LAB MEMBERS
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Dr. Aria Eshraghi Ph.D.
Aria received his bachelors degree from University of California, Berkeley while performing his honors research project in the laboratory of Bruce Ames. He earned his doctorate with Kenneth Bradley at University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied the binding and intracellular trafficking of bacterial toxins. After completing his dissertation, Aria was a post-doctoral fellow in Joseph Mougous' laboratory at University of Washington, where he identified the effectors of a unique secretion system that is required for pathogenicity of highly virulent Francisella. Aria established his independent research program at University of Florida in 2019.
DOCTORAL GRADUATE STUDENT
Nimra Khalid D.V.M.
Nimra joined the Department of Infectious Diseases & Immunology as a doctoral student in Fall of 2022. Nimra received her DVM degree from University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pakistan and served as a veterinary officer to study the incidence, geographic distribution, and control of infectious diseases in the field. Her research employs molecular and chemical genetic methods to elucidate the interaction of Francisella and various host species.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST
Nicole Adams
Nicole received her bachelors in health science from the University of Florida. She has strong interests in understanding mechanisms of pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions. Her research is centered around the roles of bacterial effector proteins in pathogenesis, with a goal of furthering our understanding of how bacteria manipulate host cells to cause disease. Nicole will apply the techniques and skills she has developed to further her career in research.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST
Anna Lundgren
Anna is an experienced biological scientist with institutional knowledge of the inner workings of the Department of Infectious Diseases & Immunology. With expertise in all aspects of molecular biology techniques, she has a background of working with intractable models of intracellular bacterial pathogens.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
Chloe Van Horn
Chloe is an undergraduate student at the University of Florida double majoring in Microbiology and Cell Science as well as Statistics. Her goal is to help further the understanding of pathogenic pathways and virulence factors so that advancements can be made in disease treatment. The laboratory techniques and protocols she is learning during her time in the Eshraghi Lab will prepare her for future doctoral research.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
Isabelle Llabona
Isabelle is an undergraduate health sciences major at the University of Florida. Minoring in public health, she has a passion for every aspect of medicine, including the scientific basis of infection and humanitarian efforts to rid the world of life-altering diseases. Isabelle is gaining skills in infectious diseases research to apply to her future career as a healthcare provider.
LABORATORY ALUMNI
Abdiel Rodriguez - Undergraduate researcher
Rocio Zaldivar - Undergraduate researcher
Austin Sheppe - Post-doctoral scholar
Samantha Wong - Undergraduate researcher
Nichapa Dancharnjitt - Undergraduate laboratory helper
Danielle Hulvey - Biological scientist
Lynn Hutcheson-Da Silva - Undergraduate laboratory helper
Iman Kashif - Post baccalaureate researcher
Ashley Clarke - Undergraduate researcher
Alexis Irvin - Undergraduate researcher
Nicholas Tanyag - Undergraduate laboratory helper
Max Anders - High school summer student
THE ESHRAGHI LAB IS HIRING!
The Eshraghi Lab is currently hiring for these positions:
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1. Postdoctoral Scholar
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2. Graduate Student
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3. Undergraduate Researcher
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