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.

Hector is interested in understanding the gut host-microbe interactions that underlie disease and engineering the gut microbiome to improve host health. In his free time, Hector will usually be playing video games, watching movies, and exploring new places. He also enjoys cooking and playing soccer.

Josh is interested in uncovering how commensal microbes affect cancer progression and the efficacy of cancer-fighting immunotherapeutics. In his free time, he enjoys riding bicycles and hiking through the hills of Ithaca and playing video games. Josh is also a recipient of a Sloan Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and is a 2021 CVG Scholar.

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.

Sharon is investigating outer membrane vesicles within the microbiome. She just received her Masters of Engineering in biomedical engineering from Cornell! She loves reading, classical music and chilling out and is trying to push herself to love working out.

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.