We are excited to introduce the two newest additions to our Ploss lab family – Leslie, who will be studying hepatitis B virus, and Celeste, who will be studying flaviviruses!

Leslie Chan

Hometown
New York City, New York

Previous lab experience

• SHP/Rgg signaling system in Streptococcal bacteria (Mohammad Seyedsayamdost laboratory, Princeton University, Summer 2017)
• Gastric cancer genetics (Tianhua Zhou laboratory, Zhejiang University, Summer 2018)
• RNA-binding activity of the NDRG and p53 tumor suppressors (Alfredo Castello laboratory, University of Oxford, Fall 2018)

Favorite science class
Biochemistry with Professor Hughson. “The class was very well-taught by a professor who cares a lot about teaching, and it has laid a strong foundation for me to further develop my interests in Molecular Biology!”

Celeste Claudio

Hometown
Alexandria, Virginia

Previous lab experience
This is Celeste’s first basic science lab – we are excited to introduce you the wonderful world of molecular biology research, Celeste!

Favorite science class 
MOL459: Viruses with Professor Enquist. “His class made an intimidating subject much more approachable, while emphasizing the importance of viruses to our understanding of science and medicine. I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to join a virology lab for my independent work, which led me to the Ploss lab!”

Leslie and Celeste, we look forward to working with you over the next few years!