Sheyda Azimi, PhD.
Our long-term research goal is to develop frameworks to monitor and understand the changes in microbial interactions that shape the  microbiogeography of infection and, host immune responses during chronic infections. As a mentor I aim to advocate for my trainees and provide the support and training strategies for their success.
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Yanely Bibiano Baltazar
Yanely is a Research Technician/Lab Manager. She is interested in expanding her knowledge of molecular mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis, behaviors, and the novel therapeutic approaches. She is passionate about improving health outcomes for patients, both through clinical and research settings. In her free time, she likes to go on hikes, explore new coffee shops, and attend Atlanta United games.
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Ashley Alexander, PhD.
Ashley is a Post Doctoral Research Associate. Her research interests include evolution dynamics of polymicrobial infections, intrastrain population diversity. She received her PhD in Population Biology, Ecology and Evolution from Emory University under Dr. Joanna Goldberg and Dr. Tim Read advisement. Ashley loves traveling, horseback riding, and hiking.
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Joshua Lummus
Josh is a PhD student in Biology program at GSU. He has a MS in Integrative Biology from Kennesaw State University where he studied predatory interactions between the micropredator Myxococcus xanthus and its prey. He is interested in microbial community dynamics and evolution, polymicrobial and intraspecies interactions in situ. He enjoys playing guitar, woodworking, herping, and traveling with his wife and family.

Hannah Fraser
Hannah is a PhD student in Biology program. She completed her MS in our lab at GSU. She is interested in learning how microbes interact with each other as well as with their host, with a special interest in T6SS. Hannah enjoys reading, making different crafts, and running when she's not in the lab.
Romaisa Kanwal
Romaisa is an incoming freshman at the Honors College. She is fascinated by microbiology and is excited to work alongside mentors to accompany them with research. She enjoys puzzles, cycling, and volunteering for various causes in her free time. She is inspired by the work of world leaders such as Jacinda Ardern and Nelson Mandela and wants to leave a lasting positive impact.

Zicheng Duan
Zicheng is a third year Biology student (3+1/2+2 Collaborative international Program) at the Honors College. He is interested in the ecology of microbial populations and understanding the mechanisms of pathogenesis.
Uroosa Sharif
Uroosa is a freshman at the Honors College and working towards BS. in biomedical science and enterprise at the Honors College . She found a passion for research as she completed the biotechnology pathway at her high school. She likes to explore the microbial interactions and gain a deeper insight into the realm of microorganisms. In her free time, she enjoys reading books, hiking, and building things.

Junhao Yang
Junhao is very interested in mechanism of bacterial pathogenesis bacteria. He is a 2nd year bioengineering major in South West Jiao-Tong University in China (3+1/2+2 Collaborative international Program).