-infection model in non-human primates. His favorite activity is watching soccer, and he supports FC Barcelona.
Graduate Students
PhD Candidate
Daniel Lane, MS
Mattila Lab
Daniel graduated with a BS in Microbiology and Molecular Biology, as well as an MS in Molecular and Cell Biology from Quinnipiac University. Daniel's research interests include host-bacterial pathogen interactions, outbreak control, and immunometabolism. Hobbies outside of work include reading, video games, and cats.
PhD Candidate
Grace
Flynn Lab
​Grace studies the role of CD8+ lymphocytes in immune responses against Mtb.
Staff
Lab Manager
Amy Fraser
Amy received her BS in Biochemistry from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and now serves as the lab manager the Flynn lab.
Imaging Analyst & Data Visualization
H. Jacob (Jake) Borish, PhD
Jake is an imaging and data visualization specialist with a background in low redshift extragalactic astronomical observations. His graduate work focused on near-infrared spectroscopy of both individual supernovae as well as the collective properties of star formation and supermassive black hole accretion in the centers of gas-rich galaxy collisions. Upon receiving his Ph.D., Jake transitioned to a role supporting applications of tomographic imaging in Dr. JoAnne Flynn’s lab at the University of Pittsburgh. Since transitioning to work on tomographic imaging, Jake has participated in projects focused on understanding the spatial and temporal aspects of the macroscopic disease pathology in tuberculosis infection. He has also facilitated the commissioning of a new PET/CT system for radiologic imaging of NHPs. When not working on science, Jake enjoys playing guitars and petting cats.
Lab Technician
Julia Chehab
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Technician Manager
Mark Rodgers, MS
Mark earned a BS in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics from Penn State University in 2002. He earned a MS in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics from the University of Maryland in 2005. He has been a staff member since 2007 and currently is the Manager of the Research Technicians.
Imaging Analyst & Statistician
Pauline Maiello, MS
Pauline obtained her bachelor's degree in Mathematics at the University of South Florida. She later moved to Pittsburgh and received her master's degree in Statistics from the University of Pittsburgh. Pauline joined the lab in early 2013 as a PET CT analyst and has since widely expanded her role. As the lead analyst, she organizes, manages, and analyzes the majority of data produced by the various labs within the group. She also enjoys teaching responsible data management to anyone who will listen and is the self-proclaimed lab spreadsheet-police. As for hobbies, in any spare time she had before having a baby, Pauline enjoyed taking hikes, watching movies, and making jewelry.
Lab Technician
Rachel Donlan
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Lab Manager
Tara Rutledge
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Undergrads
Alumni
Postdocs
Andrew Simonson, Research Assistant Professor at University of Pittsburgh
Erica Larson, Clinical Scientist at Krystal Biotech
Alex Smith, Postdoc at UCL/Oxford
Caylin Winchell, Assistant Professor of Biology at Chatham University​
Joe Zeppa, Research Associate at University of Toronto
Biniam Tebeje, Postdoc at University of Michigan
Hannah P Gideon Devanesan
Josh Mattila, Assistant Professor at University of Pittsburgh
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Graduate Students
Jessica Medrano, MD/PhD Student at University of Pittsburgh
Jiaxiang (Stella) Li, MD/PhD Student at Tsinghua University
Nicole Grant, Associate Scientist at BlueSphere Bio
Yonne Tenorio de Menezes, Postdoc at University of Pittsburgh​
Priyanka Talukdar, Scientist at Arcus Biosciences​
Anthony Cadena, Senior Scientist at Tizona Therapeutics, Inc.
Eileen Wong
Sharie Keanne Ganchua, Scientist at Arbutus Biopharma Corporation
Robert DiFazio, Co-Founder & CEO at Parallel Bio
Collin Diedrich, Executive Director at Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania
Vanja Lazarevic, Senior Investigator at NIH NCI
P. Ling Lin, Associate Professor at University of Pittsburgh
Chuck Scanga, Research Associate Professor at University of Pittsburgh
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Staff
Carolyn Bigbee
Jacob Klein
Luke Hood, Graduate Student at The University of Texas Medical Branch
Samantha Reed, Graduate Student at Clemson University
Janelle Gleim
Sydney Riegel
Cassaundra Ameel, Hazard Assessment Coordinator at University of Pittsburgh
Janelle Stack, Microbiologist at Allegheny County Health Department
Harris Chishti, MD Student at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ryan Kelly, MD Student at University of Pittsburgh
Abby Gubernat
Ben Krouse, MD student at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Erin Jarrett, Research Professional 3 at University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Jennie Vorhauer, Research Associate at BlueSphere Bio
Beth Junecko, Study Coordinator at University of Pittsburgh