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Postdoc @MCDB_Yale @YaleMicroPath | PhD @PrincetonMolBio | BS @umich | Microbiologist, cyclist, horror movie enthusiast

New Haven, CT
Joined October 2011
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“I have concepts of a plan” is my new go-to excuse for when I behind on writing
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Congratulations, @zgitai1 !! 🍾🥂
AAAS is thrilled to announce our 2023 #AAASFellows! “This year’s class embodies scientific excellence, fosters trust in science throughout the communities they serve, and leads the next generation of scientists,” said AAAS CEO @sudipsparikh. Read more: brnw.ch/21wIWyv
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Why is my 8% SDS suddenly crashing out? Is my lab too cold?
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Santa (aka my sweet grandma) brought me a microscope for Christmas! What are some cool things I should take a look at? Suggestions welcome!
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Super interesting backstory to some awesome work! Definitely take the “thyme” to read through!
Story time: when I started my postdoc with @WatersLabMSU in August last year, we aimed to use V. cholerae to understand how genetic interactions, including epistasis and pleiotropy, influences its pathogenesis and evolution. 1/18
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One of the worst parts about moving is knowing that your Tupperware drawer will never be that organized again
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Check out this great tweetorial on our recent paper out in eLife! This was such an exciting project, and I couldn't have asked for better collaborators!
I’m beyond delighted to share our first efforts in studying the skin microbiome. This work was championed by the amazing Ellie Acosta @BacteriaHunter, who deserves so much credit for her amazing persistence and insight. elifesciences.org/reviewed-p…
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There’s a new doctor in town! All the thanks to @zgitai1 for being an incredible advisor and to my lab for being an amazing group of scientists!
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Proof that my lab is the best, they all came sporting Darwin pics to cheer me on 🥹
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Thanks, @brattonlab!! And thanks for tuning in!
Congratulations @BacteriaHunter on the exciting science and great presentation! So glad we could join and watch remotely. Those FISH images really pop on a giant screen.
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Happy Valentine's Day to you and the trillions of microbes that live inside you! ❤️🔬
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Can my next paper be "The fungal biodiversity of hibiscus tea cultured in a ceramic drinking vessel at 21℃ with moderate sun exposure" @ContamClub
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...ok yeah that's fair
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Darwin’s wondering why we went somewhere where it’s 3°
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Just tricked my mom into watching Krampus with me 🎄
What holiday horror movies are y'all watching?
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Just Once, Dachshund Would Love To Dress Up As Something Other Than Hot Dog bit.ly/3sMsmSk
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Do you think BMW consulted an immunologist when they designed these rims?
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The path from “I enjoy pop punk music” to “I only listen to ska now” is shorter than I expected
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Good news I have the same haircut as Miss America
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