The Bess Lab

Discovering & Engineering Microbiome Chemistry 

WHO WE ARE

In the Bess Lab, we are an interdisciplinary, collaborative bunch who think neat science happens when we fuse diverse perspectives. We welcome chemists (organic, bio, and analytical) and biologists (micro and computational) who are eager to learn new skills and to share their expertise.

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If you're a motivated scientist who's interested in joining our team, send your CV and cover letter (summarizing your research interests and goals) to Professor Bess.

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THE TEAM
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Elizabeth N. Bess, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Principal Investigator

elizabeth.bess [at] uci.edu

More here.

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Barry Rich

Graduate Student

berich [at] uci.edu

Favorite Quote:
"It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end." - Ursula K. Le Guin

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Known for...

always having a pun ready and quick literature searches. 

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Lizett Ortiz de Ora Ortiz, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Researcher

cortizde [at] uci.edu

Favorite Quote:

"The difficult takes time, the impossible just takes a little longer.” - Anonymous

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Known for...

making killer guacamole and having wild pets.

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Kylie Uyeda

Graduate Student

ksuyeda [at] uci.edu

Favorite Quote:

""You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" -Wayne Gretsky" -Michael Scott"

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Known for...

collecting souvenir pins, keeping a tidy bullet journal, and being a crazy dog mom.

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Zane Long

Graduate Student

zglong [at] uci.edu

Favorite Quote:

"We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done." - Alan Turing

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Known for...

my cats and hobbies (archery and table-top games).

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Jayme Jackson

Graduate Student

jaymecj [at] uci.edu

Favorite Quote:

"Go into the world and do well but more importantly go into the world and do good." -Minor Myers, Jr.

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Known for...

my Starbucks passion and witty humor.

LAB ALUMNI
Master's Biotechnology Program
Michael Faryab (2020)
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Post-Bac
Paola Nol (2019) - Teaching Assistant at Northwestern University
Undergraduate
Orla Hannon (2019) - Pre-Medical student at University of California, Irvine

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