Members

Degree: B.A. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and French & Francophone Studies

During her undergraduate studies, Katie explored the role of the sporulation enzyme SwsB in Bacillus subtilis spore peptidoglycan biosynthesis. She is interested in evolving enzymes to perform new-to-nature chemistry to accelerate the synthesis of important molecules. Outside of lab, Katie enjoys spending time in nature, cooking, running, and reading.

Degree: B.S. in Chemistry and Mathematics

Andrew graduated from the University of Richmond, where he developed novel cleavable linkers for peptide discovery platforms. He is interested in harnessing enzymatic catalysis to enable more efficient, selective, and scalable routes to valuable molecules. Outside of lab, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family and dog, watching sports and movies, reading, and hiking.

Degree: B.S. in Chemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Statistics

Meg completed her bachelor’s at Baylor University, triple majoring in Chemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology and Statistics. She also holds an MS in Biophysics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With this interdisciplinary background, she is interested in using machine learning to bridge reaction and enzyme space to enable novel chemistry. When she’s not glued to the LC-MS or debugging code, Meg volunteers with the nonprofit A Moment of Magic, where she contributes web design and spends time with medically vulnerable children while portraying beloved Disney characters.

Degree: B.S. in Chemistry

Alex graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry from the College of William & Mary, where she used mass spectrometry-based proteomics to study differential protein expression in bacteriophages. She is interested in leveraging enzymes to catalyze selective reactions to valuable molecules. Outside of lab, Alex enjoys reading, hiking, and riding horses.

Degree: B.S. in Chemistry

Evan is interested in exploring areas of unique chemical reactivity and transforming those discoveries into useful synthetic methodologies. His laboratory work focuses on developing new reactions that can improve the efficacy of modern organic synthesis. While not in the lab, Evan enjoys working out, reading, and cultivating exotic plants.

Degree: B.S. in Chemistry & Biology (ex. 2029)

Soha is an undergraduate student at Duke University interested in the use of enzymes to expand the scope of chemical synthesis. She is particularly curious about how catalytic systems can be redesigned to access transformations that are difficult using traditional methods. Outside of the lab, Soha enjoys engaging in music, going to the gym and treks, and reading.