I’m a microbiologist interested in the biology of non-growth and microbial survival in low-resource habitats. When not thinking about environmental microbes, I’m exploring nature with my family, listening to heavy metal, lifting heavy things, trying to set 2K row erg PRs, watching Formula 1 races, or working on cars.

I am a geomicrobiologist, and mycophile fascinated by life in the underground, including fungal & prokaryote microbial ecology & electromicrobiology in the deep subsurface. I am especially partial to anaerobic microbes. I love field work & my recent research has taken me from the Kiruna iron ore mine in Lapland, to the Stockholm subway system, to the deep sea seamounts of the Arctic Ocean. In my spare time I like to hang out with horses, make Kombucha and play the descant recorder.

I’m an undergraduate majoring in Biochemistry and an Honors college student at the University of Arizona. I'm excited to learn and research more about how microbes can impact the ecosystems around us. When I’m not studying I can be found swimming in the pool, hanging out with friends, or embroidering.

I'm an undergraduate majoring in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science with minors in Italian and Emergency Medical Services. I am excited to be a part of the Carini Lab and explore the world of microbial ecosystems. When I'm not studying or working, you can likely find me listening to music and trying to optimize techniques and strategies in video games. On a bold day, I also enjoy the ups and downs of rock climbing.

I’m an astrobiologist and first-year graduate student in the Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) department. I love studying microbes in habitats on Earth that can act as analogues for habitats on other planets (and even moons)! Right now my focus is on RNA decay in desiccation-tolerant microbes. When I’m not working, I enjoy playing D&D with friends, spending time with my partner and our pets, watching horror movies, running/hiking, reading (especially science fiction or fantasy), and playing video games.

I'm a Biology major with an emphasis in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Biochemistry. I love Microbiology and am very excited to be part of the Carini Lab. I am grateful for the opportunity to study microbes, and how those tiny creatures influence our world. When not studying, I usually enjoy playing video games, watching Korean/ Chinese TV dramas, cooking Vietnamese dishes, going to the movies, or just simply catch up on my sleep!

I am a microbiologist interested in microbial ecology and evolution. I enjoy exploring bacterial community assemblages of different environments and my research has led me to investigate various marine and terrestrial, host-associated systems. In the Carini Lab, I am currently working on 16S rRNA community sequencing studies in partnership with the California Institute for Biodiversity (CIB). Outside of research, I get jazzed over educational outreach and programs that promote equitable science learning to diverse or underrepresented groups. In my free time, I run off to the mountains to camp and collect/photograph insects, play sand volleyball with friends, and propagate plants in my backyard.