Principal Investigator

Erin is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She received her B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh, and her Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology from Tufts University, where she trained in the laboratory of Dr. Joan Mecsas. Erin did her postdoctoral work in the laboratory of Dr. Eric Skaar at Vanderbilt University where she studied mechanisms of stress resistance and virulence in Acinetobacter baumannii.

Graduate Student, Committee on Microbiology

Zoe grew up in Boulder, Colorado and received her B.S. in Biology from the University of Portland. During undergrad, she worked in the Kenton lab studying the TonB2 energy transduction system in Vibrio vulnificus. After graduating, she worked as a research intern at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory working on the bioconversion of lignin-derived compounds into value-added chemicals. Here in the Green lab, Zoe studies protein homeostasis in Acinetobacter baumannii. Outside of the lab, she enjoys exploring Chicago, baking sourdough bread, and playing intramural sports with her fellow grad students.

Research Technician

Cicily is originally from Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She received her B.A. in Biology from the University of Chicago, where she originally joined the Green Lab as an undergraduate. After graduating, Cicily transitioned into a research technician position. When not in the lab, she enjoys running along Lake Michigan, trivia nights, and trying out new restaurants in the area.

Postdoctoral Fellow

Ruchi is originally from India, where she completed her B.S. She then moved to the U.S., where she received an M.S. at Western Illinois University. After receiving her masters degree, Ruchi worked in industry for a short period, then completed her PhD training at Western Michigan University, studying c-di-GMP regulated pathogenesis in Shigella flexneri. In the Green lab, Ruchi studies mechanisms of desiccation tolerance in Acinetobacter baumannii.

Undergraduate Researcher

Kate grew up in Los Angeles, California. She's currently pursuing her B.S. in Biological Chemistry and her B.A. in Anthropology at UChicago. Currently, she works with Zoe studying protein homeostasis and assists with various other projects in the lab. Outside of the lab, she loves volunteering on digs, ice skating, baking, and playing Dungeons and Dragons.