THE BRITO LAB

Diana's work revolves around studying the mobility of antibiotic resistance genes in the human microbiome. After working in the Brito Lab, she plans to continue her research on the microbiome through a PhD program. Outside of classes and research, she enjoys figure skating, reading, and playing with her cat.

Lille is interested in the diverse ways in which bacteria interact with human hosts to shape host physiology, as well as ways to leverage these interactions to improve human health. Outside the lab, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and playing tennis.

Kaeli is interested in the mechanisms that bacteria utilize to interact with the host. She is also curious about the role of the gut microbiome in autoimmune disorders. Outside of the lab, she enjoys training in martial arts, hiking, and playing board games with friends and family.

Luna is interested in deciphering the mechanisms underlying host-microbe interactions, as well as finding ways to optimize them through dietary approaches. Prior to the Brito Lab, she worked at a medical diagnostics company in Japan. Apart from her professional pursuits, Luna loves fermenting foods and scuba diving!

Daniel is interested in developing experimental methods to find the pathways and mechanisms through which host-microbe interactions happen in the gut. Through this work he hopes to advance our understanding of the gut microbiota's role in health and disease. In his free time Daniel enjoys getting outdoors whether it be hiking, rock climbing, or whatever the day may bring.

Ian is interested in deciphering the biological meaning in -omics data with machine learning and deep learning algorithms, especially in microbiome-host interactions and immunology. Outside of the lab, Ian loves swimming, dancing, reading, and brewing aromatic coffee.

Sarah works to identify proteins in the gut microbiota that interact with the host to shape host health. Outside of the lab, she's an avid swimmer/runner/biker, a general outdoor enthusiast, and loves budget-traveling to new cities. Sarah received the 2019 T32 Immunoengineering Training Fellowship!

Adarsh is trying to leverage innovations in synthetic biology and genetic engineering to better understand host-microbe relationships. In his free time, he enjoys working out, watching documentaries on international politics, listening to semi-classical Indian music, and cuddling with his cat. Also, he aims to visit a list of cities on his bucket list before he turns 30.

James is interested in the protein-protein interactions between host and microbiome. He is also curious about the affects the microbiome has upon neurological health and development. Outside of the lab, he enjoys brewing interesting beers and sweet meads. He can also be found reading, painting and hiking.

Sola is interested in the interaction between microbial and human proteins in the gut, and its effects on human health. She is also curious about how commensal bacteria influence host macrophages. Outside of the lab, she enjoys playing volleyball, traveling, and doing outdoor activities.

Azalea has a passion for host-microbe interactions and their impact on human health. Before coming to Cornell, she worked at the Chinese Academy of Science Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology and Genenergy, a sequencing company in China, where she developed her skills in microbiology and molecular biology. Outside of work, Azalea enjoys playing the piano and exercising in the gym.

Ellen is interested in characterizing the material and ionic properties of soft biological materials. Her work focuses on gut mucus and biofilms under the combined supervision of Professors Brito and Silberstein. Outside of the lab she loves being active outdoors, learning languages or enjoying a coffee with a good book.