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Our Team
Jordan Wesolowski, PhD
Research Associate
Jordan received his B.A. in Biology from the University of Delaware in 2008 and his PhD in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis in 2015 from Thomas Jefferson University. During his graduate work Jordan investigated the molecular mechanism by which E. coli inhibits SNARE-mediated membrane fusion in Mast cells, which are important mediators of the allergic reaction. As a post-doctoral fellow, Jordan focused on elucidating the molecular mechanisms by which Chlamydia effector proteins manipulate the actin and microtubule cytoskeleton during infection. His current work seeks to identify the molecular machinery controlling the homotypic fusion of inclusions during Chlamydia infection.
Tiago MonteiroBras
MD/PhD student
Tiago received his B.S in from in and is currently a MD/PhD student in collaboration with the university of Minho (Portugal). Using a CRISPR/Cas9 knockout approach, Tiago investigates the contribution of host SNARE proteins to the pathogenicity of Chlamydia trachomatis. In particular, Tiago seeks to identify host SNARE proteins that are hijacked by Chlamydia and their role in essential membrane fusion events, such as the acquisition of lipids and homotypic fusion, during Chlamydia infection.
Adam Haines
PhD Student
Adam received his B.S. in Biological Sciences from Rowan University in 2017. During his doctoral studies in the Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program, Adam investigates the Chlamydia-driven manipulation of the host cytoskeleton. Specifically, Adam focuses on identifying the mechanisms by which the chlamydial inclusion protein CT813 drives the reorganization of the cytoskeleton during infection. Adam aims to understand how the rearrangement of the cytoskeleton contributes to Chlamydia pathogenicity.
Past Team Members
Anna Lobley, MS., former Master’s student now works at Integral Molecular, PA
Kenneth (Kenny) Kirby, MS., former Master’s student now works at IMVAX, PA.
Michael Mc Cauley, MS., former technician is now Associate Scientist II at Jansen Pharmaceuticals, PA
Christian Xander, MS., former Master’s student is now a PhD student at the University of North Carolina, NC
Jean-Bernard (JB) Lubin, PhD., former Post-doctoral fellow is now a Post-doctoral fellow in PennCHOP Microbiome program, PA
Erik Ronzone, PhD., former PhD student is now Associate Medical Director at VUE Health Insights, MA
Jonathan (Tabb) Sullivan, PhD., former Post-doctoral fellow is now Senior Research Scientist at Integral Molecular, PA
Ben Scheinfeld, BA., former technician is now Research Specialist at the University of Pennsylvania, PA
Sandra Illunga, MS., former Master’s student is now Clinical Microbiologist at TJU, Philadelphia
Tyler Wolford, MS., former Master’s student is now Senior Specialist in the Laboratory Response Network at Association of Public Health Laboratories, MA
Vernon Caldwell, M.S.Ed., former technician is now Vice Chancellor, Hope College of Education at All Kids Can Learn International, Villages of Hope, NYC